May GWOM: ΕΠΑΝΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ - RE-ENTRY

April has flown by and so have we! We made a hasty exit out out Greece at the end of April and have begun our first furlough of our missionary career.

People have asked us if we are resting and relaxing, not sure if that's what you call it! We have been on the move, literally, traveling with our suitcases packed commuting between our kids houses. We've been preparing promotional materials for the mission, getting reacquainted with our kids and grandkids and making new contacts for the ministry in CO. We were the featured missionaries at Grace Community Church in Loveland for the month of May, so we've had the privilege of sharing before the church, in the youth group and this weekend with the childrens' ministry. Grace has warmly embraced us and we are hopeful for more opportunities to connect our ministries in Greece. We also had the chance to talk about our work with our granddaughter Hannah's school. What a special time to be able to be the visiting grandparents and missionaries! We were especially touched by the students' heartfelt prayers for us. We plan to be in Colorado until July and then in Illinois from Aug-Oct. If you would like us to speak at your church, Sunday school class, home group, missions committee, etc. please let us know. Also, if you know of someone else (individual or group) who may be interested in having us share how God is at work in Greece, please pass this on to them for us. It has been difficult to be away from Greece in these days. Our hearts are breaking for the Greek people as they are facing incredibly tumultuous times. We are praying for our teammates as they are living day to day in precarious situations such as refugee beatings, economic disaster, political failure and potential default from the Eurozone. Please continue to pray with us for Greece. Please pray with us: -For Greece: upcoming elections, economic solutions, hope for better days. Please pray that many would find Christ as their Hope in the midst of the current chaos. -For HM summer ministries -refugee camps, sports camps, and bible distribution: wisdom, finances, staffing, strength, health & safety. -For God to equip & enable us to raise awareness and partners for our personal support and The Hope Center (THC) support. -For the Greens, who will be going to Greece from July-Dec to be interim houseparents at THC. For wisdom for all those who will make decisions regarding THC while we are on furlough. -Praise: the kitchen has been installed in our absence, now we need to find a hot water solution so the house can be lived in soon!