Katie and Matt's Wedding - October 23, 2010

This was the first time our whole family has been together in over three years. It was the first time that Christopher's family (Cynthia, Adam, Brandon and Bella) was able to meet the Hampton and Blake clans.

Fall 2010 Newsletter

Grand Cayman Baptism

On 10-10-10, I had my first baptism in the ocean. Although I have baptized many people in church baptistries, this was a different experience! Please go to our upload on to see the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA4UVquiZ9I.

Happy Birthday Blake and Bella!

It's hard to believe that Blake and Bella are now 1 year old! Last October 5, Blake (son of Ryan and Meghaan) came into the world in Morgantown, WV ... and the very next day...there was Bella (daughter of Christopher and Cynthia) born in Killeen TX. We are blessed.

ENGAGEMENT!

Our daughter Katie visited us here in Grand Cayman (along with her boyfriend Matt). While they were here, they got engaged ... on the beach ... at sunset ... while Dad and Mom watched. What a privilege!

Our growing family

Christopher, Cynthia, Adam, Brandon and Bella


Ryan, Meghaan and Blake


Katie and Matt

First Assembly of God, George Town, GC

Things are going well after our first 6 weeks on the island. The congregation seems to be growing. We are preparing for a VBS in August. Debbie and I will be ministering at the "mother church" - First Assembly of God in George Town this Sunday morning (August 1). One of our lay ministers, a pastor from Jamaica, will be taking care of the homefront while we are gone. Looking forward to the arrival of our daughter Katie and her boyfriend, Matt next week. Can't wait!

Our House

This is our house in West Bay, Grand Cayman. It is a duplex - 2 BR and 2 B. We are officially settled in - we have cable, internet and a land line. We live about 2 miles from the beach (Caribbean) and about a mile from the North Sound.

Our New Speed-the-Light Vehicle

We finally received our new STL vehicle - a 2010 Ford Escape. Thanks and deep appreciation to DYD Doug Sayers and the youth of the Pennsylvania-Delaware District.

We've Arrived!

We are in Grand Cayman!
We arrived yesterday afternoon and were welcomed at the airport by Pastor Torrance Bobb and his family and by Pastor Charles Boucher. Today, we got our rental car - got our Cayman driver's licenses, went to West Bay Assembly and then to the grocery store. This may not sound very exciting but remember, for the first time in my life I drove on the LEFT side of the road.

We are looking forward to our first weekend at West Bay Assembly of God. Thanks to the support and prayers of all of our churches, family and friends.

Work Visas

Good news! We received word today from Grand Cayman that our work visas have been approved. That means that we should be able to leave for our new field in about 7-10 days.

New Assignment ... Grand Cayman

As many of you know, we have been patiently (and often impatiently) waiting for our work visa to be completed so we can serve as missionaries in Aruba. The process has been long and frustrating. After several months of waiting, we have finally come to realize this is a closed door for our ministry. BUT ... a new door has opened quickly. We have been asked to go to Grand Cayman, an island in the Western Caribbean to minister. Grand Cayman is a small island (similar in size to Aruba) with a population of about 52,000.

There are currently 2 Assemblies of God churches on the island, First Assembly of God (http://www.firstassembly.com.ky/) and West Bay Assembly of God. We have been asked to serve as interim missionary pastors of West Bay Assembly due to the recent sudden death of their pastor. West Bay Assembly is the "daughter" church of First Assembly. The good news is that, in addition to serving as pastor, we will also be working in the areas of ministry that are very close to our hearts: church planting, discipleship, leadership training and development.

Thanks and appreciation to each of you (our churches, families and friends) that have stood by us and supported us through your encouragement, love, finances and prayers.

Visit to Grand Cayman

West Bay Assembly of God

In April we traveled to Grand Cayman Island in the Western Caribbean to met with the leadership of the islands. Rev. Torrance Bobb is an incredible pastor and leader. He is not only the General Superintendent of the islands, he is also senior pastor of First Assembly of God in George Town, Grand Cayman. The church has "mothered" another congregation, West Bay Assembly of God in the West Bay area of the island. We were asked to minister at both churches on April 25th. At the conclusion of the service, 3 people prayed and asked the Lord to come into their lives! Thank the Lord!