Furlough (home assignment) is an interesting time for missionaries. Every time we think about it, we realize more and more that our true home is a place we have never been—heaven. As we transition from this ‘home’ to the ‘old home’ where our families and friends live (or at least used to), we are faced with mixed emotions. For us adults, it’s not quite the same place we remember from previous years. People, culture, and even places have shifted over the past four years. Some

June 10th was the Queen’s birthday. Actually, it wasn’t—her birthday was April 21st. But in the Cayman Islands we have a national holiday on the second Monday of June to celebrate her birthday. We thought we ought to do something special for the Queen; so we had an indoor picnic at the Seaman’s Center. (It was too hot outside. Besides that, who likes getting bit by mosquitoes?) Close to fifty people came, and we had a wonderful time of eating and visiting. One thing that mad

The local congregation in Mandalay, Faith Bible Church, had been meeting in a shopping center. But circumstances changed, forcing the church to find another meeting place. After a couple of weeks of looking, God arranged the details so they could begin meeting at Marvel Hotel on April 28. Shiloh Bible College also has to rent property and has had to switch locations in the past. Pray that God would provide the funds to purchase property and build a permanent building that c

Finishing well has been a theme for our whole organization over the past couple of years, particularly for retiring members. As we come closer to our furlough time (July 29), it seems appropriate for us, too. Christy is seeking to cut back a little at the Clinic and see other people take over what she’s been doing in the afternoons. At the Primary Campus, she’s training another lady to take over her efforts at the Library. Larry is training the next Senior Manager for Lan

The World Mission Department is excited to be planning a first of its kind Missionary Retreat. This is an opportunity for current and former missionaries to reconnect, refresh, and renew during a three-day event this summer, August 6-8, at Harmony Hill Youth Camp. Save the date cards have been mailed, and invitations with more details will be available in the future. We ask that you join with us to pray for this event. Ask the Father to bless the fellowship and sharing at

We were thrilled to hear the news of souls being saved as a result of David and Zenia Woods’ ministry at the Red Bay church in Grand Cayman. Within two weeks in March, five people became followers of Jesus! The last two were a husband and wife who wanted their family to serve the Lord. The next Sunday morning, a special dedication was a part of the service, and it was followed by a baptism service at the sea. When God moves, the enemy fights. Thank you for your continued p