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<<Salutation>>


May this coming year bring a beautiful transformation
in each of your lives.

Just as the butterfly transforms into its beautiful self,
and flits here and there bringing joy to those who behold it, may Christ Jesus within you bring a lighthearted joy
and peace that surpasses all circumstances and understanding.  

      Slow but Steady:

            The process to reapply for new volunteer visas is slow and methodical.  We just recently received our FBI criminal background checks, and we are happy to share that our fingerprints continue to have zero criminal history associated with them.  Now we move on to the next step.  Thanks to all those who have been praying for us and contacting us with the desire to hear any recent developments regarding travel to Israel.
 
            If you recall, a list of necessary items for the Visa process are as follows to give you an idea of what we have been up to in preparation for travel and serving in Israel.   

1.   Passports (Checked on a discrepancy with our last name).  Everything checked out okay, and we are now  “Real ID” compliant for the new air travel guidelines.
2.   FBI criminal background OK
3.  Apostille certified FBI criminal record check
4.  A recent physical exam and a letter from the Dr. stating we are in sound health 
5.  HIV Test
6.  Letter of Invitation from Israel organization
7.  Application for Volunteer Visa 

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       Family:

     Catherine’s Dad (Lowell) has had quite a few ups and downs…mostly downs, over the last couple of months. 

      Les was recently talking with a friend about the situation, and his friend mentioned a common life proverb that describes the current situation, “Once a man, twice a child”.  We had never heard that proverb, but it is a very honest evaluation of the things going on in Dad Kennedy’s life. 

     Thank you for your ongoing prayers for Lowell and the Kennedy family.