We are excited that the Lee family; James, Barbarita, and Joshua, will soon be joining us in Tijuana. James graduated this spring from Calvin Seminary with a MA in Missions and was later ordained as a Ministry Associate in the Christian Reformed Church. He did his undergraduate studies at Kuiper College (formerly Reformed Bible College). He has many talents including singing and playing guitar. Barbarita also graduated from Kuiper College and later earned a nursing degree. She continues to work towards her licensure as a RN. Barbarita also has many artistic talents including singing and scrap booking. Together they are excited about working with the people of Tijuana. Their son Joshua will have his first birthday the 21st of December. He is a precious boy, very friendly and happy. Joshua is already learning Korean and English and soon will add Spanish.
The Lees were able to visit Tijuana for a few days in November to get a first hand look at the work here, and to see the 'lay of the land.' While they were here we visited many of the churches and missions, and they were even able to find a house to rent, not too far from us! They plan to arrive in Tijuana on the 7th of January.
The Lees are replacing John and Jerre DeYoung who served with World Missions for 36 years. The first year, the Lees will be finding their niche in the work here: helping out at one or more of the new missions, and perhaps teaching a course at the Bible Institute. James lived for several years while growing up in Argentina and speaks very good Spanish (with a singing accent). Barbarita learned her Spanish on STS, at College, and on the job as a nurse. She will probably spend some time the first year fine tuning her Spanish. She also hopes to finish some classes for her RN degree. Joshua's job will be to charm the neighbors!
The Lees were able to visit Tijuana for a few days in November to get a first hand look at the work here, and to see the 'lay of the land.' While they were here we visited many of the churches and missions, and they were even able to find a house to rent, not too far from us! They plan to arrive in Tijuana on the 7th of January.
The Lees are replacing John and Jerre DeYoung who served with World Missions for 36 years. The first year, the Lees will be finding their niche in the work here: helping out at one or more of the new missions, and perhaps teaching a course at the Bible Institute. James lived for several years while growing up in Argentina and speaks very good Spanish (with a singing accent). Barbarita learned her Spanish on STS, at College, and on the job as a nurse. She will probably spend some time the first year fine tuning her Spanish. She also hopes to finish some classes for her RN degree. Joshua's job will be to charm the neighbors!
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Good for people to know.
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