First Post

Gilbert family self portrait

Well folks, this is our first attempt at blogging or putting any kind of communication out there about who we are, where we're heading, and how we're getting there.  We feel called to serve God in El Salvador through Potter's Field Ministries and are in the beginning stages of raising support (prayer and financial), renting out our home in Media, PA (let us know if you are interested), selling one of our cars (let us know if you are interested) and packing up (once again, let us know if you are interested) :)

Our timing is to be heading out to the Potter's Field headquarters in Whitefish, MT at the end of February 2010.  We will be starting their four month missions training school at the beginning of March and hopefully be in El Salvador next summer.

We will be updating this as often as possible. But to get started, here are a few pictures of us for you to get to know us.  We love and covet your prayers and encouragement right now and please let us know how we can pray for you as well.  More to come....

Ben on left and Noah on right. Yes, only 4 and 7 but growing a little too fast...need to start shaving.

The mature parents Randy and Karen...let us know if you can spot Karen

Let's go Flyers!!!

A few pictures from a recent visit to El Salvador....

Classrooms for the after school program for local children

Potter's Field kids doing their homework in sight of the soccer field

Original source of water for the campus

Boys orphanage dorm room

Home to 18 boys, ages 2 to15

Karen and....Karen!

Bungalows for visiting teams