The Ross Family

Our newest grandchild arrived this morning. Peyton Ann Ross was born at 6:13 a.m., weighed 7 lbs 15 oz and was 20" long. Her parents are Ben & Andy. We are very excited and I can't wait to meet her in a couple of weeks.

Joan

Dear Friends,

September seems to have passed in a hurry.  Maybe that is because Alas is doing so much flying. Just yesterday Mike did an emergency flight to bring a woman pregnant with twins and suffering from preeclampsia into the hospital in Oaxaca. Please pray that every contact we have with patients would be a blessing to them and an example of Christian love.

Mike hopes to renew his pilot's license next week. We believe he has completed all the requirements except his medical that he takes on Monday. Tuesday he will travel to Vera Cruz to present his paperwork. Please pray that it will all be in order and they will grant the license immediately.

Bruce & Wendy DeVries continue to struggle with visas for their two youngest daughters. Anna was adopted in Venezuela and Emmalee was also born there. Please pray that they would be able to obtain the proper documents from Washington without further delay.

We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our 5th grandchild this month. Joan is scheduled to leave Oaxaca on Oct. 31st for a two-week visit. Please pray for Andy during these last few weeks, a safe delivery for the baby (a girl) and a good trip for Joan.

Once again, we cannot find words adequate to express our gratitude for your constant support and prayers.

In Him,

Mike & Joan

Praise that Mike has made good progress toward renewing his Mexican pilot license. Pray that the new license will be issued on time.

Praise that six month permits were received for our airstrips. Pray that the government authorities will be moved to act on the paper work we have submitted and issue permanent permits soon.

Pray for the safe arrival of our new Granddaughter due in late October to Ben and Andy.

Praise that we were able to get a 30% discount when we purchased the motorbikes for the Pastors in Amoltepec with the Parkside VBS offerings. Pray that these motorbikes will enable the Pastors to extend their outreach into new communities which need to hear the Good News.

Two churches in Edgar’s home town which is an 8 hours bus ride from Oaxaca are asking us to start an ESI group there. Please pray for wisdom and God’s direction in starting this new group.