Archive for June, 2009

New Home & New Tribal Christians

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Our first home.

We are doing fantastic. We have some pretty exciting news to share. Nope, Baby Bechtel #2 hasn’t arrived yet (still planning on around July 15th). Our news is that God has made it possible for us to purchase our first home. It is right in Durham, within walking distance of the New Tribes head office where Jason works. The final details are still being worked out, so we aren’t sure if we are going to move before or after the baby arrives. Our preference is to move and be settled before, so please pray to that end.

If you have questions about our new home, please ask. It is very exciting for us!

HEADLINE NEWS
Mengen People of Papua New Guinea Hear Gospel for First Time
Last week our co-workers, Dave and July Wright, taught about death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was after several months of teaching through the Old Testament and the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. A number of the Mengen people are giving clear professions of faith in Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord!

Thanks for your faithful prayers and encouragement. Together we are able to make a difference. Together we are able to make the name of Jesus Christ known to the ends of the earth!

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New Newsletter from New Tribes Mission of Canada

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Go. Pray. Send. The GPS newsletter contains current information about New Tribes Mission of Canada.

Go. Pray. Send. GPS. This is the name of the quarterly newsletter for New Tribes Mission of Canada.

While Jason’s primary ministry is not in graphic design, he does find time to enjoy this passion of his.

Here is a copy of the latest GPS that Jason did the layout for.

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More labourers into the fields

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Missionary Training Centre Graduating Class of 2009

Another group of missionaries graduated the Missionary Training Center here in Canada last month. Graduation is by no means the end of their journey, but a milestone along the way.

17 missionaries graduated. Most have already left Durham for home, and those still around will be leaving in the coming weeks.

Angie and I got to know a number of these brothers and sisters in the Lord over the two years they were here in Durham. It isn’t easy to say good bye. I guess we will have get used to it, being on staff in Durham. It will be an annual event now.

Please be praying for them as they raise support, work through all the needed paperwork, get needed shots, and work through many other things in preparation for life on the mission field. Congratulations Class of 2009 on finishing strong. We are praying for you and are excited for all that God has in store for you.

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