Cycling Expedition

Mom's been going on about wanting to take me on a bike ride, something about waiting for her bike, fixing her bike after it fell off the car onto the highway on the way home from the shop and then hitching my trailer up to her bike...So I guess we had finally heard the end of this whole saga and were finally ready to roll (literally!) So it was Monday last, a bank holiday and mom had arranged a bike trip with Judith and we were all to go cycling to Coombe Abbey and stop for a tea or something I figured (I've learned that this is what ladies like to do with their spare time!) So we were off, cycling to the lovely land of lush green fields, stream of swans and gardens of glory! However all of a sudden I feel this rattle tat tat, and suddenly the stability I once felt beneath me was gone! Mom came to a screeching halt and began muttering " oh dear, oh no!" Well the nut on her back spoke bearing had come loose and my trailer hitch had followed suit! (fortunately my trailer had a double safety, or so mom says!) We were not impressed to say the least! Anyway Judith had to cycle all the way back home to get the car, and that was that. The cycling trip as we knew it was over! But while Judith cycled home, I got to enjoy my snack and drink, so life wasn't all that bad for me. Then I just got a ride home with Judith while mom cycled uphill all the way home without even getting to Coombe Abbey for tea! I'm not sure why, but as soon as we got home, mom packaged up the trailer back into its box, and now I sit in a bucket seat right behind mom...at least we still get to go biking, I think I could get used to this cycling thing, after all, mom says I'd better!

Fabulous Day out at Sea Life

We went to Sea Life this week for a special family day before Daddy left for Spain for two weeks. We had such a lovely time out! Caleb kept pointing and saying "ohhh" and "ooooo" and "ahhh". He simply loved seeing all the fish and sea creatures swim right by his face. Mom especially loved the turtles and I think that Dad loved it all as well. We got to see Nemo, and Flo and all sorts from the movie "Nemo" and I even got to drive a really cool yellow sports car you see in the pictures. It was such a great day out!!!!!!

"Happy Birthdat to Caleb..."

1st Birthday Celebrations!

"Happy 1st Birthday Caleb!" is how my day began yesterday. Mom and Dad can hardly believe that I'm one already! (I'm not sure why, I'm so big and smart!) What a fun year its been, filled with so much fun, laughter, hugs and giggles! I had a fabulously fun birthday party on Sunday afternoon. I had lots of friends play and party with me. I must say the highlights for me were my friends, balloons, the fab presents I got and tops was the cake and icing on my bear/monkey cake!!! Then on the day of my birthday I got lots of e-cards, and phone calls from Nana, Papa, Gma and Gpa, and other family which was great. Mom also took me to the "Playpit" with Josiah and Sam and we had a blast playing all afternoon. So I must say...I like this Birthday thing! When can we do it again?!

Caleb's first Birthday Party

Caleb's First Birthday

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Momentus Moments of Recent Days....

Belfast

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Oh, how time has flown! It was just last week, on April 10th, that we celebrated being in England for two years! And this coming week, April 23rd, we will be celebrating Caleb's first birthday! We can't believe it!! Though we most certainly miss Canada and all our beloved Canadians, we do indeed feel settled here and are enjoying life, as busy as it is. We are grateful for all the friends we've made and for our church family. Our taste buds have been tested, our language tweaked, and our driving skills stretched and improved. Though we've become a bit europeanized, we're still hearty Canadians! We've also been blessed by having so many of you visit us here and understand our lives here a bit better. Looking back on our time here, its been so amazing! So many fabulous experiences and opportunities and now we're looking forward to another two years packed with excitement, adventure and growth! So thanks for sticking by us and growing with us... and we look forward to the future together.

(Above is an album of photos from life at home and our trip to Belfast, Nothern Ireland with dear friends "Grandma & Grandpa" Guenther. We had a lovely time of exploring and fellowship.)

Janelle, Ronnie and Caleb

Have a Wonderful Easter

We want to wish you a wonderful Easter.

What an amazing time of being able to reflect on the greatness what God has done for us, in sending Jesus, to take our sin and shame on the cross and conquer sin and death through his resurrection. How amazing it is that He who was righteous and had no sin, gave who had sin, righteousness.

Easter is a time of great celebration for those who have received God's grace and forgiveness through Jesus and have given themselves over to the Lordship of Jesus. We celebrate the new life He has created in us and how He allow us to share this ministry of reconciliation with others.

For those who do not know him, the truth is that what we celebrate at Easter is as much for you as it is for me. It is a chance for you to reach out and open you heart to the love, grace, mercy, forgiveness and Lordship of Jesus. He died for you, for your forgiveness!

He is offering it to you. He loves you with an everlasting love. He is waiting for you to receive what He is offering, a new life, a new heart, a hope, a future, a full life, a life everlasting. No it is not always easy, but it is worth it.

So blessing to you all today, no matter what your faith is or who it is you follow. We are so grateful for you in our lives and hope and pray that more then anything, you would understand the reality of who Jesus is and what He has done for you in His death and resurrection.

May you know the truth and may it set you free.

Much Love,

Ronnie, Janelle & Caleb +

February Update

We hope you are well and living life to its fullest. We are presently enjoying life and all the opportunities that have come our way. We are excited about the things God is calling us to and the ways he is stretching us in our thinking and leadership. We love that He is taking us to a new level and helping us to see the realities that are before us to impact and influence others to see them living lives that are full of Jesus' love, truth and blessings. What an amazing thing it is to live with Jesus in control of your life, He is so intimately involved in every area and longs for us to live that abundant life everyday. What a joy it is! No it is not always easy, but it is always amazing when we let Him lead!

This past month we have had many exciting things happen both personally and ministry wise. We have accepted the role as leaders of the Young Adults ministry in the church. This will be a volunteer commitment of 3 evening a month. We are very excited to be entering into this opportunity to impact and lead this age group of men and women together. Having the ability for Janelle and I to lead this group together is really exciting for us. One of our closest couple friends, Chris and Gemma, are also joining us in leadership of this ministry. We feel privileged to help mentor them and work alongside them in this ministry.

I also had the privilege of being at a church up in Wakefield with a colleague of mine from NLI last Sunday. This is the Church that Smith Wigglesworth died in while doing a friends funeral! How cool is that! I was asked to speak with the youth in the morning service and preached in the evening service. In the morning two young ladies from the youth. Enyo and Kirstin committed their lives to Jesus and asked Him to be there Lord and Savior. How awesome is that! Then in the evening we had a good response from the church and a number of individuals where prayed for and ministered to, including one 10 year boy who was running the power point and came right from the back booth to the front asking God to strengthen him and fill him with the Holy Spirit, so he would not loose perspective of the influence he has to impact those he has relationship with.

Please continue to pray for us and those who we have the privilege of having relationship with as we serve Jesus and the calling He has given us for Europe.

Please visit our prayer page (click here) to see specific prayer requests we have this month.

Blessing to you all,

Ronnie, Janelle & Caleb

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