The Webb Page Newsletter - January 2007

The Webb Page

Volume III, Number 1 January 2007

We have arrived safely in Costa Rica after a wonderful time in the U.S. with friends and family. Read on to hear all about it…

Wonderful Vacation in Iowa

We had a great time visiting with friends and family in Iowa and Illinois. What a whirlwind trip! Of course, it wasn’t all fun and games. We had lots of work to do too. The first day was spent making arrangements for our crates to be moved to Costa Rica as well as going to the doctor. The kids needed immunizations and the dentist got rich off Kayley’s teeth once again. And of course we did some shopping for those things that are hard to find in Central America. But the best part was enjoying the holidays with family after being away for a year. We do not plan on returning to the US for over two years, so it was a sad goodbye once again, but already some relatives are talking of visiting, so the two years will not seem so long.

Parting Ways

On January 2, the Webb family arrived at the O’Hara airport, but we didn’t take the same flights. David took a flight to South Africa and Shelley and the kids headed for Guatemala. David attended the Third Wave Conference in Johannesburg and finally met up with the rest of us ten days later in Costa Rica. It was quite an adventure for Shelley and the kids to travel to Costa Rica without Dad, but God provided the way without a single problem. We are pleased with our new home in Costa Rica, especially since it is located on the seminary grounds and has lots of open space for the kids to play and run (something we had missed in Guatemala!). And it was a happy reunion when Dad finally arrived on January 12^th.

New Address

We are pleased that we can receive mail here in Costa Rica (we had a hard time receiving our packages in Guatemala!) and we hear it is best to send through the USPS using first class mail. Please address packages to David Webb and send to the following address:

Seminario Nazareno (SENDAS)

Apartado 3977-1000

San Jose, Costa Rica

Assignment Changes

During Shelley’s first day of training for Finances for MAC South, she received a phone call from our director, Dr. Saenz saying that he had changed our assignments and that she could stop the training in finances. What an answer to prayer! Later that day, we received an email stating that David would be the Coordinator for Youth and Evangelism and that Shelley would assist him in these positions. We are both thrilled with the changes and pray that God will use us in the area of MAC Sur.

The Crates Arrive

It was a big day for us when our crates finally arrived. They were unopened and in great condition after a year of storage. Within a few hours, they were emptied out and broken down to be used as building material here on the seminary grounds. Kayley ran around the house saying, “It’s Christmas Eve, It’s Christmas Eve!” and has really enjoyed playing with her toys again. Joshua searched to find his Playstation and has put it to good use in these weeks. Mom and Dad are just glad to have some familiar things around the house as it makes it feel more like home. There are no pictures on the walls yet, but there will be soon.

Ministry/School Begins

David left on January 26^th with Eric Buell (Coordinator for Work and Witness) to meet up with a team in Panama City. It’s a great opportunity to meet the leaders on the Central Panama District and also continue to learn Spanish. They will return on February 5^th.

The kids started school January 15^th at International Christian School. They wear uniforms and ride a bus each day. They have adjusted quickly and enjoy the school, their teachers and their new friends. We had to make a few adjustments to their schedules as Joshua was in a French class which was taught in Spanish and Kayley was in a social studies class taught in Spanish. Thankfully, the school made some changes and they both are now in a beginner’s Spanish class which is more on their level.

Prayer Requests:

ØPray that we will continue to learn the language and become adapted to the Costa Rican culture.

ØPray for vision in ministry as we train and assist the leaders in the churches in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.

ØPray for our children, Joshua (age 12) and Kayley (age 8) as they adjust to their new school and surroundings.

We sure appreciate your prayers during this transition to Costa Rica. Truly, we have felt God’s hand leading and guiding and assuring us again and again that we are in His will, right where we should be.

We cannot thank you all enough for your support! We could not be in Costa Rica without your help and prayers. Feel free to contact us by email at shelwebb@hotmail.com. May God bless you for all you do!

The Webb Family

David, Shelley, Joshua and Kayley