Hi everyone,

We've just completed our first full year back in Barbados- and what a year it's been! We thank God for all His blessings throughout the year.  The kids have adjusted well to their new school and have made new friends. Melanie was appointed a prefect and Matthieu is the form captain of his class. We're so proud of them. Karlene works part time for the church and is also enrolled on campus part time.

The year has had it's challenges and it's victories. Leaving the Bahamas was a big decision and we miss our family we left behind. We are so grateful for their faith and love for us and the Caribbean work. They will always hold a special place in our hearts for giving us their hearts at a time when we needed them most. We are happy that the Lord has blessed them with a great lead couple in Will and Tosha Archer along with the St.Albords and the deacon couples there.

Dear Brothers,

I wanted to encourage you all as we close out our first official year here in Clemson! One year ago this month Stacey and I, along with Chloe and Reese moved to Clemson to help get the church and a new campus ministry started in this community. We had no idea what was in store but we were faithful and excited to see what God would do. Along with 12 others we started the Clemson Foothills Church on January 1st, 2009. On January 4th we had our first official church service in our home. We began studying the bible with people almost immediately. In April we had our official kick off service with an attendance of just about 700 over looking Lake Hartwell in Clemson. On May 3rd we had our first two baptisms. Meredith Cole and DJ Alrutz who are both doing great! As a matter of fact, both are super solid disciples who are contributing a great deal to this ministry. In June, Aaron Rowland was baptized in Lake Hartwell...he and his wife have since moved to Virginia.