(our latest steps): February 17, 2015 through February 23, 2015

(our latest steps)

February 23, 2015

Snow Angels in snowy Colorado! 
This past weekend, parts of the front range got 
more than 13 inches of snow! 

February 22, 2015

"Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord."
Psalm 134:2
What a privilege it is to worship the Lord each Sunday 
with different church bodies all over the country!

February 21, 2015

 Uncle Josh and the boys had a fun time in Longmont,
spending time with farm animals and playing in the snow!

Hot chocolate always makes snowy days better!

February 20, 2015

The Rocky Mountains! A beautiful sign that we 
have arrived in the team's home state... Colorado!

February 19, 2015

Yosef and Mawitea taking a snooze 

on the long drive back to Colorado.

February 18, 2015

 Look at all the fun these kiddos are having holding 
these precious lambs!

"Thank You for the Lamb,
The precious Lamb of God
 Because of Your grace, 
 I can finish this race;
 The precious Lamb of God"
Lyrics by Kirk Franklin

February 17, 2015

The team visited the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)
Headquarters in Nampa, Idaho.

They learned about the many missionaries that 
have risked their lives to share the 
Good News of Jesus around the world. 
They even saw parts of the plane 
Jim Elliot and his team flew.

(our latest steps): February 10, 2015 through February 16, 2015

(our latest steps)

February 16, 2015

And the miles roll on...
This week the team will be heading out of Oregon 
onto Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, 
and then onto Colorado. 
Thank you for the prayers! 

February 15, 2015

"Know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, 
that the Lord is God in heaven above
 and on the earth beneath; there is no other."
Deuteronomy 4:39

February 14, 2015

Happy Valentine's Day from the HLF Uncles!

Haua overlooking the beautiful open range in Oregon! 

February 13, 2015

Science scavenger hunt instructions being given
at the front entrance of the Sage Center in Boardman, Oregon!

Donaldson and Haua enjoying tractor "driving"
at the SAGE Center!

Silly farm faces!

Duhtea learning all the uses of potatoes in our world.

February 12, 2015

Walking the Oregon Trail 
with a host family in Ione, Oregon!

February 11, 2015

"With one voice we will sing,
Every tribe and every tongue brings a harmony.
With one voice we will bring
Heaven’s beautiful melody down to this earth,
As we sing to our King with one voice!"
Lyrics by Steven Curtis Chapman

February 10, 2015

 Teyba, Auntie Stacy and Millie!

Thank you Auntie Stacy 
for making our time in eastern Oregon so special!

(our latest steps): February 3, 2015 through February 9, 2015

(our latest steps)

February 9, 2015

"little feet, BIG SMILES"

Look who made it onto the front page of the 

Lifestyles section of the East Oregonian!

February 8, 2015

What a privilege it is to watch 

Donaldson share his testimony

and the great rescue in his life each week.

God is so good!

February 7, 2015

"Lead me to the cross 
Where Your love poured out"
Lyrics by Hillsong United
Auntie Liza, Feli, and Miriami

climbing at Butte Park.

Thank You Auntie Stacy for planning and preparing such

a special week for us in Hermiston, Oregon! 

What an incredible time!

February 6, 2015

The team at Multnomah Falls in Oregon.

"Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; 

all your waves and breakers have swept over me."
Psalm 42:7

The staff on the bridge!

February 5, 2015

"...he leads me beside quiet waters."

Psalm 23:2b

February 4, 2015

"Give careful thought to the paths for your feet 

and be steadfast in all your ways."

Proverbs 4:26

Loving the beauty of Roseburg, Oregon!

February 3, 2015

The team posing in front of Mount Shasta 
on their way from California to Oregon!

(our latest steps): January 27, 2015 through February 2, 2015

(our latest steps)

February 2, 2015

"Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
2 Corinthians 3:17b
It is so precious to watch these young girls grow 
in the freedom of Christ.

February 1, 2015

"There is a candle in every soul
Some brightly burning, some dark and cold
And there is a spirit who brings a fire
Ignites a candle and makes his home"
Lyrics by Chris Rice

The choir singing and Uncle Belay sharing 
at First Baptist Church in Stockton, California.

January 31, 2015

 Time with Uncle Bob and Uncle John from Compassion!  

Thank you for all that you do to help advocate 
for the least of these! 
Compassion.com/hislittlefeet

January 30, 2015

Feli and Miriami's host home made the girls 
a delicious Mizo meal! 

The team had so much fun at a University of Pacific 

basketball game! Being on the court brought back 

lots of fun memories for Uncle Mikey! 

January 29, 2015

Sweet Saii sharing during a concert. 
God has does wonders in each of the children's lives! 

The team's last California sunset for now
...see you this Summer California!

January 28, 2015

Haua's first sushi experience with his host home! 

January 27, 2015

We are always showered with such love and 
thoughtfulness in our host homes. 

 Thank you Auntie Jeannie for
making custom (and delicious) name cookies
 for each of the members on the team!
What a gift of love and making each child feel so special!