Dear Friends,
Seasons Greetings from the French Finleys here in wintery Denver, where the temperature hasn't broken the freezing point in over a week. We want to wish you a very merry Christmas before we head off to sunny southern California and Arizona to spend time with Jonathan's family.
We've spent the end of 2009 adjusting to Colorado life and have begun to make our mark here ... and not just in the snow. Below are a few bullet points to help you navigate our current presence in this world (and on the www) and give you a sense of what 2010 might hold for us.
With deep respect and love,
Seasons Greetings from the French Finleys here in wintery Denver, where the temperature hasn't broken the freezing point in over a week. We want to wish you a very merry Christmas before we head off to sunny southern California and Arizona to spend time with Jonathan's family.
We've spent the end of 2009 adjusting to Colorado life and have begun to make our mark here ... and not just in the snow. Below are a few bullet points to help you navigate our current presence in this world (and on the www) and give you a sense of what 2010 might hold for us.
- Jonathan is working in the President's Office at WorldVenture's international headquarters. Dr. Hans Finzel, President/CEO, is mentoring Jonathan for broader leadership within the organization. Jonathan is grateful for this precious relational empowerment and for Hans' friendship.
- Jonathan continues to actively serve the French-speaking world, creating transnational mission initiatives between France and West Africa. In May, he will again be leading a French-American team of 15+ people to serve the Bethel Bible Institute. He is currently working with a dynamic young team to create a new leadership training community called Journey Corps in Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire. Check out Journey Corps' new website!
- Karen is teaching French kindergarten at Denver Montclair International School, where our boys attend. She is thriving in this highly stimulating multi-lingual, multi-cultural context. Her classroom will be featured in the school's 2010 promotional video.
- T H E reason we are in the USA is to raise additional financial support in order to return to Paris just as soon as possible. We are currently $1500 per month under-supported and feeling the ecconomic pinch. If we are not fully supported by March 2010, we will be forced to wait another school year before returning home to France. If you would like to join our support team or increase your giving, you can do so on WorldVenture's website.
- There are many ways for you to track with us over the next year: 1) Become our facebook friends (Karen's FB, Jonathan's FB), 2) Subscribe to Jonathan's blog, 3) Read our update letters.
- Today is Michaël's 6th birthday. This morning, we shot this video of him opening his presents. It's an intimate window into our frenchy family life. Even if you don't understand French, it will make you laugh.
With deep respect and love,
The French Finleys
