Vehicle Update

Well the old van is definitely struggling to retain life. It is still getting me to work (3.5 miles) and back each day, but it is sounding rougher and running rougher each time I start it up. Our friends have provided a van for Jinni and the children to visit North Carolina this week. Thank you Dedrick Family!!

I have looked at a couple of vans. One was very low-priced (2500.00 + fees) but had no seats in it, it has a NEW transmission and 147,000 miles on the current engine. Another had about 126,000 and was a more expensive (3400.00 + fees) complete package. We do need to be able to add towing ability if it is not already on the van. Neither of these specimens had a towing setup included.

We really are not in a position to buy a thing. The repair costs for our current van would be better invested in a newer used vehicle. We know many of you are praying with us so I am sharing our current status.

Thank you for your continued prayer for our family,
Roland (for the Shafers)
2 Cor 4-5
http://6given2jesus.org

The Kids Recent Activities

Our children have been enjoying themselves very much this break. They too have been visiting with old friends at the swimming pool and making new friends during Mom's swimming lessons.




A few days ago they got a chance to do some horseback riding.

I'm not sure if all of them rode on the horse there because it seems the golf cart was popular, too! The tractor looked to be a hit as well...

Ten Days and counting down...

The time has certainly whizzed by for us. In just 10 days we will be heading back up to Ontario Canada to begin our final year at the Missions Training Centre there.

We have all been very busy working, swimming, and enjoying the company of friends.

As you think about our return trip, please pray with us. Our Astro van, seems to be gradually dying daily. The starter, you might remember, went out on us as we were leaving Canada a few weks ago. Well now it seems that an exhaust valve is going on the fritz and the engine is running quite rough. One of our dear friends is trying to see if he can get us an engine repair for a reasonable cost - if the poor thing can hold out until then. Jinni is praying for the Lord to deliver something "new" to us.

So we seek the Lord's provision and wisdom while we wait on Him. Thank you for partnering with us before the throne of our Lord. We know that whatever we ask according to His will He hears us, and we are so glad He has commited Himself to that on our behalf.

confidently praying,
Roland (for the family)
2 Cor 4 & 5