Our 32nd anniversary, 10 July 2008
Come visit at our home at 2 Cawood Crescent, Verwoerd Park, Kimberley.
Visit
with us in our lounge (living room).
Enjoy
our lovely local flowers, right in our yard! (seasonal)
We
enjoy BEAUTIFUL sunsets in the evenings!
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Our three children were able to be together in Cheraw, SC where Kurt lives, in early July 2008.
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HISTORY by now: Our last "family of 4" visit together in South Africa:
All four of us at L'Agulhas, the southernmost point of
Africa,
where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean
Kurt, Sonia, René, and Ryan at 25 Recreation Road, Kimberley on the 1st day of 2006
To read the e-update describing in part our "Family Reunion" in Dec 05-Jan 06, CLICK HERE. Of course we will LOVE it any time God gives our sons and daughter-in-law the opportunity to come to South Africa for a visit! YOU are also welcome to visit!
Kurt riding an ostrich in South Africa!
René, Ryan, and Kurt conquering Table Mountain
in Cape Town, South Africa
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Ryan Allynn Einfeldt -- Birthday: 19 June 1980
Rachel Elizabeth (née Ekstrand) Einfeldt - Birthday 22 July 1984
Ryan's first several years in missions were quite an introduction!
Two evacuations from Côte d'Ivoire, moving schools and countries every year,
seeking God's leading and changing missions to accommodate his being in a
country where the first mission had no presence -- this was his first few years
in missions. After much research into international and mission schools,
in April 2005 Ryan visited Rain Forest International School in Yaoundé,
Cameroon, to see if that was where God might be leading him to serve. It
became obvious to all
watching this process that God had very clearly led him to this ministry.
He enjoyed getting involved in campus life at RFIS. He not only
taught Grades 7 & 8 music, but also led the two choirs and taught private
music lessons. Ryan taught a small group Bible study and was a staff
sponsor for one of the classes and for the Running Club. He often
translated French-English in a new church near his home. His second year
there, he met a fellow staff member [also an "MK!"] who went to RFIS for a one-year commitment -- Rachel Ekstrand and Ryan married on 29 June 2007
near Pocahontas, Iowa. We're excited to have gained a daughter -- our
first!
After a honeymoon to Florida and a few more days in Switzerland, they returned for another year of teaching at RFIS,
this time together! Rachel taught Middle School Bible and Algebra, as well
as working in the office.
They finished the school year the first week of June 2008 and returned to the
USA. They will be living in Chicago, IL. PRAY for them as they begin
this new phase in their lives and ministries together and seek God's leading for
their future.
Ryan and Rachel were married on 29 June 2007 at a church between Pomeroy
and Pocahontas, Iowa. They honeymooned first in Florida and then in
Switzerland on their return trip to Cameroon.
(on
honeymoon in Switzerland)
Click here for correspondence from Ryan and Rachel
Ryan translates French-English at Grace
Baptist Church, Yaoundé.
Ryan
directing choir concert at RFIS. Rachel in choir.
Ryan
was faculty sponsor for the Running Club and accompanied them up Mt. Cam.
Middle School outing:
1. Ryan with Middle School boys at mealtime.
2. Ryan sharing the gospel in French, translated into French sign language.
3. Rachel leads the Middle School students in a phrase in sign language.
4. Rachel explains the Sign Language Project and ministry.
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Kurt Andrew Einfeldt -- Birthday: 12 July 1983
Kurt is living in a home he purchased in Cheraw, South Carolina (about 3½ hours’ drive east from Sonia’s family who live in western SC). Since his arrival in Cheraw, he has worked at a pharmacy, in the hospital equipment section (ordering, delivering, repairing, maintaining). He has helped keep the pharmacy's computer network operational. He will soon be leaving that employment to pursue some other projects. Kurt is a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Cheraw, and enjoys serving the Lord there. Kurt has been working on a website for a mission that builds hospitals in remote areas of Africa. When it's ready, we'll include the link!
Kurt's home in Cheraw
Kurt enjoyed the little ones on his last trip to South Africa.
Before heading back to SC, there was a hug for Mom after Ryan's
wedding.
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Just before our return to RSA in September 2007:
1. Kurt pretending grief at our leaving 2. Kurt and his Dad
share a fun moment 3. Kurt and René working on Kurt's house
renovation.
Between Ryan and Rachel's wedding and their return to South Africa, we were able to be together for a couple of days as a family of 5 and we celebrated all three of our children's birthdays. [July 2007]
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Other
family:
All 4 of René's and Sonia's parents are now with the Lord, but we thank God for our godly
heritage.
Between the two of us, we have had 7 siblings and 26 first cousins! HOORAY
for FAMILY!!!
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