"I have been living in Malawi since September 2010 and I have been a full time missionary for Iris Ministries since February 2011. In that time I have been doing a variety of things. From September 2010 to May 2011 I was working at the Iris primary school as well as working as an assistant to our base Director, David Morrison.

"We said goodbye to a good friend on September 7th this year. Our goodbyes were long-planned, but the circumstances were not expected. Daryl Martin together with his wife and children were scheduled to leave for Cambodia Sept.14th. They have become so much a part of our lives in these last two years that we knew our goodbyes would be sad. Jon who is 16 has become Patrick’s closest friend. They spent hours together creating, entertaining, chatting and solving life’s problems. Caleb who is 12 brought laughter wherever he went. He often came to say ‘Hi’ and hang out for a while.

“In addition to our work with the Zimpeto Bible School we are always watching for ways to be involved in outside ministry. This past year we have had the privilege of participating in some marriage seminars that Pastor Pedro Macuacua and others have started holding in various churches.

"The first half of this year has been very exciting! There has been a lot of joy personally! While new construction projects have been a bit slower, it has allowed for more personal time.

"Where does the time go and how does it pass so quickly? It seems like only a month or so ago that I was writing an update, and here I am again. And once again I am here to tell you of how incredibly amazing our God is!

"Many things have taken place, but the most personal one was that I celebrated my 60th birthday here in Mozambique. It was such fun, and of course the children all laughed at how old I am…. After all, here 60 is considered to be ‘old’. The kids have told me that they would now have to call me ‘Vovo’ (grandmother), instead of Mama Linda.

Don and Elizabeth are beginning their seventh year of working in Pemba, Mozambique alongside a large group of missionaries and Mozambicans serving there.

"Greetings to all of my friends.

"There is a worship song, and the chorus is: I love, I love........ I love Your Presence........I love, I love....... I love Your Presence. This pretty much sums up my love relationship with Jesus. He has been so amazing, especially over these last few months. He has been releasing so much joy, peace and favour as He continually fills me up!
 
"As I go and do the prison ministry, God always releases His Spirit and touches the hearts of the suspects and police alike. I LOVE the way the Holy Spirit does that!