30 days and counting...

As of today, November 9, we have 30 days to go before our departure to Vanuatu. Tickets are purchased, housing is arranged.

This coming week we are visiting the police station for Australian law enforcement clearances, and the doctors office for medical clearances. All this is paperwork needed for our resident visa applications. The Vanuatu immigration department has cracked down over the last year and even deported some missionaries, so we are being careful to 'have all our ducks in a row', so to speak. We appreciate those of you who are praying with us about this matter.

This weekend, amongst the essays and other homework, we started going through our belongings to decide what goes and what stays. We are being allowed half the baggage that we came here with, anything over that we have to pay extra (plus duty). So we are being very selective, going through every item of clothing, and every piece of paper, to pare down to the essentials.

We'll stay in touch!

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Class of 2009

Here we are...
Not a bad lookin' bunch if I don't say so myself ;)

Equip Training Class of 2009

I think you can click on the picture to see a larger version.
Days to graduation.... 14!

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It's an Echidna!

Too bad the kids weren't around when I was taking the pictures. They did get to see the Echidna later though. This little guy was obviously not shy. His quills are not like a porcupine, but more like a hedgehog. What a cool thing to get to see before our time here in Auz is up!



Thank you Lord =)

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How Its Made - Bible Translation

You know the TV show 'How Its Made'? Well, even if you don't you'll get a kick out of this video. It was made by Wycliffe translator friends of ours who are working on the island of Tanna. This would be a great video to share with kids. Plant the idea of Bible translation in the heads!

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New Family Pics...

We had an awesome day yesterday! We went in search of a Koala reserve, didn't find any koalas, but found an amazing picnic site, and a beautiful view. And, we got lots of new family pictures! Here is a link to the album... Click Here

Earthquakes & Tsunami Warnings in Vanuatu

Thankfully, it doesn't sound like there was much damage.

Here is a news article...
Powerful earthquakes off Vanuatu trigger warning of tsunami


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Team Vanuatu - 2009 Video

The blog is good, emails are nice, but what is better than a video? We put this together recently to share with you guys. (Really, Gretchen did all the work - didn't she do great?) It is amazing to look back and see what God has allowed us to be a part of over this past year, all that He is provided for, and the direction that He has given.

To our support team - all of you who are praying for us, giving financially, sending packages, and writing notes and emails of encouragement - we hope this video will serve as an encouragement to you about the work God has called all of us to be a part of. Thank you for being a part of this mission with us. We are humbled to be allowed to serve our great God with you. Thanks for 'holding the ropes'.

With love in Christ,
The Kenners


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