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October Newsletter 2026
Have you contacted ABWE? There is still time to say, “Yes, I’ll come and help with the roofing project!” Urban Guesthouse Roofing Mission Trip | ABWE October was a month filled with both highs and lows! We started the month with a guesthouse full of Norwegians who came to help with a Christian school. They were a blessing, and we pray that God will use them mightily. As for us, both Danielle and Luke came down with severe cases of COVID. Danielle was sick for several days, bu


September Newsletter 2026
Mission work doesn’t always involve Bible studies, evangelism, and church services. Sometimes, it means doing the daily grind. This first month of school brought an adjustment for the kids, but also for Michele, who homeschooled the children for more than ten years. Transporting the children to and from school allows us to play taxi and pick up other children along the way. God also fills that time with opportunities to pour into situations we otherwise might not have time fo


August Newsletter 2026
A trip to the village of Ndungu Kebbeh, never disappoints. Our colleague Alison is staying in the city near us while we discuss and plan ABWE’s future in The Gambia. Unfortunately, this requires traveling back and forth to pay employee salaries and maintain the village ministry while it stays mostly vacant. Traveling alone on a long journey is never fun, so Michele joined as her travel buddy. Every ferry ride brings an adventure filled with loads of people, vehicles, and ever


Newsletter June/July 2026
Goodbyes are never easy, and travel is exhausting, but we’re so excited to be back where God called us. Returning to our home, mostly empty for the past year, came with a few challenges and headaches: our oven broke, and we needed to replace the ceiling fan and air conditioner in our bedroom. Still, our roof stayed dry, and our car started right away, so God had us hit the ground running in just over a week. Michele joined our colleague, Joan Schmitz, for the end-of-the-year


Newsletter March/April/May 2026
Praise the Lord for His faithfulness. By His grace, we have reached our current financial need to return to the field, and we are scheduled to leave for The Gambia on July 2nd. This quarter, we began with a missions emphasis month at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio. It was a blessing to spend time with the missions team and the congregation, sharing what God is doing in The Gambia and discussing future ministry needs, including replacing the guesthouse roof. The follo


Newsletter Dec/Jan/Feb 2026
In December, we embraced American Christmas traditions—visiting train gardens, attending parades, our sending church's Christmas Banquet, and enjoying tree lightings with family and friends. This festive season was such a valuable time of renewal for our family. In January, we met with several individuals and shared our ministry with the congregation at Brisbin Baptist in Brisbin, PA, where we were warmly received. Please pray that they will consider supporting us monthly. We


Newsletter Sept/Oct/Nov 2025
Merry Christmas! These past three months have flown by as we have travelled, visited supporting churches, and cherished time with family. We began September at a missions' conference with Bethel Baptist Church in Hampton, Virginia, where we were overwhelmed by their love and sense of community throughout the week. The following Sunday, we reported to Calvary Baptist Church in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and enjoyed sweet fellowship with their congregation. Shortly after, we visite


June/July/August Newsletter
It has been a huge transition packing up our lives in the Gambia for our time of home assignment in the United States. Saying goodbye is...


May Newsletter 2025
Our last month in Gambian ministry this term feels bittersweet. God is keeping all of us busy in His business all the same. Danielle...


April Newsletter 2025
April has been an incredible month of faith celebrations! With Ramadan and Easter happening so close, God opened the door to share...


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