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Those loving and serving the Lord in Korea




Kent, Tracy, Autumn (4) and Kelton (4 months)

Kent is originally from West Virginia and Tracy is from Alabama.

“We are in South Korea by Gods' Orders. We were sent here in January 2005 and we are command sponsored (the military pays for the whole family to be here). We consider this a great blessing and we will be here until December 2007. We truly believe that it was much more than military orders that brought us here and we have been blessed tremendously since our arrival. I have seen God at work in so many ways and can hardly wait to see what He has in store for us from day to day.”

“The Hospitality House has been a great blessing to our whole family this past year and we have really enjoyed worshipping with others on Friday nights. We have been mentored by some great Hospitality House Directors and we have already gotten attached to the Beers. If we could, we would just keep them with us for a while longer. (Hint). I truly believe that the Hospitality House is just another way for us to join God in His work around us. I have seen so many soldiers and locals touched by this ministry.”

“Our prayer request right now would be our sons' paperwork. We are in the process of trying to get Keltons' passport and Visa taken care of so that we can travel to the States when needed.”

What's happening around the HH

We said goodbye to Jim and Bev Feiker. They are now in Hong Kong meeting with a number of missionaries supporting that area of the world. It was nice to have them here and share in this experience with us. Pray for safety and stamina for them as they travel through so many time zones.

The Friday and Saturday functions are great but both Judy and I enjoy the Thursday night studies. It gives us more time in a small group environment to really get to know people and understand where they are at within their walk. Please pray for these nights. It's hard for the men's study because their schedule changes due to work load and field training. Pray that even though they miss a week they will be diligent in completing the study on their own.

Camp Humphreys is going to expand in the next several years. Some installations up north will be closing so many of those units will find a home here. The post expansion is already underway. They're expecting to triple in size. We're praying this will equate into many more people looking for Christian fellowship. Pray for Cadence as they plan to meet this need here at Humphreys.

As I mentioned before, the Army has classified a tour in Korea as a hardship tour. Many soldiers are here without spouses and/or children. These individuals cannot get enough of the fellowship that this house provides through studies, worship services and activity nights. Many dwellings here in Au Jung-Ri are very small so it is hard to get a group together if not for this facility. This house is a sight for sore eyes to many people, not just the soldiers. A big surprise for me has been watching relationships grow between Americans and Koreans. The young soldiers get to know more about the culture because of the events the Koreans plan for the house. Pray this house will meet the spiritual needs for many within the entire community.

As I'm sitting here writing this update (10:08 PM), there is much aircraft activity outside. The HH backs up to the post at the end where the aircraft approach the runway. When the larger Chinooks and Blackhawks come by, the office windows rattle. I do enjoy all the activity near the post.

The Chinook to the left is carrying a swing load unto post. The medivac Blackhawk to the right is about to set down. Please pray for our airmen. They are involved in a number of exercises for the next couple of weeks which means more activity and possible accidents.

We can't thank you all enough for allowing us to be here in Korea serving these wonderful people. Stay tuned for the next update.

May God's blessings be upon you.