25th Anniversary

September 1 marked my 25th anniversary o staff of Tenth Church. It's a real milestone for me, particularly since I joined staff while in graduate school with the intention of going back to Italy, where I had had a ministry to students, within three years. What a surprise to realize that my work in Italy was done, and my new field of service was in Philadelphia! I was deeply touched and honored by the recognition given in the morning worship services, and the generous gift toward my upcoming sabbatical, which will nearly cover the airfare to Asia where I hope to spend most of this time. My hearatfelt thanks to all who contributed to this gift! Providentially, Ken Rudy, one of our global partners, who now lives in Colorado, was in the evening service on Sunday and we met for lunch on Monday, and planned out my time. I hope to teach English in Pnom Penh for a few weeks, then visit my friends, Susan L in Hanoi and Shelagh W in Thailand while I'm in the area. I expect thatt his will be a time of challenge and growth and learning what is happening in that part of the world. What a gracious gift from the Lord and from all of you!