Thursday, May 8, 2014

Action Shots of Stateside Mission Administration & Future Salsa!

Almost any missionary in the field with a camera and an internet connection can post inspirational photos...but it takes a special breed to capture the breathtaking excitement, thrills and spills, of Stateside mission administration in action. "Hold onto your hats, boys..."

Here I am in the midst of a scanning project related to fund raising, non-profit management, and board governance. (MAG's Pepperstone Annex)

Here we are preparing our reports summarizing the contacts we made, opportunities we pursued, and resources we discovered at last month's TECH Conference. Tucker and Tanner are making sure we remain undisturbed. (MAG's Pepperstone Annex)

Sean and Karen take a break from outlining dates, tasks, and roles for a medical team being organized from a local church here in Burlington. Tentative dates for the trip to Rus Rus, Honduras are September 25-October 4. Lord willing, Karen and I will both be part of that team. (MAG Headquarters)

Sean and I discuss a communications project for digital and print distribution. (MAG Headquarters)

Here we are with Sean at a recent Pastor's luncheon hosted by a local church. We're scheduled to take part in another luncheon next week.

 Karen prepares the MAG conference room for our monthly staff and volunteers meeting.

And if that's not enough action-packed adventure to rock your socks...the bonus photo is...

OF OUR FIRST SOUTHERN SALSA GARDEN!!!! That's right, ladies and gentlemen, the tomatoes, jalapenos, banana peppers, and green peppers are in the ground and sprouting up. Stay tuned for the Southern Salsa Saga!

Southern Salsa on the South Side of Pepperstone Annex.

Stay tuned for reports from Honduras, Guatemala, Burlington, NC and Coshocton, OH!

If you're looking for administrative excitement, you've come to the right place. Tell your friends, share our link...there's more missionary drama here than in Downton Abbey and NCIS combined...remember to breathe...

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Excellent Blog!!!!!!!!!! I am breathless. Love the dogs guarding the annex! Love Your newest Volunteer Dad

Janet said...

We just planted Habenaro peppers and some Thai peppers today! Hot, hot!

Unknown said...

I too am left breathless! Whew! :) It is nice to hear what you two are up to and how the Lord is increasing your opportunities to both serve through MAG and get the word out. Love you guys! - Brenda

Old Codger said...

Okay, Janet,

You guys are obviously out of our pepper "league"! Are you gonna make salsa with them or just enjoy them as additives and garnish?

Old Codger said...

Thanks, Brenda!

We're praying for you guys as you adjust to life in St. Louis and look forward to hanging out with you next week!

Anonymous said...

I'm waiting for a post when someone slaps you aside the head (NCIS generated;)Seriously, you guys are so good at communicating and keeping us up-to-date.

Old Codger said...

Thanks, Jan! Please feel free to pass our blog link along to anyone and everyone else you think might enjoy it!