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        New Information!!

We were recently informed of a U.S. Policy that states that after we return from Mexico next summer we must be on our way to Paraguay within 30 days. This was a surprise to us!

What’s the Big Deal?

What’s the Big Deal?
Our original plans have been thwarted! We had originally planned to raise 60% of our monthly support before going to Mexico in July. This was a minimum requirement of Mexico and we felt that this was great for our short-term trip. We then planned to return to the states next summer to raise at least 10% more before going to our long-term ministry in Paraguay. We will not be able to do this now! But this is not a “big deal” to the Lord who knows all!

Now what?
Now we have a decision to make! When do we leave for Mexico? And we beseech you to pray to the Lord with us and for us.

If we leave in July…
-Canaan will be able to start school in Mexico with the other missionary kids.
-We risk being under-supported financially for our future ministry.
-We have a house that is almost secured for us.

If we wait a couple months to raise more support…
-Canaan will begin school in the middle of the year (probably not the best option for him).
-We could have more financial support which would make life and ministry a bit easier.
-Mexico usually allows only 1 family a month to begin studying Spanish – so even when we are ready to go, we may have to wait 1-2 months or more.

So….
We know that God is more than capable of raising the support we need!
We know that He sees the big picture much more clearly than we do!
We are trusting Him!
This morning both of us feel that we are to proceed with our plans to leave in July while waiting for an answer from the Lord. “Make thy way straight before my face.” Psalm 5:8b
Mexico would like an answer in the next 2-3 weeks.
We would appreciate your prayers and welcome any advice/comments that you, our teammates, have to offer!

Seeking Him,
The Whitman’s

P.S. The Lord is rolling in more support as we are up to 48%! We praise Him for all the responses we have received through our letter last month! He is building up this team to reach Paraguay! We are excited to be a part of it with you!

P.S.S. Ron Lindsey – the book you gave us, The Spiritual Secret of Hudson Taylor, has encouraged us immensely during this time. Thank you!

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