Fall 2011

It seems like I just got out the fall decorations--and suddenly the forecast has snow in it! I honestly love this time of year. I don't know if it's the changing seasons or the lack of summer, but either way, I'm happy. I love fall, winter, and spring...and can endure summer if it only comes once a year.

Some updates:

• Serena, our head cook and housekeeper, took a nasty fall, breaking her leg and dislocating her kneecap. We don't know yet how long it will be before she is able to work again, but we do know that we have a very busy six weeks coming up. Please pray as we work to line up volunteer help.
• The pumpkin patch and corn maze (a first-time venture for Shepherd's Staff) were a hit! We had over 120 people visit so far and are hoping for a few more this last weekend in October. What a great way to reach out to the families in our area and introduce them to the ministry here.
• This weekend we'll serve youth from Lutheran churches all over Kansas and also hold a conference to train people to help those who are affected by tragedy. These two events will keep us running all day Saturday.
• Tyson loves being in T&T (Truth and Training) in AWANA, Jesalynn thinks being a SPARK is the greatest, and Nattie is cruising through her last year in Cubbies. We take between two and six extra kids with us every week!
• Homeschool has been going well--a big praise!

I think that's it for now. We'll try to keep you a little more up-to-date throughout the year, especially as our newsletter goes from a quarterly publication to a three-times-yearly event.

Thanks for your prayers! We couldn't do it without you!