The Big Adventure (Collection of Deputation Pictures)

Our 10 months of deputation was a wonderful time in our lives. We enjoyed seeing the different places and making new friends. Here are a few pictures of this big adventure.

This is just a small summary. Many (many!) other people and places could have been chosen. These are just a few of many great memories. God is good!

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This church in Michigan gave me a clarinet! First time playing in 20 years.
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Aura did an awesome job at our display table. This picture is in Rhode Island
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Our arrival on August 2013. Pr. Stricklin was the photographer.
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A church in CT took us fishing. We had a wonderful time.
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Should I enter this one in the contest?
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Relaxing in our hotel room after a conference
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Friends from Portugal that now live in OH. I baptized Luis back in 2011.
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Trying to make ourselves at home in a hotel
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We had the chance to see family. I was able to help my wife’s grandfather in FL
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One of the “Prophet’s Chambers” we got to stay in
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Preaching in California
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Aura speaking to a group of ladies in TN
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Got to make wonderful friends in different places.
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Preaching in AR
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St. Louis
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Preaching through Skype in Portugal from the US
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Interstate in IN covered in ice. The Lord did protect us in all the travels
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A few hours later, the desert of NM
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Wonderful AZ scenery.
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Ventura, CA
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Deciding on fashion accessories.
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My friend Andrew in TN, surprised me with a Portugal jersey.
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Pastor Frank Gagliano, one of our supporting pastors.
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Aura, Grand Canyon
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Wonderful way to see God’s creation.
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Stopped by Nashville to see our friend Dave Ramsey.
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Aura had all the answers.
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Our good friends, the Lincolns. Springfield, IL
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I was able to record 40 video sermons in Portuguese
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A church in TN surprised us with a “Missions Parade”
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An excellent missions conference in TN
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A group of teens put together a skit for us. Wonderful!
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First time to see the Pacific.
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Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon.
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Our number 1 team members. We love them! Pastor and Mrs. Todd Stricklin.
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Sending off service at our church.
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Sending off fellowship at our church. I am very much “Pro Food”