After a year and a half and lots of prayer, Adam decided to step down at the end of September as Associate Pastor at Hope Lutheran Brethren Church in Barnesville. We loved the friends and fellowship at the church, but ultimately, our house in Fergus didn’t sell. It was very important to us to live in the community where Adam served a church and it wasn’t God’s timing. We said “goodbye” at the annual Fall Picnic and Hayride. After he said goodbye, he was approached by Bethel Lutheran Church in Fergus to help teach confirmation class. Adam continues to work part-time at UPS driving and in the warehouse and also helps our neighbor book loads for his trucking company.
I (Rebekah) had a rough year physically as I struggled with eczema on my hands which was accompanied by some depression, but after a great visit with a dermatologist, healing came quickly. Then, more joy came with the discovery that I was pregnant. I continue to be a homemaker, breakfast getter, book reader, kid snuggler, diaper changer, etc. while fitting in teaching online chemistry at M State. As far as ministry goes, I continue to seek the Lord how best to be a godly wife and mother as I desire to encourage my husband and children in their relationships with Christ. I read a great article of confirmation as my role as a missionary to my family. It was entitled Motherhood as a Mission Field. You should check it out!
Caleb started 2nd grade at Adams Elementary in Renee Larsen’s class. One of her passions is monarch butterflies. So, Caleb got to see monarchs emerge from their chrysalises, identify the sex, tag them, and set them free to migrate to Mexico. He is doing very well in school, and when asked, his favorite subject is still “recess.”…And finally, he lost his first tooth.
For Hannah's 5th Birthday, she was given dance classes. She loves to dance and still draws every chance she gets. In September, she entered Kathy Bjork’s kindergarten class at McKinley Elementary. She goes half-day, is quickly learning to read, and is thrilled to be in the same class as her best friend Ellie.
Timothy is a big 4 year old! For his birthday cake, he wanted “a dinosaur cake with his face on it" and a bowling party. He makes us smile, and his laugh is infectious. He can climb, jump, and throw just about anything (and everything), and he started Otter Preschool two days a week at McKinley Elementary in Ms. Tara’s class.
Sarah turns 2 this Christmas. She still has her bright eyes and zest for life. She wants to do everything her older siblings do, and her vocabulary is growing daily. Here is Sarah’s “Primer”:
Caka = Caleb
‘Enna = Hannah
Timpy = Timothy
Peebo = Peanut Butter
Bucky = Milk
Duck = I’m stuck!
The amazing part? This blessing isn’t just for me, as the angel proclaimed to the shepherds in Luke 2:10&11, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today, in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.” This Christmas, I pray that you find great joy in His blessing!
Love,
Rebekah Adam Caleb Hannah Timothy Sarah & Baby
