Michigan Fun

We are enjoying our time in Michigan with Abby's family and some time alone as a family as well. Elena and Elias are doing well. Elena is enjoying all her old toys. She never stops...
Elena's new favorite restaurant...the "Big boy man." We had a good time there with Bio Grams, Aunt Diana, Anna, Emily, Mary, David, Philip, and of course Abby and myself.

Back in Michigan

We are back in Michigan after several months of being on the road. We had a great conference with Believers Baptist in Coal Valley, Illinois. We really enjoyed the time at my dad and mom's farm as well. It was good to see you too, Auntie Em.

My Grandma and Grandpa came for two of the nights!
A beautiful sunset in Coal Valley, Illinois. Thanks for all the pictures during the conference, Mr. C.!!

Chicago and Coal Valley

We had a one night missions conference last night just 2 miles from Wrigley Field. Though Chicago baseball is over for the year, the Lord is working at the Ravenswood Baptist Church and school. This was a our first meeting in the city limits of Chicago. We presented our work last night and spent the night with a family from the church in a Chicago neighborhood.

We are leaving this morning for Coal Valley, Illnois on the other side of the state. I'll be preaching the first missions conference for Believers Baptist where my parents and sister attend. Pray for these meetings Wednesday through Sunday. Lots of people have been invited. I cannot get this picture to expand like the rest of the pictures on the blog...not sure why. Send me an email if you really want to read it.

Minnesota, beautiful Minnesota

I wasn't counting on being able to update, but we had a great day in beautiful northern (as far north as you can go here) Minnesota. One of the men in the church took us, the other missionary couple, and the pastor on a boat ride. We were able to really see what life in Int'l Falls is like by exploring the coves and islands where people have their cabins. It was a beautiful day with lots of fall color. We are staying at the Pastor's house. His backyard is on the Canada border. It has been a great conference so far.

Sportsman Sendoff

Here is a 4 minute (20mb) video of the send-off of John Douglas and the new Sportsman. John is half-way to Africa (as of Saturday night). Keep praying for his safe arrival in Cameroon. Hope you are able to keep up with his trip at the Wings blog www.sportsmantoafrica.blogspot.com

Wisconsin Update

Just a few pictures to update you on the latest...we haven't had and won't have a lot of time to post as you have seen...sorry.

Checking out the Sportsman just a few days before John Douglas took off for Cameroon on his trans-Atlantic flight.
I had a good time with my father-in-law checking out the Sportsman. John Douglas left for Cameroon yesterday at 8:45am. Our church in Oshkosh gave him a good send-off. Pray for his safety and for good weather. You can follow his progress step by step at the Wings blog dedicated escpecially for the Sportsman project. Tom Needham is anticipating its arrival in a about a week.
Tina (Abby's sister) and Stephen Rains had a wonderful wedding at Falls Baptist in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Abby was one of the bride's maids.

My family came up for the wedding and we celebrated Emily's 16th birthday...happy birthday, Emily!
Another Burtt gathering at Culver's.

Relaxing at the lake house in Oshkosh. We all got sick and thankfully had a few days to recover...except for Abby who is still recovering. We are on the road to Minnesota for a conference this weekend.