I have just returned from an 11-day stint in Louisville. It was a great trip! I was able to strengthen my relationship with Shively Christian Church, which has supported the Italy work since its inception. I had a layover in Chicago on my way to Des Moines on Sunday evening and as I was walking down the long hallway with escalators on the floor, I noticed a pretty Indian gal that looked like Mindy Kaling who plays “Kelly” on the television show The Office. Three glances later, and sure ’nuff, it was her! She was waiting for her boyfriend to come out from the bathroom and he came up to us about the time I said, “hey, I really like your show. you’re a great writer. keep up the good work.” Mindy smiled real big and said, “thank you!” I didn’t make much more conversation after that and we went our separate ways.

Besides meeting famous people in airports, I have been trying to raise the rest of my monthly support so that I can return to Ancona. I still have to raise at least $1,000 in monthly commitments. Tonight, I am going to a missions meeting at an area church. I have a few more meetings scheduled in November and it is my hope that these churches will be able to help me get back to the field. Would you please continue to pray for this situation?