Letters from the Ends of the Earth
Conversation from October of 1985
Nancy: Perry I think we got an important letter from Wesleyan Missions. It’s on the table and it has both of our names on it. Do you want to read it now or wait until after the boys are in bed?
Perry: Let’s read it now. Continue reading “Letter 15 – The Letter that began the Journey”
Jeff Arrives
Perry is on his way out the door to work.
Nancy: Perry, I think you better call your boss and say you won’t make it to work today.
Perry: Okay, why should I do that?
Nancy: Really, you need to ask? You remember what day it is? Continue reading “Letter 14 – Jeff arrives”
Foreign Exchange
This past summer we decided we would try hosting a foreign exchange student. We had heard so many positive stories. But to better understand what was involved we volunteered to host a student for just the summer. That would give us a chance to evaluate if we would want to host someone for a year. Continue reading “Letter 13 – Foreign Exchange Student”
A willing spirit
Dear S (fictitious friend),
Not long ago I wrote to you about how I responded to having to fill out the application for missions. That was tough. Then came the interview. That was even worse. I had to sit next to Perry and explain that I didn’t feel called to missions but since Perry clearly was, and I loved him, I would be willing to go. Continue reading “Letter 12 – A Willing Spirit”
Philippines
Dear Ryan
I will keep this letter short. I have just returned from the Philippines and two weeks of helping with the Metromove project. It is a training program for our churches to help them plant churches in large cities. I was the first non-team member they allowed to participate in this program. Continue reading “Letter 11 – Basketball and the Philippines”