TONY
"Back to School"
This year's back to school marks the beginning of Tony's 6th year of ministry here in Sequim. Can you believe it?! Time flies. Last weekend we had a retreat with the volunteer leaders and are excited for what this year will bring.
Tony himself is also going back to school this fall. He was recently accepted to a Doctor of Ministry program through Fuller Seminary. Focusing on "Youth, Family and Culture," the program operates in a cohort style.
Half of the year Tony will be reading, then meet for two weeks in Pasadena with his fellow classmates, then spend the other half working on papers and projects. After three years of this Tony will then work on and implement a project suited for his ministry.
This fall is a little bit intense because Tony didn't get his syllabus until the end of August and is required to read 4500 pages before November 9th. He's getting up early and off to work each morning to put in a couple of hours before the official day begins. So far he has two books completed. Only 17 more to go!
CLAIRE
Women's Ministry
This last weekend I had my first official "speaking engagement." I was invited (and paid a bit)to speak to a "moms on the run" group at it's first meeting. I shared my thoughts on contentment and really enjoyed the process and the event. It took me quite a bit to prepare but seems to really work with my passions and my giftings. Perhaps there will be more opportunities in the future.
In the meantime, I have taken on some leadership responsibilities with our young womens/mom ministry called "SHE." We start up on September 30th and I have been busy putting together our calendar or speakers and rallying a team of other women to share the load. God is putting all of the pieces together and I am very thankful.
GAVIN
Sure, you've had a lot of him lately, but I did forget to share his latest stats.
At his one-year check up:
Weight: 23lbs. 4oz 55th percentile
Height: 30 inches 55th percentile
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