Openings in 2012 Furlough Schedule
In September 2012, we will be returning to the United States for a 10-month furlough. We will be very sad to leave our home here in Northern Ireland and the amazing friends we have here, but it is necessary for
Category: Updates
How You Can Help with Church Renovations
As you may be aware, we have been making some renovations to our church building since the beginning of February. We are making good progress, and the building is certainly looking much nicer. The lower level of the building is
Great St. Patrick’s Day Festival @ Church
Yesterday, we had our second annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival at the church. Thousands of people come out on the streets and into the city for a big parade and to participate in all the events around the city. We
Preparations for St. Patrick’s Day
Since Monday, we, along with a faithful group of volunteers, have put in about 40 hours of work on our church building preparing for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day festival. The festival has given us good reason to do alot of
Snode Prayer Letter – February 2012
February 22, 2012 Dear Pastors & Praying Friends, 2012 began with a great start! We worked most of January on our plans for the year. On the last Sunday in January, we had our vision night, where we reflected on
Comparing the Church Planter to the Leader Trainer
This article was written by my pastor, Austin Gardner, several years ago. As a church-planting missionary, this article has some very important truths for me and other missionaries to consider. God greatly used my pastor when He went to
Update on Building Repairs
Over the past few weeks, we have been making good progress on the building improvements and repairs at the church. The building we are in is quite old, but it is really starting to look good. We have been focusing
Northern Ireland Through the Eyes of a Newcomer
It has been a blessing to have Heather Trojahn with us for the past few weeks. She has already been a real blessing. Below is a post that she wrote about some of her cultural insights from living in Northern
Booking Now for Furlough – September 2012 to June 2013
We will be in America on furlough from September 2012 until June 2013. The purpose of our furlough is to: visit our families report into supporting churches create awareness of the need here in Europe raise up more laborers
Special Projects – Building Repairs & Equipment
Over the next several months, we hope to make some much needed improvements to our church building here in Derry. The church is doing what they can, but the repairs and equipment will cost an estimated $2300. At the