Don and Elizabeth Sendek Newsletter Dec 5, 2005

On October 19th, after 37 years, Glennah and I (Elizabeth) saw each other again. We had been school friends, but had lost track of each other. There has been much joy in re-establishing our friendship and sharing our journeys of almost four decades. This reunion epitomizes what has been the trademark of the past six months away from Colombia: the renewal and celebration of relationships. Ties with many friends have been refreshed as we have had the opportunity to visit and share face to face or over the phone. We treasure your loyal friendship in spite of distance and time.

Our partnership with churches and individuals that support us through prayer and funds has been nourished through sharing in Sunday school classes, prayer groups, church services and small groups. We are deeply thankful for their faithful companionship; in some cases during the 32 years since Don left for Colombia under LAM. How memorable it was to visit Donna, in Montana! She has prayed for us for two decades, without ever meeting us in person.

Family relations have been renewed as we have visited with relatives in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and California. It has been great to meet new members of the family, through birth or marriage. Our marriage commitment has reached a new stage as we celebrate 30 years together.

Our walk with the Lord has been invigorated through quite, unrushed times to hear His voice, prayer, service and worship with His people, the beauty of His creation and stimulating books.

During the past months we have been cared for and loved by many of you. You have taken time to visit and renew our relationship, you have supplied us wonderful meals and warm comfortable beds, you have offered listening ears and wise advise, gifts and prayers, and much more. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

On Jan. 10th we will leave from the Bay Area, en route to Colombia. Elizabeth will spend a week teaching in Hawaii, before joining Don in So. California. From Jan. 19th to Feb. 1st. we will drive back to Florida, flying to Medellin on Feb. 4th.

As we return to Colombia, we ask you to pray for:
" Flexibility, passion and humility in our service at the seminary
" Sale of our car when we get to Miami, prior to returning to Colombia.
" Peace conversations between the Colombian government and armed groups.

May Christ, the one who came to restore our relationship with God and with one another, fill you with His peace and joy this Christmas season and in the coming year.

Don and Elizabeth Sendek