We are doing well and continue to serve the campus at University of the Nations. We enjoy waking up to cool breeze up the mountain and seeing the lush foliage all around us and the rooster crowing in the mornings. There are so many sights and sounds that just put a smile on our faces as we drive to campus each morning to be there by 6:30. The neighbor has recently tied up his two ponies by the road and the white birds love hanging around them. They also are all around the cows on "cow days". We are posting some of our recent pics. Jim is still doing a lot of renovation of dorm rooms, general repairs in current dorms, and overall preventive maintenance all over campus. (See pic) Unfortunately, his golf cart has not been running and we need real prayer for that issue. If anyone wants to donate money for one let us know.
We recently sold our PT Cruiser and purchased a used Hyundai Tuscon which is 4 WD that has more room for people, luggage, and tools and seemed to be more practical for our needs living here. (See pic)
It's great having Alyssa here for her school. She has 5-7 am work duty in the kitchen so Jim sees her M-F. We get to see her at the Thurs nite service (see pic) and we take her and her friends to Walmart occas. She is doing well. Very busy with her class and activities. She is looking forward to her overseas outreach to Asia (not sure we can disclose location but keep her and her team in prayer !!) We will probably get to spend Thanksgiving together. 
We have had an outbreak of Dengue Fever here on the Big Island and have about 25 cases. This is spread by mosquitos and not person to person. The Health Dept is having everyone be aggressive with protection from mosquito bites and dealing with standing water etc. Be praying for this.
We love being here and meeting so many amazing people. Young people, older people and families with small children that are feeling called to go live in remote places overseas to love and reach people with the good news of Jesus' love for them. There are so many technological advances that are being developed here for sharing the Bible in so many languages and being able to take the "Jesus" film and show it in villages with a solar backpack. It is crazy to see all the amazing things God is doing on this campus. We feel so privileged to be a part of it.
We are planning a trip back to the St. Louis area from 12/9-1/5 We are looking to connect with people and work on raising about $1000/month missionary support. Life is more expensive here for basic needs and we are finding that our monthly SS does not cover all of it. Join with us in prayer as we seek the Lord for that need. We are now official self employed missionaries with the University and anyone who gives money to us will receive a tax deduction.
We also are looking forward to seeing our granddaughter, Brittany and her husband Joe, who are going to be home from Japan for Christmas.
Until next time Blessings to all of you who care for us and pray for us.
Jim & Sherry
