Hello Dear Friends and Family, (October, 2007)
We are so blessed we can't contain it!
Marriage: Our oldest daugther Chloe is now engaged to be married to Jonathan Heston.
The wedding will most likely occur in April of next year. Check out their attached
picture.
Lymes Update: Some of you may know that we had a Lymes "scare" several months ago
when our first tests indicated possible infection. After many prayers we retook
the original tests and our CD-57 test results jumped 25+ points which is highly unusual
and unexplainable - except God's hand of blessing! We have taken some other tests
and will have the results in a couple weeks. We have been assured by a Christian
doctor (ND) that Lymes tests today are inconclusive and that our symptoms are likely
not sufficient enough to diagnose this. The ND also said that even if we have Lymes
we can recover by taking some natural medicines. With confidence in the Lord's provision
and direction we are proceeding with plans for Mozambique. May the Name of Christ
be E X A L T E D!!!
On to Brazil: We now have round-trip tickets to Brazil leaving November 26th and
returning March 22nd. During that time Melissa, Elijah, & Esther will be learning
Portuguese and I'll be refreshing mine. Additionally I'll be translating Chronological
Bible Storying videos and materials into Portuguese. I will also be looking for
Portuguese biblical materials which will aid in leadership training in Mozambique.
Mozambique: Our daughter Chloe will most likely be married in April after we return
from Brazil. She and Jonathan will remain here in KC. We're so grateful that Jonathan
is a man after God's heart! In April after the marriage, by the Lord's grace, Melissa,
Elijah, Esther & I will fly out to Africa and Mozambique.
Supporting Churches Visited: We so thank God for each of the churches we were able
to visit and who share a vision with us for reaching the Makua. The Lord has fully
covered everything we'll need for our Brazil trip. We only lack the full support
for Africa which we believe He'll provide through the final commitments of churches
and individuals by this year end. We're currently at 2/3rd's of the full monthly
support. All of our regular one-time setup costs have been provided, and for the
4x4 vehicle, $5,000 has been given toward the $30,000 needed. We rejoice that God
will provide what is necessary to accomplish His purposes in Mozambique through you
and us. Thank you so much for all that has been given!
Caleb & Gardners and Beens: Most of you know that one year old Caleb Gardner was
life-flighted from Mozambique to South Africa, nearly loosing his life. He is physically
out of danger of dying but is still limited in many ways. It is believed that he
suffered brain damage and may possibly be handicapped for life. The Gardners are
returning to the U.S. to care for little Caleb, recoup, and to see if the Lord wants
them to return to Nampula or not next year. This has left an immense load on Dan
& Robin Been carrying on the work in Nampula. Please pray for them.
Mirrors: Jesus spoke about our need to count the cost of becoming a His disciple in
Luke 14:25-35. We have all felt that the cost of going to Mozambique (from an earthly
sense) is high. We were very encouraged when we awoke Wednesday morning to find
that Elijah had stayed up till 3 a.m. writing on a boat load of post-it notes scattered
across the bathroom floor and stuck to the mirror saying that he loves us, Dad &
Mom, and is ready to joyfully go with us to Africa. Praise the Lord! Please continue
to pray for him.
May you be blessed this coming Lord's Day.
We praise God that you are joining us through this time,
Daniel & Melissa Maddux with Elijah and Esther