Farewell to the Hoods and Cones

Our church, Christ's Covenant Church, had a gathering for all of those interested in missions about 2.5 years ago. It was there that we first met Jared and Megan Hood. At that meeting, Jared and Megan shared about their heart for Africa, but they were unsure at that point where that would take them. It amazes me that now, just 2 years later, they are preparing to leave. In less than a month, they will be hopping on a plane and heading to Tanzania, Africa with Africa Inland Mission where they have committed to serving for two years as church planters but hope to serve for longer.

We also met Jordan and Tirza Cone around that same time. They, along with their two young children, leave in just a few days to head to Cameroon, Africa where they are going to work with Wycliffe Bible Translators as school teachers. They grew up as missionary kids in Africa and attended the school they are going to be working at, so they will be a great encouragement to the students there. They have also committed to two years but hope to be there for longer.

A week ago we had the privilege to spend a night hanging out with these two awesome couples. We had a picnic and talked with them about their journey thus far and their plans for the future. We're so excited about what God is going to do through them and will certainly be praying for them. They have many changes ahead, and we trust that God will faithfully guide them.