Our First Month...

So much has happened since we last gave you an update. We have been busy with various events and the task of getting settled. I’m going to give a quick report about what we have been doing this last month, but the details will come later in the December issue of our newsletter.

• October 14^th we left after the church service for a five hour trip to Kamloops. We had the privilege to attend a first class seminar on Worldview. It was taught by Worldview Resource Group and was a big encouragement to us. It was also a blessing that our “team” was all able to attend this event together. We spent Monday –Friday in “class” most of the day, and spent our evenings shopping or fellowshipping with fellow missionaries. Shopping in Kamloops meant an opportunity to hit the “big” stores like Wal-mart and Costco. We returned home the 20^th.

• After a few “normal” days we were off again. We spent three days with our on field “team” Steve and Jill Horsman and Don and Kim Gillaspie identifying our strengths, weaknesses, and team vision.This process will continue on a weekly basis as we plan to meet once a week and continue to grow together as a team.This is vital, as much of what is accomplished in this area is done through modeling.

• This past week we attended several events in the community, and Joel was involved in two horse-related demonstration/teaching events.

Most of my time continues to be spent with the girls. They are both doing wonderful. Joel and I are so happy to be here and have life make some kind of sense again. We are anticipating what God is going to accomplish in this place. We are concentrating our efforts on learning, building relationships and more learning. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. I’m even more thankful than ever for technology as I try to stay connected, across the miles, to the people dear to my heart. With a grateful heart for you, Amanda for the Sewells