I think not so much of the lovely vistas, but of a different and very special dimension of her beauty: her people. In particular, I think of dear friends. Inspiring co-workers in the work of mission.

As we move on through this US/PR assignment, we are grateful for wonderful visits with our network family in so many places. Your love and hospitality has been refreshing and refueling to us, even as we feel the mileage in our bodies.

American Baptist International Ministries is responding to the needs in Asia following the recent series of devastating tsunamis, typhoons, earthquakes, flooding and mudslides.  A $25,000 One Great Hour of Sharing emergency disaster grant has been distributed to partners working throughout the region to meet the immediate needs faced by the victims