It is hard to believe our family has been in Belgium for 7 months (July 5). It seems like only yesterday we were standing in the airport in Nashville with lots of friends saying good-bye. Many incredible experiences have happened in the last 7 months, but we wanted to highlight a few for you to show how God has been faithful to us and answered your prayers on our behalf.
Dec. 2010
Our family moved into a furnished apartment after only 2 weeks in the city
Jan. 2011
We connected with a French-speaking Belgian national, a relationship that is still growing strong today. This person has opened many doors for our family in this new country.
Our kids started in a French speaking Belgian school.
Kyle and Amy begin language school in hopes of communicating one day in French.
Feb.
Kyle and Amy celebrate 20 years of marriage.
Invited our first Belgian couple to share a meal in our home and they accepted.
March
The Christensens arrive from Nashville to plant and partner.
We were invited into a Belgian couple’s home to share a meal and experience their life.
April
Our first LifePoint Brussels gathering – 7 people (Apr. 3).
We began the process for LifePoint Brussels to receive non-profit standing in Belgium.
May
The Kids participated in the end of the year program at their new school and had major roles in the school play.
Our 1st. outreach coffee with 8 people gathering on a Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
June
Everyone in our family completes their first 6 months of language school successfully!
We are now preparing to receive and work with our first mission team in July, 2011.
Our team is preparing for 3 English discussion (college students) groups we hope to begin in September.
So much has happened in the last 7 months, and it is because God answered the prayers of His people. Thank you for partnering with us to pray for our family as we serve Him in Brussels. We are also thankful for your interceding on behalf of the people in this city. Your prayers are important.
I really looking forward to the next 7 months.
