Tag Archives: Mission Training International

Pair-of-Ducks

Posted on February 18, 2014 by scottandjody

One More MTI Lesson One of the best things about MTI was that the fifteen kids in our group were learning the same helpful concepts and tools as the adults.  A wonderful example of this is this pair of ducks … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2013 Newsletter

Posted on December 21, 2013 by scottandjody

Here’s our Christmas 2013 newsletter: Ready-to-Print version (pdf) Mobile Device version (html) Take a look at: Family photos An engagement announcement A recap of our year & what’s coming up Good-bye party details (for those of you close enough to come) We … Continue reading →

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Fall 2013 Newsletter

Posted on November 12, 2013 by scottandjody

Here’s our Fall 2013 newsletter: Ready-to-Print version (pdf) Mobile Device version (html) We’ve been busy–here are some highlights: Departure Date: January 1, 2014 (How’s that for a great way to start a new year?) We’re official! (Our first three-year term started September 23.) … Continue reading →

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MTI Group Photo

Posted on October 18, 2013 by scottandjody

Here we are: 39 adults (14 couples and 11 singles) and 15 kids.  It’s almost time to all go our separate ways.  (Click on the photo to see a larger version.)

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Ear Plugs & Wrinkles

Posted on October 6, 2013 by scottandjody

Here at MTI in Colorado, lots of big things are going on. We’ve learned how to make lots of sounds we didn’t know existed. We’ve worked through learner-directed language learning activities. We’ve been coached in our language learning plans and … Continue reading →

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Summer 2013 Newsletter

Posted on September 2, 2013 by scottandjody

Isn’t God great? We think so. Our newsletter was completely up-to-date until 1:58pm last Monday (the 26th) when I (Jody) received a phone call upsetting all our plans!  We were on waiting lists for our departure training in Colorado Springs, … Continue reading →

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Spring 2013 Newsletter

Posted on June 9, 2013 by scottandjody

Great news!  May  was very exciting as God provided six new support pledges in nine days and our monthly support zoomed from 67% to 87%!  We will leave Oregon no later than January 2014, and hopefully before. Read the rest … Continue reading →

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We Like Housesitting!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by scottandjody

Our important news is we are now at 85% of our monthly support pledged, and we can register for MTI!  We are very excited.  We’re registering for the next open session (in January 2014), but we’ll be on the wait … Continue reading →

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MTI: Our Next Step

Posted on May 24, 2013 by scottandjody

“When are you going?” is by far the most common question we are asked.  Unfortunately we don’t have a good answer.  “Only God knows” (true but sounds flip)  “I wish I knew” (sounds complaining) “Maybe this summer/fall/winter/spring” –fill in any … Continue reading →

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