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Family and Support Raising Update!

 

In case you haven't yet heard. Hayli is pregnant, and we are having a girl! I just found out the news of the gender yesterday and I'm incredibly excited. Sure, there's some nerves. But I know God is going to help us all along the way, and I'm excited for the gift of a daughter that I get to love and to raise up to know the Lord. As a side note, I reread Luke 1-3 this morning. Lots of angels telling soon to be parents not to be afraid, and that they are blessed, and that their children will turn out just fine. Lol my baby won't be Jesus, but comforting words all the same!

Another member of my family Caleb. Caleb is my 19 year old cousin and he made the decision to follow Jesus just a few months ago. Then this week he came to join us at our Summer TNF. It warmed my heart seeing him scan the QR code to "get more connected". I asked Caleb if he would have any interest in reading the bible together regularly over the summer and he said yes! We will meet tomorrow to read stories of Jesus and talk about what it looks like to be his disciple. I'm so thankful for his grandma, my aunt Karen who faithfully witnessed to him for years, and for the work of God, that finally took all those sown and watered seeds and made them grow! I can't wait to see how God continues to grow Caleb as we dive into the gospels together.

And now for a fundraising update! 
If at any point you would like to make a new gift you can do so here. https://anyfocus.churchcenter.com/giving

Or if you would like to update your giving by making an increased donation you can email april@anyfocus.org and let her know! 

God has provided for us every year and I know with the baby on the way He will do it again! We are so appreciative of any further help you can offer and thankful for your partnership through the years. Please enjoy reading the student testimony this month.


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