June

Dear Praying friends,

Greetings from the north west USA. One month into our furlough and we're starting to feel at home, just in time for packing up and getting back on the road!

It's been encouraging to visit with friends and see many fellow believers while we share about the Lord's work in Tanzania. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Tanzanian church. Annual meetings for the elders in our area are taking place these 3 days. “Wings of the Morning” sailing ship will be re-launched this coming week and moored in a safer harbor, Lord willing. And dad and mom Johnson are busy moving house once again.

Our girls are adjusting well to so many changes and all the traveling. Emily was sick during our first week, but has recovered and is now back to her wiggly self with two new teeth. Esther loves playing with so many new friends and looks forward to her Sunday School class we've consistently attended for the past 4 weeks. Pray for us as we pack boxes and suitcases to send on ahead.

Thank you for your prayerful support, we really appreciate it.

Serving The Highest Master,

Luke, Gina, Esther and Emily Johnson

My fun girl...

Seeing snow!

In a BIG bathtub, so they are both able to be in at the same time.

Running around EBC campus.

Picking a wedgie... it was a faze and I'm glad it's over!

Emmaus graduation

Congratulations Joy, Christopher and Amanda!

Christopher, the graduate with his sister.

Christopher and Mom.

Fun traveling

Just hours after arriving at O'hare.

Sick baby and tired mommy... welcome to the USA!

Taking a family photo for our prayer card.

A couple days later we're feeling and looking a lot better.

In the Modern World

Dear friends and family, thank you for your prayers.

The long car trip across Tanzania and the long plane rides en route to the U.S. all went well. An overnight lay-over in London meant that we could see the Whites (Old time friends of the Johnsons) briefly, and rest between continents.

We are currently in Chicago staying with Danny & Annie Johnson. Annette & baby Linden, and Lisa (Luke's sisters) showed up and surprised us. It has been great to spend time together with all of them.

On Friday (May 6) we met up with Carol Mattix (Gina's Mom) and went to Emmaus Bible College to attend Christopher Mattix's graduation. We were able to see many of our old professors from when we attended the College and, of course, participate in the graduation ceremonies. Now we are back in Chicago and tomorrow we will take a two-day train trip to Seattle, along with Carol and Christopher Mattix.

It has been a bit difficult getting over jet lag, and along with the fatigue Gina and I feel like we are coming down with colds again. Emily has also had a rough first week in the States, being sick since we started the first flight out of Tanzania. After a doctor's visit and proper medication she is now on the mend.

We would appreciate your prayers for health & strength and for the many travels and visiting we have ahead of us. Hopefully we will get to see many of you during our stay in this country. We certainly do appreciate your prayers and support on our behalf.

In His grace & care,

Luke, Gina, Esther, & Emily Johnson