This week, I was blessed to be in sunny and warm Florida with my family, connecting with many of WNAM’s supporters on the Gulf Cost.

It was great to meet with over 100 people at the Wesleyan Village in Brooksville on Tuesday, where we hosted a banana split dessert reception.  It was a blessing to hear that so many people here have been supporting and praying for WNAM for many, many years.  Special thanks to Dr. Lila Cockrell and Dr. Charles Paine for helping us make those arrangements.

On Thursday I met with the very active (and generous) JOY group from Park Place Wesleyan Church in Pinellas Park.  I’m grateful to Melvin Smith and Sandra Turner for their hospitality.

On Friday, Pastor Rick Stevens of Diplomat Wesleyan in Cape Coral hosted a luncheon for us.  It was great to meet with him and key leaders from his church to discuss WNAM’s recent changes and renewed focus.   We also explored ways WNAM could serve Diplomat and the Florida District and help them reach out to Native people in their area.