Gwen's 8th Birthday

Gwen's 8th Birthday was Thursday, 07 February. (Wyatt and Stacy we hope you had nice birthdays as well :)) On Thursday night Gwen invited Allison, Aly and Pam over for pizza and small apple pies. That day at school she took Rice Krispie treats to share with her class. (Some of them had never experienced the goodness of Rice Krispie treats!)

Saturday we took the five Carlisles plus Sarah Kyser and Contsance Borders to Augusto's for pizza and then the little girls came back and played dress-up. Their parents and other siblings arrived later and joined us for marshmallow animals and cupcakes and ice cream. It was a very nice day.

Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Malawi Update Vol. 9

Answers

Dear Pray-ers,

We--Scharlie and I as well as our whole staff--are thankful for your prayers. The two teachers that have come in to fill the 1st and 4th Grade positions have had a good almost two weeks back. 

We have covered the Bible classes internally plus one instructor from the College. ( I will be teaching the7th Grade Bible class.)

We also had a good interview  for the French I and II position and should have one or two more people to interview!! This is really amazing to me! (After the last post I was told on that Monday morning that our HS French teacher was serving her two weeks' notice.)

Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. You are such a blessing to us. We could not and would not even want to be here without your prayers! (James 5:16-18) God is at work in and through the prayers of His people. 

Grace and Peace,

Brian and Scharlie 

Needing Prayer and Encouragement

Dear Family, Friends and Supporters,

Please pray for us! We are as tired, frustrated and discouraged as at any other point in our time here. Since Dec 19, Brian has been dealing with personnel issues that have led to the need for two teachers to go home: one First Grade and one Fourth Grade! We begin school tomorrow and need to explain to staff, students and parents what has happened and why these teachers are no longer here. Please pray for us. We are not in any way ready for an incredibly busy second half of the school year to start tomorrow at 6:45 AM. Also, please pray for the teachers stepping in to fill these gaps and for the ones needed to fill their gaps.

We have been trying to get our newsletter finished and should get out soon. Thanks for being patient with us and thank you for praying!

Grace and Peace,

Brian 

Merry Christmas!

Dear Family and Friends,

We just wanted to let you know that we will have Skype up and be signed in all day on Christmas--which in Malawi is now.


Grace and Peace,

The Carlisles

Just a few pictures

Hi All,

We just had to share a few pictures with you. What a happy little boy we have these days. We are so thankful. He's also BIG--up above 15 pounds from his original 7. Gwen and Sam are great help.

Cheese!!

Brothers

So pretty!

Reading Day: Samuel was an octopus from his  Under the Sea book and Gwen was Cinderella.

We love Saturday mornings!!!! 

Aww!!!

Thank You

Dear Family and Friends,

Thank you for your kindness and generosity! We have not received the detailed report for our support account, but based on what was deposited at the beginning of the month we can tell that you have responded to our needs. Whether it was a one time gift or an increase of regular monthly support, we are so grateful for the extra help. We have been reminded that the Lord knows our needs before we even ask and He delights to use His people as His hands and feet.


Grace and Peace,

Brian and Scharlie