Ian and Luke getting ready for our friend Megan's wedding last spring.
A Wilson family tradition is going to "Pop-Pop's" beach house. Each summer we spend a week with Steve's family (pushing 17 in all)...Yes, it's pure insanity :)
Birthdays are always a highlight. Ian is now 8, Luke is 6 and Madeline is 2 3/4 :)
In November we escaped to our accountant/friend's mountain home where the boys went bus jumping and played in the snow, while Maddie played it safe and warm. Thanks Milly and Merle!
I can't mention 2010 highlights without letting you drool over Stef's food. Really, does anyone get this kind of fare at their own dining room table?
During HBB's annual trip to Zambia, Africa we witnessed the village complete a 2 year HBB assisted water project. With over 15 water taps, this project provides water to over 4,000 people in four villages!
Additional highlights included baptisms, preaching, project overviews, and the start of construction at the new Mango Tree site. Check out the slide show below:
At the beginning of 2010 we launched "Bridgetown Fellowship Church," a community committed to following Christ, and through Him, seeing the realities of God's Kingdom present in His Church today. With growing numbers, we are looking for a facility in the New Year to house the church and the community development initiatives of Bridgetown and Hope Beyond Borders.
Using Hope Beyond Borders as a platform, the Bridgetown community and other Coatesville based ministries and leaders, continued a number of community development initiatives, including a community meal, Soap for Hope, and Polish Water Ice Micro-Business. Through these initiatives, youth are taught valuable leadership skills and trained in basic business principles, while being mentored by an adult. (for more info on these initiatives, visit www.hopebeyondborders.org)
Stef taught at an Elijah House conference in Georgia this fall and ran three schools this year with people attending from over 6 different Chester County churches! God is doing an amazing work through these courses as people are being set free from past hurts and addictions and released into the fullness that Christ intends for us.
As we reflect on this past year, our hearts rejoice. We have confidence and peace in knowing that we are fulfilling God's purposes for us here in Coatesville... and beyond. Thank you, friends and family, for your offerings of prayer and support over this past year~ We love and appreciate you!
Richest blessings in this coming year!
Steve, Stefanie, Ian, Luke and Maddie
