2014 In Review

We started off the year with Noleen at Barrow trying to figure out the cause of her seizures.  And we ended the year in similar fashion.  In between we had a lot of fun as a family. 

 

 

Noleen just got out of Barrow this week and again she did not have a seizure, so they are still unsure of the cause.  She has had other medical issues this year including a bout with Nocardia a potentially life threatening rare bacteria infection.  She is currently waiting to see a rheumatologist and a blood specialist to continue to try to figure out what is going. 

At the height of Noleen’s health issues we also went through the painful process of  losing the A2J Prayer house which had been the center of our life of prayer and mission the past six years. 

It has been a challenging year for us, but we are not alone. We all suffer, this is one of the greatest things we share with one another and with God, who suffers with us. In this season we are reminded that God's plan always included suffering. Christ was born a child, lived a fully human life and was wounded and crushed for us; and by his suffering we are healed. 

Throughout this year we have experienced God’s love and comfort through each of you.  Thank You!

We also experienced some wonderful milestones this year: 

• Eleven years of marriage!
• Nine years with Antioch Network. 
• Eight years living in the heart of the city in the Woodland Historic
• Six years of Apprenticeship to Jesus. 
• This year I also became the president of Antioch Network 

Noleen and I are looking forward to giving leadership to the future of Antioch Network.  We are thankful for the great colleagues we partner with and the meaningful work we share together. 

Through the ongoing challenges we face in life, especially as we remain rooted in a neighborhood full of brokenness and pain we are slowly learning  "that we are simply human beings, enfolded in weakness and in hope, called together to change our world one heart at a time.”

For nine years God has provided the finances needed to serve with the Antioch Network.  We trust that God will continue to provide through His people.  Thank you for your friendship, prayer, and financial support this year!

With Love,

Ryan, Noleen, Ethan, Keilah, Micah, and Elyana

A2J Prayer House

Working closely with the Mileys

A2J Brentwood launch

Interviewing the Community Garden Ministry

A2J Prayer ministry at Hope Fest

Hope Fest

A2J Woodland Outreach

Woodland A2J Outreach

Reconciliation work in Europe

Reconciliation work locally