This past weekend we had our monthly food handout. We made 60 meals and handed out 50 before our transportation broke down. It is amazing how fast 50 meals go! So far every time we have made food we did not think we would have enough to make all 50 meals. Every time we have had more than enough! It is like the Lord multiplied what we had! (didn't this happen before?) This month not only did we buy and make the food, two women from Armando and Jeanette's church also made food! We had food coming from everywhere! It was amazing to see how God not only provide for us but for all those we came into contact with that afternoon as well. Jennifer's mom was with us too, we were excited to have her here to see in part what God is doing here.
A couple weeks back Jennifer and I sat down with Pastor Efren to talk about the future Rincon Campus plant and what our involvement may/or may not be. After hearing what he had to say and him sharing his vision that God has given him and the leadership of Center Church PR he laid out some things for Jennifer and I to pray about. In a nut shell, the leadership of The Center Church PR would like us more involved with the functioning and church planting that The Lord is leading them to. After much consideration and prayer we have made a commitment to be involved with the Rincon campus plant. We sat down with Pastor Efren Sunday morning and we will be hitting the ground running. Over the next few months we will be spending a lot of time with Pastor Efren and his family. With this comes recon work on the West Coast, which is where Rincon is located. Lord willing this week I will be meeting with Monty, the leader of Christian Surfers of Rincon to begin building relationships with people of influence in the Rincon area. There also is a high probability that we will be spending the month of June in Cabo Rojo, which is about 20 min from Rincon. Our friends, Julio and Stacy are headed back to the states to raise more support as they too are here for missionary work. They have offered to have us house sit while they are away. This will give us a good chance to meet more people in the area and begin the relationship building process.
As I have informed you all already, my job here ends May 30. We have been praying for what we should do for support. We have been led to start an Island Guide business/ministry. We are just launching so there is no income as of yet. However, we know God will provide, He always has and always will. We have been keeping posts going on Instagram, Twitter and a Facebook page and have been getting a lot of response. You can find us at: on Twitter @Footprints_pr , on Instagram footprints_pr and on facebook www.facebook.com/footprintspr
All costs are by donation only. We are already connected with a fishing/snorkeling tour ministry that we will be taking people to. As we travel the island and discover more amazing places God has created we will be finding new places to bring people all while taking the stress out of trying to figure out how to get there. We are also still seeking support from those of you back home who support the work God has us doing down here. As we get more and more involved with the church in Rincon, which is 1.5 hours from our house, we will be traveling there more often. We will also be commuting to and from our church in Dorado which is about 45 min from home. Of course, we still have our monthly bills to cover as well. So far the money from support back home combined with the money I make from work has covered all our needs. As my job comes to a close and God launches our business there may be a short lull in income. We ask that you please pray about supporting us and the work God is doing here in Puerto Rico. If you feel led to send support there are ways to do so below.
School is going great for the kids. They are learning a ton of new stuff and seem very eager to learn, which is an answer to prayer. Jennifer is doing a great job teaching the kids even though it can be challenging at times. The kids say she is a much better mother than a teacher. She agrees! It can be challenging to be a teacher and a mother. Right now it's the best choice for us. We have found a great school supply store that has pretty much anything we could possibly need for school! School for me is going great as well. I am coming to the end of this semester and have A's in both classes. God sure has my hand here! No stopping, I go right into my next semester in two weeks. Lord willing I will graduate in December.
The kids are growing fast! We look at pics of them taken just last year and the change is amazing. Dallas will be 13 years old this Friday!!! Two teens in the house!!! Pray for us :) Bridger tries to act like one so.... He says he is growing his hair out until we leave. I think he may rethink that as the heat continues to rise. HAHA.
Our truck is running better than ever. I have done a lot of work to it to get it running good but it was worth it. We really enjoy the truck God provided for us. I'm not sure if we like the truck or the looks we often get while driving it more. LOL
God has been good and he has heard your prayers for us and His work here. We thank you all for you support no matter what that support may be. Our lives are forever changed because you have been obedient to the support God is leading you to. We could never do this without your love and your prayers. As we continue to be obedient to Gods call on our life, the more and more you all will be involved in Gods work in expanding His kingdom here in Puerto Rico and the world. We love you all and pray for you often. God is good!
Your Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
John, Jennifer, Blake, Dallas and Bridger Hoogeveen
Ways To Send Support
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661 East 24th Street Suite 100
Holland, MI 49423
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