Morley Update 2013 #18

Everyone,



We have been so busy I have not found time to write my updates like I should. We finished up fixing the house in CA - new lights, mirror, patching the roof, repairing the eaves, repairing and painting a big planter on the side of the house, fixing nail holes, repainting, washing walls, fixing the shower and tub and on and on..... It was a big job and there were days I could hardly walk at the end of the day and even Kent was feeling pretty weary. We finished on the Sunday before Memorial Day and spent that day with our family. On the following morning we left for the two day drive to OR. We arrived here about noon on Wednesday. We visited with my folks and then moved into a friend's house in Veneta, they are away for the summer so are graciously letting us use their house. We moved in and spent the next morning cleaning and getting settled before spending the afternoon with my folks again as well as our daughter Katie. Yesterday we awoke to the horrible smell of something burning. We searched the house and finally determined that it was the water heater. When the electrician came it was all melted and burnt inside - it is a wonder it didn't start a fire. After opening windows and trying to air things out most of the smell is gone but we still have a fan running. We spent the day while waiting for the electrician washing down the porches, weeding the flower beds, edging the lawn and mowing. The place looks so much better! Our friends have a few maintenance projects for us while we are here so that will keep Kent busy.



Before we left CA we had a chance to share with a couple of small groups in the area about the ministry. We kick off our speaking engagements here tomorrow at Fern Ridge Christian Church (formerly Elmira Church of Christ) on Warthen Rd. We will be sharing at Sunday School 9:30am and Kent will be preaching at 10:45. There will be a potluck afterwards if you would like to join us. I will try to keep you updated on future speaking engagements.



The work continues in Greece. Our team just returned to work this week after their spring retreat. It was good for them to have some rest as they have been a bit shorthanded. They are gearing up for the summer camps coming up in June. I wanted to share a story that a friend wrote to me about our friend "Z" who has only been a Christian for less than a year.



"Yesterday at work a woman thanked me for everything we do for her. She said Christians are nothing like she was told and she can't believe how much we hug and kiss her children even when they are dirty. I told her not to thank me but to thank Jesus because He is the reason we do what we do. She asked why Jesus mattered. "Z" put up her hand to me and said, "Let me take over". She then shared the Gospel for twenty or so minutes and answered questions after that. It started out with three women, but ended with seven women, one of them coming over from another table because she wanted to listen. She did such a good job!"



It is so wonderful to have these new believers sharing with their peers. It is so much more effective than when we alone share. Please pray for the new believers especially the women as it is difficult to be bold about their faith when they have so much to lose. They risk being ostracized by the other women and even abused. It is also a risk for the men but sometimes they are more able to defend themselves.



We are enjoying our time in the states and are amazed that time is whizzing by so fast and we have been away for a month and a half already. We look forward to our speaking and teaching schedule and seeing our supporters. I will also have my first doctor appointment next week so pray that I can get in to see the appropriate specialists to look in to some of my health issues. Thank you for upholding us and the team in Greece. We love you all and look forward to seeing some of you soon.




Serving Him Together,
Kent and Myrna Morley
Tripoleos 76
Elliniko 16777
Athens Greece
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