An online web journal (weblog) of Mike & Vanessa Allbutt.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Good Progress!
Happy New Year! We trust you had a safe Christmas and New Years. We apologize for taking so long in updating you with our latest news, but as you probably understand, the end and start of the year is always a busy time!
Christmas 06
We had a lovely time in Brisbane in November for Roz's wedding. We were able to see many family members that we had not seen in a long time. We also enjoyed having both Vanessa's and Mike's parents in Melbourne in December.
Partnership development
As you have probably worked out, we have not left for Mexico as yet. We continue to work towards raising the support needed to live there, particularly financial support. Of the total amount needed every month to live in Mexico, we have 65% covered in pledges from family, friends and our local church. We will book flights once this level reaches 80%, however we will not leave until we have the total monthly amount required.
We also require an amount of money to cover airfares and establishment costs. This amount is also required in full prior to us leaving for Mexico.
Future plans
This time of waiting has been both exciting and somewhat nerve-racking. It is a wonderful experience to see God provide through the people around us, but the uncertainty of departure dates adds stress to everyday life. We continue to trust God however, that we are moving towards the plan He has for us.
In the mean time, we continue everyday life as usual - Mike working full time building websites and Vanessa caring for the children. We continue to share our vision with those around us and pray that God stirs people's hearts and challenges them to serve Him whole heartedly, however that might be.
Christian Surfers Australia is having their annual conference over Easter. This year it will be held in Sydney. We are planning to attend this conference as a family, and hope to head overseas shortly afterwards.
Visible prayer reminders
We still have some Prayer Cards available. If you haven't yet got one and would like us to send you one (or some) then please let us know and we will arrange it. A digital prayer card is also available online.
On our CS Mexico website you can also download a Partnership Invitation Letter or a Partnering Response Form.
PS. Joel is now 150 days old -- and he is growing up well. Priscila is also developing well. At just 675 days old she sure has a lot to say.
PPS. On February 14th Vanessa and Mike are celebrating 5 years since they got engaged in 2002.
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