I have arrived in the USA! Bob from the SIM USA Hospitality Team picked me up at the airport, and helped me get everything into a lovely room at the SIM Guest House. Bob also arranged a car I could drive. When the car broke down on Saturday, he picked me up, made arrangements for the car to be fixed, brought me back to SIM and gave me a different vehicle to drive. Bob has a vital ministry of service I deeply appreciate!

On Thursday I met with Sandy and Kim to review the last three years and cheer me on as I face a big transition. Sandy is my contact for helping me figure out all the ins and outs of the office. I also met with several department leaders to discuss different aspects of ministry opportunities. These people have an important ministry of organization to help things run smoothly for us all.

SIM is an organization with a clear vision and understanding of the foundational importance of prayer to everything that is done. The most pressing need at SIM USA right now is for an editor for By Prayer, the bimonthly publication of prayer needs from missionaries serving all over the world. For each issue over sixty prayer requests are included from every mission office and organized into a systemic calendar for daily prayer. The editor solicits these prayer requests, organizes and arranges them, including pictures and short stories of each of the five major service areas worldwide. This ministry is one of the key links that holds SIM USA together as a praying community around the world.

Other areas of need include updating database information for supporting churches (as I did in 2012) and other administrative tasks for which the current office staff doesn’t have time.

Frequently meetings are held at the office where lunch and dinner are served, and extra staff are needed to help with preparation and clean up. These are some of the ‘invisible’ areas of service that make a significant difference in how smoothly the entire mission operates.

I am excited about these opportunities to serve, and my potential coworkers are anxious for me to start work! I’m looking forward to this support role that helps Corey and Katie and all our field missionaries. Because SIM is a mission that operates on faith and prayer, all the missionaries on staff at the SIM USA office continue on support. Missionaries who have formerly served overseas can empathetically relate to those on the field.

I’m so thankful for every one of you who have partnered with me for three to five years to pray and encourage me and support me with finances. When you made your commitment, it was for that limited time frame.

I know some who have supported me in the past may not be able to continue. For others, would you prayerfully consider whether you could continue to partner with me in this new ministry of service to which God has directed me?

My support requirement is increasing somewhat because of the cost of living in the USA. It would help me greatly if you could let me know soon if you can continue to be part of my prayer and support team. In order for me to serve on this vital home team I am required to have assurance of my complete support base.

Thank you all again for making these past years in Senegal teaching my grandchildren possible. I couldn’t have done it without you! I look forward to partnering together in this new adventure of service on the home front!

Prayers and Praises

• I arrived safely in the USA with luggage and my goods are in transit to the USA
• I have a new phone number: 980-474-5800! If you are in the USA give me a call!
• I have purchased a lovely 2005 Toyota Corolla with low mileage.
• The SIM USA office and I have agreed on initial parameters for work for me to do.
• I am still looking for a home, so please pray for just the right place.
• Pray that my support will come in so I can start work! I need to be at full support in order to begin work!

Click here for pictures of my last days in Senegal and the beautiful SIM USA office and team mates.

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