November 2025 – Ministry Update
“People say all the time, ‘I don’t have a good testimony’ because they think their story has to involve some dramatic story of change from ‘bad’ to ‘good’. But Jesus didn’t come to save people this way. Sin doesn’t make us bad; it makes us dead. Jesus came to save by bringing the dead to […]
June 2025 – Ministry Update
Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy, for good friends are like the anointing oil that yields the fragrant incense of God’s presence. Proverbs 27:9 Jiwan and Esther came to the States to visit their daughter Sophia for the summer and Jeff and I went down to Jacksonville, Florida last week […]
May 2025 – Ministry Update
When we face difficulties, we sometimes forget God’s past faithfulness. We see only the detours and the dangerous path. But look back and you will also see the joy of victory, the challenge of the climb, and the presence of your Traveling Companion who has promised never to leave, abandon, or give up on you. […]
February 2025 – Ministry Update
Jeff and I have been working on our calendar this past month, trying to find time to fit in all that we need to get done this year. It’s going to be a busy year, and we’re here for it! We have 4 teams traveling to Cuba this spring. The first team leaves this Wednesday, […]
December 2024 – Ministry Update
A year in review…2024 brought unexpected blessings and trials. The trials could be easily added, but the blessings grew and multiplied. Because of your faithfulness, it’s a joy to go back through the last 12 months and compile a list of how YOU blessed so many with your generosity and kindness. I couldn’t possibly list […]
October 2024 – Ministry Update
“The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you in the land.” Deuteronomy 28:8 Can you remember some of the events that happened 20 years ago? Here are some: Google was founded The first Apple iMac came out Europeans agreed […]
September 2024 – Ministry Update
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 It is hard to believe, but on October 4th, TREC will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. WOW how time flies. Also, next […]
August 2024 – Ministry Update
“What we believe about the future is one of the best predictions for how we act today.” – Tim Keller The summer is long and hot. I’m tired of the heat and can get aggravated easily. I make excuses so I don’t have to get out in it and work, exercise, or fellowship. I long […]
July 2024 – Ministry Update
“My dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Don’t let anything move you. Always give yourselves completely to the work of the Lord. Because you belong to the Lord, you know that your work is not worthless.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 This month Yunior, Albert, and Daimel (a new believer) went on a mission to the east […]
May 2024 – Ministry Update
Jeff and I went down to Cuba this past weekend to attend Albert’s daughter’s 15th birthday party (Quinceañera) and to take some supplies down. It was a sweet time with Yunior, Albert, and their families. While we were there we were able to spend some really good quality time with the guys and had some […]