HAPPY 2026!

Seasons Greetings!  We just want to pop in and say we hope you all have had a wonderful 2025 and that you are looking forward to the New Year.  It is such a secure feeling knowing the truth of the verse found in John 10:4 that “He goes before us” and that everywhere we will go in 2026, He already is there. John 10:4 goes on to say that “His sheep follow him because they recognize His voice”.  We are grateful that all our children recognize and respond to His voice.  We just wanted to share a little about where they are and what they are up to.   

Drew and Janna

Next year will bring huge changes for Drew and Janna.  They still have such impactful ministry in several countries in Africa with their base in South Africa.  Check out his link (www.senaiglobal.org) to see what they are doing.  Their videos are so cool!

As they become empty nesters next year, they are so grateful for the way the Lord has led each daughter.  Kaiden graduated from Davidson College this year and has a fabulous job in DC.  Kirsi is finishing her nursing degree in Illinois.  Kaia is getting married to Kason next year who she met at Liberty University. We are so excited for them!  Kelty is really enjoying her first year at Liberty.  Kerani has just finished her high school years and is praying about what to do next year.

Ryan and Melissa

Ryan continues to do such creative things in his job, like building an amazing house for a friend. Melissa continues to teach Bible to high schoolers, has a podcast, and has become a very gifted writer and teacher. Selah graduates from Liberty this year, majoring in worship and music. She will be using her degree as a worship leader in Colorado Springs next year. We are excited that Gavin is a freshman at Columbia International University, our alma mater … Bill’s parents alma mater… and Grace’s parents alma mater 🙂 . Emery is graduating from high school and is waiting on the Lord for her next steps. She has become an amazing seamstress!

Kara

It’s so fun to have Kara so close by. She started as an assistant teacher in the fourth grade this year, which she thoroughly enjoys. She continues to help educate people about whole food nutrition with Juice Plus. We appreciate all the assistance she has given us, Bill’s dad (97!) and Betty with technology as it continues to evolve.

Kyle and Margaret

Kyle continues to work at Bank of America and Margaret as a nurse anesthetist. We love watching them parent their busy four kids. William is enjoying football. Maggie Grace, Elizabeth Anne and Meri Mae have a love for swimming, playing soccer and animals (guinea pigs are their newest addition). It’s been fun being close enough to watch their sporting events.

We appreciate so many of you who have prayed and will pray for our children through the years. He has done great things!

What a blessing it has been to be able to be with and hear from so many of our Ethiopian colleagues now ministering in so many different countries around the world as missionaries themselves. It was also a particular joy to us to be able to connect one of our dear friends to go and teach at the seminary in Addis Ababa and train Ethiopian students.

We will be treading uncharted waters next year as I (Bill) face knee replacement surgery. Your prayers would be so appreciated as we will see what ministry looks like as the year unfolds.

Celebrating with joy,
Bill and Grace

We are so thankful for your prayers and support through the many years!