Thank you for your diligent prayers on our behalf. After spending a number of weeks investigating our request to expedite the papers and investigating us, the immigration office decided that we did not qualify for priority handling. We have considered more than once leaving without this visa, but such a decision would probably prevent Abel from ever traveling with me again to the U.S. Linda MicMillan, the missionary wife with whom we have worked in the DR sent us the following email:
Some things look like they are bad but God knows they are for our good. Another obstacle thrown in the path but it's not unsurmountable. It's interesting that we asked for the appointment on Thursday and on Thursday you received that notification. God can still open the door and we will continue to make the request.
We are hopeful that we will receive our notice for an interview soon, and be able to jump right back in for the Fall semester. In the meantime, under Abel's direction, Rebecca is going with the family to English Camp in Juan Tomas, and leaves on July 16. Abel will be holding down the fort at the family farm, milking goats once again.
English Camp is an evangelical camp that runs Monday through Saturday. We will have the 12-15 year-old age group. Our theme is “The Greatest Command,” and throughout the week we will be using the 10 Commandments to lead directly to the Cross, and ending with the greatest command: loving the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Please pray that God would use this for His glory and the furtherance of His kingdom.
Thank you for your support and prayers. We pray for God's blessings on all of you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
