Shad and Sarah Deal Making Him known in Indonesia 
Shad's happy reunion with his language helper 
As you all know, these last months have brought lots of change and activity into our lives. With our recent move to a new house, a one month stay in Indonesia’s capital city, the birth of our son, and a 30 day visit from our moms, we have felt somewhat removed from our “normal” ministry here. But this week, having said our goodbyes to our moms as they boarded their flight for home, we have finally begun to feel like our “normal” ministry can begin again.
We will also soon be jumping back into our responsibilities as part of the orientation team here in town. In the next month, we will be welcoming three new families to Indonesia and walking them through their first months on the field, from cooking meals and field orientation to tutor sessions and buying motorcycles.
Pastor Marwito with Brice
Brice visiting Roni and Yanti's house
Another part of ministry we have been able to jump back into is our relationships with our Indonesian friends. We have been so encouraged lately to see the care and concern of our good friends here since returning from our month in Jakarta. Many of our friends have visited us here at home, and a few have invited us to their home for a meal and a visit. Showered with gifts and humbled at every turn, we praise the Lord that He has allowed us to build such strong relationships with Indonesians over these last two years. Please continue to pray that they would see Jesus in our lives and that we would be diligent in seeking opportunities to share truth with them!!
Looking ahead, we’re thinking that maybe adjusting to “normal” again will mean accepting a new “norm” for our lives and ministry. Although our new baby boy may change the look of our ministry somewhat, we trust the Lord to continue to work through our family and lead us one day at a time into the ministry He has prepared for us here.
Thank you so much for your prayers as we settle back into life and ministry here!
