Foreign Missions in Minneapolis? A Post from Jim

In these days, many are being awakened to missions. Pray that God would continue to raise up those who will go, especially to the unreached peoples, and that Christ’s name would be exalted and worshipped all around the world.

We are becoming increasingly aware of a unique “missions” opportunity that exists right here where we live. South Minneapolis neighborhoods are among the most ethnically diverse in the country. This means that the nations are coming to us!

Will you pray with us that God would pour out his Spirit and open eyes to see the surpassing greatness of Jesus Christ? Pray that God would give us inroads and opportunities to build relationships that reach across ethnic and cultural lines. Pray that these relationships would be grounded in love, and that the most loving thing in the world would happen; that the gospel of Jesus Christ would be shared and rejoiced in.

Oh, that God would draw the nations to himself right here in South Minneapolis! We long to see a preview of the day when all nations and tribes and tongues will be gathered before the throne of God, worshipping the Savior.

Our Cutie Peels Her Own "Cutie"

Around here "cuties" are yummy tangerines. (The stickers say "cutie.") Today Piper spontaneously grabbed one out of the bowl on the dining room table and began to peel. We were amazed at her tenacity. When she finished she sat down to enjoy the fruit of her labor:)

Hmmm...

Now I know what they do in their spare time.

Sleigh Ride

The Waldemar family celebrated "an old-fashioned Christmas" including a horse drawn sleigh-ride. It was a weekend full of children, laughter, food and sharing. Here are some pics.

The sleigh awaits.

Chloe and Audrey all bundled up.

Scott models his new scarf. Yikes!

Piper, Jim and Barb ready to go.

Audrey loves the snow!

Grandma Becky holds Piper.

Taylor with cousin Zack.

Piper's first ride in a sled.

Chloe and Evie mix up a birthday cake for Jesus.

Ingrid licks the spatula. Mmmm chocolate!

Sleigh ride.

Jim and Myles rolling making lefse.

Nicole, Marty, Ingrid and Maddie on sleigh ride.

Granda Becky made aprons for all the girls!

Taylor, Zack and Carl Dean.

Piper's Christmas Dress

Jan Korbel, who happens to be living in the missionary apartment next door, recently took these photos of Piper wearing her Christmas dress. The one above is my new favorite Piper pic.

Piper loves to wear pretty clothes and shiny shoes!

My Brothers

This is a shot of me (Barb) with my brothers, Dave, Doug and Dan.

It's been a loooong time since we've been photographed together!

Christmas Jammies

Whitney and three cousins got matching jammies from Uncle Rich and Aunt Mary.

Here's Whitney, Aubrey, Kasey and Chelsey with Grandma Apple.

(Somehow Brandon got in the background!)

One more shot with just the "Jammy Girls."