Project Shine 2009 June 21st-26th

This year we have 7 going in the Youth Group to Project Shine. Project Shine is a local missions trip we do each year to work in the Kenmore area of Akron. We will be painting houses, both inside and out, small construction projects, and yard work to the residents in need. This is a great way to minister the Gospel of our Lord through service to our extended community. We have built relationships with Project Shine over the last four years and are looking forward to a great week this summer. There is a cost of $175 each for the students going and we are seeking to raise this money at our dinner. Prayerfully consider donating to our God by giving our teens the opportunity to serve Him at Project Shine. For more information on Project Shine check out www.projectshineakron.org.

Steve & Heather Now Missionaries in Mali

Greetings family and friends, Many of you are already aware, and few of you will be surprised, that Heather and I are finally full-fledged missionaries. We will be raising support over the next year and hope to start language training in France by Summer of 2010, and to be in Mali by the fall of 2011.

Below is our very first Missions Update/Newsletter. If you have any questions about how to help support us just ask, we have plenty of information to share!

Our deepest gratitude to all of you that have been so faithful in your prayers and encouragement as we have spent the last 3 years getting to this point. We look forward to wonderful and challenging times serving in Mali, and hope you will join us for the adventure.

Drs. Steven and Heather Holsenback

Here today, gone to-mali!
Christian and Missionary AllianceThe Koutiala Women's and Children's Hospital

Koutiala, Mali