Missionaries

One of the many things I love about our church is the support we give to many missionaries and organizations around the world.  One of the families we support is the Reynolds family.  Chase, Kelli and their 3 sons live in Indonesia and often travel into the jungle where they do their work.  Their job is to learn the Yetfa language, a currently unwritten language, and develop a written language so they can translate the Bible and teach it to local leaders.
They have a blog where they talk about their family and give updates on their work. In their latest update, Kelli talks about how Chase is recovering from Malaria and Dengue fever.  They were in the states last year and we had the opportunity to meet them and hear, among other things, how their kids have been diagnosed with malaria several times.  What??  I would have been on the first plane home. They stayed, fought and have come out on top each time. Indonesia is where they are meant to be.  That is where God wants them and they are happy to be there serving Him.
Amazing is the first word that comes to mind when I think about them.  They felt a calling, followed it and are making a difference.  While you can make a difference anywhere, it takes a special person/family to move across the world and change their lives the way they have.
I just wanted to put a spotlight on them for a moment. They are wonderful people.  If you can help support them, it would mean a lot.  It doesn't have to be money.  Letters, prayers or maybe a candy bar every now and then mean the world to them.  Its amazing how the smallest things often make the biggest difference.