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We have been in Sunderland around three weeks and it has felt non-stop. We have had many answers to prayer and are enjoying getting to know the people here. God has blessed with some very kind and thoughtful friends, without whom these past weeks would have been almost impossible. Since we have been here we … Read more

Well, we have been in Sunderland a few days now and I am starting to do some research on the city. An important element in understanding a people is to know about their history and surroundings. It seems Sunderland has a distinguished Christian heritage going back over 1400 years. I will just put the information … Read more

I thought we would share a little more about our move. The schedule I posted the other day will give the over rule view. Carrie and the children had about as good a trip as a 5 month pregnant mother with two children under 3 can expect. 🙂 It was not too bad and the … Read more

Well, we have arrived! The last few days have been incredibly busy, but have had a great weekend and are now in our new home. On Saturday my little brother, Natalio, got married. Today we arrived in Sunderland and are busy unpacking. I have much to share, but at the moment we are just relaxing. … Read more

In April 2005 Carrie and I moved to Northern Ireland. We intended on staying for one year, focusing on raising support and then returning to England. Shortly after we arrived Ashleigh was born. At this time I was still working in management in Tesco. In late August of 2005 Faith Baptist extended a call to me … Read more

It has been a good few days at Faith and for our family. On Friday we did not have any teens turn up for our meeting. So, two of our young men, Stephen and Alan, went out to find them. We operate on the basis that if they will not come to us then we … Read more

Carrie has done a wonderful job of packing and much of the house is done. But, there is still much left to do. Tomorrow will be a very full day as it is the last chance to get everything ready. I am finding all the little things are harder to take care of than the … Read more

The last few weeks have been quite busy as we made plans to move. Carrie has worked very hard and very smart in packing up the house. We still have a little to do but I think most of the packing is done. However, things will certainly speed up in the next few days. Here … Read more