SEPTEMBER 2018 UPDATE

Time for Furlough

Hello friends and family,
​We’re on furlough! We arrived early September in Houston and have enjoyed reconnecting with most of you. Right now we are in Florida spending time with Natalie’s parents and family; Jordan has just returned from West Texas visiting with you and being encouraged by you. After a few more weeks we will return to Houston and visit more friends, family and supporters in Texas and Oklahoma. In both locations Jordy is and will be preaching and teaching the Word through sermons as well as miniseries. We hope we can touch base with all of you. 

Another piece of exciting news - baby number two is on the way! We have also found out that Addie will be a big sister to a little sister. We humbly ask that you include the little one in your prayers and that she will arrive safe and sound.

Springtime

In May, we had the opportunity to again attend the Lared retreat near Lake Sirava, enjoying fellowship with various men and women who want to put their Christian faith first in their businesses. Lared, an association of Christian entrepreneurs, promotes Christian business values, principles, and managing finances in a way that honors the Lord. We have made some good friends each time we go, and look forward to encouraging them and being encouraged by them.
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The following month we were able to visit the church and our dear friends in Banska Bystrica, a rich city near the center of the country, for worship with the church from Debrecen, who came to visit us in Kosice in April. Like last time, Jordan preached in English and Slovak, which had to be translated to Hungarian. We continued fellowship in a pizzeria off of Main Street.

Summertime

In July, the heart of summer, things had slowed down since most of Slovakia went on vacation to Croatia or other nearby countries and cities. We had the privilege to celebrate the birthdays of Lenka and Natalia, dear friends and members of our Bible study. They have been wonderful sources of encouragement and have been so sweet to our Addie, so we wanted to let them know how special they truly were with a cookout complete with grilled corn, sausage, and other goodies. 

Last month was a busy one, for Jordan especially. Natalie had to be hospitalized due to dizziness, vomiting, and dehydration. Thanks to the capable hospital staff and visits (as well as snacks and hugs) from the church, she recovered and is feeling just fine. More importantly, baby girl number two is fine as well so far and has a strong heartbeat.

At the same time Natalie was recovering in the hospital, our friends and supporters Robin and Terry and their granddaughter, residents of West Texas, came to visit for a week and a half to enjoy the heart of Europe. Addie made fast friends with them.

Lastly, our Addie somehow turned two years old! While we decided to forgo a party until we return, our dear friends the Halustoks, always ready to celebrate, threw a small one for her, whom Kvetka called her sixth grandchild. Shortly before our departure to the States our Bible study group had their own celebration of her. We are so grateful for the plethora of reminders of how loved we are. ​

Praise and Prayer Requests

Our friend D, mentioned previously, has since left jail, earlier because of good behavior. While he is elated to be free, and we’re happy as well for him, we’re not certain if his experience has truly caused him to step back and look closely at his life choices.

Our friend Katka O., who recently lost her husband Andrej to an accident, is doing as well as she can in her situation. She is very close to her family and they are taking care of her and her sons. Please continue to lift up this young widow in your prayers. 

Lastly, Jordan's younger sister Erin has very recently welcomed her third child, also a little girl. We rejoice that she and baby are well. ​