Fresh From the Olive Press
In case you haven’t heard…
As we announced in our last e-newsletter, we will be returning to the States. We are currently preparing boxes, and making preparations for this return. The reason we are coming back is two-fold. One, financially, we have not been able to maintain the support level necessary to live in Spain. Secondly, we have found ourselves in a situation with the education of our children that requires much more support and attention than we are able to get here. Either of these issues in themselves would be sufficient to make our return necessary as they are both serious. We worked at these obstacles from many different angles to see if we could make things work out here, but we found ourselves only avoiding the imminent reality and thus decided last August to come back to the States. We are NOT quitting mission work but are going to be working with CAM USA in outreach efforts toward the huge Hispanic community stateside.
Arrival on US soil and thereafter…
We will be arriving in Texas mid December and spending some time there at CAM mission headquarters before trekking up by van through AZ, CA, and OR before getting to WA in late December. We will be staying with Nate’s parents in Anacortes for a time of furlough. As 2010 begins, we will be visiting with as many of you as possible, connecting with our supporting churches, friends, and family. This time will also be important in praying through the decision process of where we will be working in outreach to the Hispanic USA community.
Our lives as we wrap up work in Ubeda...
As November arrived, I, Nate, ended my teaching responsibilities in the church. Passing on teaching tasks to Jose and Krista has been easy as they are both capable. However, it is not without regret that my time of influence is coming to an end. It was a privilege to teach God’s word to the youth and others in the church. We will also miss the other activities & evangelism we’ve taken part in here. We enjoyed a special meal at church 2 Sundays ago as we gathered after the church service. We will miss these times of fellowship and communion. We are also saying goodbyes to other friends here like our long time friends in Caniles. This all flows with a bitter sweet sense as we contemplate what God has next for us, and thinking of rejoining family and friends that we have not seen for 2 years.
With love and grace, Nate & Mary Saxe
Sierra’s 14 Bday Villacarillo folletos Festival Oct
PLEASE PRAY:
*SALE OF OUR VAN (& many other details)
*TRANSITION FOR ALL OF US, ESP. THE KIDS.
*SUPPORT NEEDS THAT STILL NEED TO BE MET
*MINISTRY DIRECTION STATESIDE.
*SAFETY IN TRAVEL AND HEALTH
*For Spain missionaries, the Leatherwood family, whom we help at the 7 oaks camps (mom of 5 has colon cancer, Lisa.)
*UBEDA CHURCH, particularly the youth
SAXE INFO:
blog
facebook:
Maria Michelle Saxe
email:
saxe@orcasonline.com
To support us financially:
CAM International
8625 La Prada Dr
Dallas, TX 75228
800-366-2264
acct #: 088580
*by mail w/ check or by paypal on CAM’s website. On checks, include separate note with our name and acct # for first time giving.
