Webb Page Newsletter September 07

The Webb Page

September 2007

The months of July, August and September have been filled many adventures for the Webb family.

Read on to learn more…

Teams and More Teams

We were privileged to work with two different work and witness teams during these three months. The first was a group from Carlsbad, California who worked very hard in children’s ministries and in construction of the new MAC Area Leadership building. They are already planning a youth trip for August of 2008. We can’t wait!

The second was a group from Michigan that worked in the north part of Nicaragua on a new church building in La Carbonera. David enjoyed his time with this team and in addition much headway was made on the new structure.

Children from La Carbonera helping with the construction.

The other team during this period was a Jesus Film team that brought equipment and helped with showings in Panama. David had a great time getting to know those on the team and looks forward to seeing some of them this coming weekend in Portland at the Work and Witness conference.

Time with Family

We did manage to sneak in a few days of rest in the midst of all the activities. In July, David’s mom and sister from Iowa made a visit to Costa Rica. We had a great time exploring La Paz Waterfall Gardens, which we highly recommend to everyone visiting here. And of course we saw the amazing Poas volcano. It is not everyday you can look down into a volcano!

David’s mom, Virginia, then David and his sister Tina.

In August, we took a few days off to spend at the beach. We had promised the kids a beach trip before school started and we nearly ran out of time, but finally we found 3 days in a row to get away. The beach was great and even though we got some sunburns, it was great fun to ride the waves and walk on the beach.

Trouble in Paradise

In September, Hurricane Felix decided to make his name known in Central America. David was visiting the area of Puerto Cabezas to prepare for a Jesus Film team that will visit in February 2008 when Felix decided to make landfall. It was quite an experience for him as he had not been in the center of a hurricane before, but God protected David and the other leaders from harm. The devastation is vast from this storm and people there will be rebuilding for a long time.

A photo of the devastation from the airplane

Back to Class
The kids returned to school after summer break and are now back in the routine of things. Kayley danced in the Costa Rican Independence Day Celebration and Joshua is considering going out for basketball later this fall. They have both enjoyed the school more this semester probably because they are more accustomed to it and know more kids. We’re thankful.

Kayley’s class dressed up for the event. Kayley is on the far left near the back.

Upcoming Events
Well, David is in the states now for Work and Witness conventions in Ohio and Portland as well as a quick trip to Tennessee to preach at our home church. After that trip there are plans to visit different places within Costa Rica to do some Evangelism Training. Then another trip to Southeast Nicaragua to minister there. In November each district will have their conventions. Not sure if we’ll make it to them all, but at least to some of them.

Shelley would like to visit the north part of Nicaragua in early December to visit the two Child Development Centers there, but those plans are still in process.

Deputation Services 2009

Yes, I know 2009 seems a long way off, but already we are booking dates for services in June, July and August of 2009. If you are interested in having the Webb Family visit your church or district, you can contact us directly at swebb@nazmac.org or dwebb@nacmac.org. Dates are filling fast and June is already nearly full, so let us know so we don’t miss your area in 2009.

This has been a good three months of ministry. We especially thank you for your prayers for David while in Puerto Cabezas. We were sure glad to see him arrive home from that trip!

God bless you all,

The Webb Family