We are back on the big island of Hawaii serving at the University of the Nations located in Kailua-Kona.
March was a wonderful month as we spent time with some of you in Oregon, North Carolina, Colorado and Utah. Our family reunion in Breckenridge, Colorado was so nice as all four of our children were able to come for at least part of the week. The grandkids are growing up so fast and we must admit that it's hard to wave goodbye.
The Spring quarter began here at the University on April 7th. We are once again excited to be a part of leading the Crossroads DTS (Discipleship Training School). Our class is a really special group:
22 total students - 8 men and 14 women including 5 married couples
students ages 25 to 74
5 children ages 1, 3, 5, 8 and 14
from US, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand, China, South Korea and Malaysia
Includes one doctor, two nurses, two accountants, three ESL teachers, one youth pastor, and one missionary to Africa
The lecture phase of the CDTS is 12 weeks - I can't believe we are half way through already! On June 29th we will leave Kona for the second phase of the school - an eight week outreach to another nation. The children attend the Foundations School now and will go with us on the outreach trip. More about our destination and work there in next month's update . . . . . .hummmmmmmm
Our good friends and co-workers, Ager and Joyce, are traveling in Cambodia for two months. While they are gone, we have the privilege of staying in their condo, right next to the campus. We still eat our meals with the students, but it's been a nice change from dorm life.
We have listed for sale our home in Palisade and also the 2 acre parcel of land in the Vinelands. When they sell, we will consider buying a condo on the University of the Nations campus. Please pray for God's best plan and guidance for us concerning this.
We ask that you would please set aside a few minutes this week to stand with us in prayer:
Timely sale of our properties
Strength and wisdom to serve and support our students (we often work 12 hour days)
Help as we prepare to lead students on outreach
Close relationships with students and other staff
Grow in knowing Jesus and making Him known
Darrel posts our latest news on Facebook. Check it out and ask to be a friend – account is under the name “Darrel Lowder.”
Attached are a few pics of our times with family and school.
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Please drop us a note and update us on what’s happening in your life. We send our love to each and everyone of you,
Darrel and Jan Lowder
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances :-)
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| Matt & Heather's kids Anna, Daniel & Lilly |
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| Chellee & Jesse's Colter, Brooke & Paul's Fiona & Seamus |
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| Our Son Levi, Daughter Chellee & Daughter Brooke |
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| Jan & Darrel Skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado |
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| Crossroads Spring 2011 Registration |
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| Darrel's Welcome for Students |
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| The Kingdom of God Instructor Don Stevens |
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| Ahna from Korea, Jan, Judy from CA & Stream from China |
