Simon and Lavonne Challinor Serving the Lord in Panama among the Naso people After driving over 10,000 miles during the past two and a half months, we will soon by saying our final good-byes to once again return to Panama on August 17th. So many times this summer we have lamented all the good-byes, but as we were thinking about it a few days ago, we were reminded of the fact that the reason good-byes always seem difficult is that God has given us so many special friends and family who have been such a blessing and encouragement to us.
When we return to Panama we will spend a few weeks at the mission guesthouse supply shopping for 2 months, leadership meetings, packing, and visa renewal. We would like to be back in the village by the end of August so that the kids can start school, and we can return to our ministry among the Naso.
Please continue to pray for ongoing discipleship of the believers and the evangelism of those desiring to study God’s Word. Pray for our children as they return to their home schooling schedule and readjust to village life. Michael will be a freshman in high school this year.
We have been reminded so often over the past two months how precious it is to be part of God’s family. We have been encouraged by so many people as they have told us that they have been praying for us. We have felt the love of God expressed through His children as we have been shown so much kindness and hospitality wherever we have traveled.
Because of Christ,
Simon and Lavonne
