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rent you glad that there are highly skilled, highly trained
mechanics fixing all these parts?
hese last two months have been a whirlwind of activity. We
ad to go to the UK in January for a two week training course
th MAF on living and working cross culturally. Everything
ent smoothly and the children had a great time bonding with
heir grandparents while we were gone. It was Karinas first
me on a 9-hour flight, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our
me there and are ready for the adventures of Africa.ontinued on
back)
April 2Mission Aviation Fellowship
The Barber Family
Rob & Karina Barbe
604-755-4439
MAF Canada264 Woodlawn Rd. W.
Guelph, ON N1H 1B6
1-(877) 351-9344
www.mafc.org
Checked Out Our Blog Yet?
mafbarbers.blogspot.com
What Goes On Under the Skin of an Aircraft?
In the wheel well of a Boeing 737
hat happens when youre flying along in a single en-
ne aircraft and your engine quits? MAF takes this veryeriously,
and we do everything in our power to make
ure it doesnt happen. Engine health is something weonitor very
closely and even a small hiccup can lead
o devastating results. Later this month I (Rob) will be fly-
g down to Wichita Kansas to take a one week course
here I will be learning all about one specific engine,
e Pratt & Whitney PT6. The PT6 is a turboprop engine
at is in almost 100 different aircraft and even some
elicopters as well. It weighs about 425lbs and produces
bout 675 HP. This turbine engine requires a lot of detail
nd precision. Even a minor fault, only visible with a 10x
agnifying glass, could turn into a major problem if not
ealt with correctly. This is one of the reasons MAF re-
uires skilled mechanicsaccidents are not an option
nd we must do everything in our power to keep the air-
raft running well and in the air. Operating aircraft on
ravel and dirt runways often leads to a lot of mainte-
nance. For example you might blow a tire by hitting
pothole. Often the rocks kicked up by the main whe
head straight for the tail and leave lots of dents in it:
dents that require fixing. My job will be making sure taircraft
remain flight ready and safe to fly, so mission
and pastors can get to villages when they need to. I
means when someone is hurt and requires medical
evacuation the plane will be ready to take them to
much needed doctor. When natural disasters strike w
are ready to help, all the while showing them the lov
Christ as we help develop a nation spiritually and ph
cally.
Ashburnham Christian Retreat Center, UK
Where we had our training course with MAF on
cross cultural missions.
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(continued from front) In February, we were able to visit Quadra
I
land Bible Church. We really sensed their passion for overseas
mis
sions, and we were blessed to share MAFs ministry with them. It
w
also our privilege to share at Pitt Meadows airport for Maple
Ridge
liances LAFF group. If you or anyone you know would like to hear
a
our ministry, wed love to come share with you as well.
Between finishing up the last of the reno project around our
house
ordering enough school curriculum for the next 2 years, meeting
w
individuals, writing packing lists for Quebec and Madagascar,
findi
shipping company to send Robs toolbox and some of our
belongingsoverseas, plus caring for 3 little ones and being 7
months pregnant
these past weeks have been more than a little stretching. Its
easy
feel somewhat paralyzed or like Where do we begin? We are
hum
to realize that our anxiety and worry really stem from our lack
of
in God. As much as He wants us involved, He wants us to wait on
Hi
and watch Him orchestrate details and events. God has only given
u
many hours in each day, and He wants our hearts; our obedience.
Pl
pray that our focus would remain clearly on Christ, and that the
Ho
Spirit would direct us as we prioritize all the tasks ahead.
Thank you to all of our ministrys financial and prayer
partners!
Our ministrys one-time outgoing fund
has risen to 85% of $35,000 thanks tomanyspecial gifts received
over the
past 2 months.
85%Would you prayerfully
consider joining our ministry
support team?
Please contact us with any
questions (604-755-4439) or
send us an e-mail.
If you write a cheque to
MAF Canada, please put
our project numberC484 inthe memo line.
Our Journey Ahead
April 10-15: Rob is in Wichita, KA for the
PT6 courseMay: Baby #4 is due to arriveJune: Final packing for
Quebec &
MadagascarJuly: Fly to Quebec City
August: Begin French language train-ingJanuary 2012: Final
induction training
in the UKFebruary 2012: Arrival in Madagascar
These dates are dependant on the
Lords timing and the rest of our minis-
trys support being complete before wehead to Quebec in July.
ow You Can Pray for Us:
To effectively prioritize all the things left to do before we
leave
That God would bring a buyer for our house
Safety for Rob as he travels to Wichita for a PT6 course
raise God!
Our children bonded well with their grandparents during our
2
weeks stay in the UK
Some big projects are being finished to prepare our house
for
the market
Because of many new ministry
team partners, we have almostreached our ministrys monthly
support requirement of $6000/month.
Rob & Karina, Faith Wesley & Joyanne
