Monday, January 19, 2009

Returning Home To Lichinga, Mozambique

Happy Holidays to all of you. Bless you and thank you for all of your prayers and support. We were able to see many of our friends and family while in the U.S. Thank you for the many phone calls, cards, visits, invitations, prayers, smiles, hugs and food. Did we thank you for the food already (just kidding)? We were totally shocked by your giving, and deeply moved by your amazing love for us. Our children were excited to see the Lord working through others for the work He has called our family to do.



We were so honored to be able to share our ministry experiences at a few churches. Our time at Shiloh Christian Church refreshed us, we were encouraged at Cross Street A.M.E. Zion, and we rested in the glory during many of the services at our home church, Church of the Living God.

I think we’ve all gained weight, too. What will our local Mozambican friends think? They’ll probably use their common cultural saying when they see us and say we all got fat. For those of you who haven’t heard…we’re on our way back to Mozambique as a family of 5. That’s right, Tiffany is now a little more than 4 months pregnant. She’s due toward the end of June. Tiffany had a checkup, and Mom and baby are well. (We even have ultrasound photos!). We’ll have to send you pictures of the new little one after the birth. Both Amerel and Isaiah are very excited. (They got to see the baby moving around on the ultrasound screen, which was exciting for all of us.)

We were given a beautiful, surprise baby shower on January 11. Thank you to everyone who contributed and showered us with their love, presence and giving.

Tonight we’ll fly to Maputo arriving after 8 P.M. Tomorrow morning, we’ll arrive home in Lichinga just before noon. We’re looking forward to seeing our friends and family in Christ. We know the Lord Jesus has great plans for us this year.

With Love,
Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

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