August Update

I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful summer. As many of you know, I (Rachael) have been very sick for much of the summer, in and out of the hospital. I am much better now. Thank you for your prayers and support during such a difficult time. We are trying to take advantage of the rest of the summer before we head back to Cuba! We hope you enjoy some of our family pictures that capture our time here.

Ava and Audrey at our weekend Church Retreat
Myself, Sara and Tasha
Me & Jimmie
Ava and her cousin Leah at her Nina and Papa's house

Jimmie hiking in southern Indiana
A wonderful visit with Grandpa and Grandma Ball
Me & Chelsea at ALJC Youth Camp
Ava enjoying VBS Sunday

We are thankful for these great memories and have truly enjoyed our time here with family and friends.

We want to give a special thank you to Pastor W.E. Hutchins and Church of Champions as well as Pastor Mark Koogler and Yellow Springs Apostolic Church for their generous support. We would also like to give a special thank you to Pastor Carroll and the entire Southeastern district of the ALJC for raising funding for upcoming projects.

Our meeting with the Carrolls at General Conference

We have an urgent prayer request. As of today, we do not have visas. Normally we would have heard by now, as they applied for them over a month ago. Our plan was to leave September 1st, but we cannot purchase flights until our visas have been approved. Please join with us in prayer! We believe that with all of your prayers, we can hear THIS WEEK that our visas are ready! We are very ready to return and get back into the work of God in Cuba. There is much to do.

As usual, right before our departure is the time we need to raise the largest amount of money. We are thankful for those of you who are consistently supporting the work in Cuba. We have many travel expenses and project expenses coming up soon. If you would like to contribute, please send a check to the Cuba for Christ address listed on our blog or contribute online at our secure online contribution through Faith Apostolic Church (link also listed on this blog). As usual, thank you for your consistent support, whether it be through friendship, financial support, or prayers. We couldn't do what we do without partners like you! God Bless and get out there and enjoy the rest of the summer!