MATA resumed Saturday night Bible study on September 19, 2009 after the summer hiatus. Allen Koopman is leading us through the first 10 chapters of Genesis. The study is 7:00 p.m. at the MATA hangar. Everyone is welcome!
Missions Fest Seattle was held in Bellevue October 2-3.
Congratulations to Harlan and Josie Lloyd on the birth of their first child, Ava Grace Lloyd on October 15th! Mom, baby, and dad are all doing well!
Chad Dimon earned his Instrument Rating in mid-October and is already starting ground lessons for the Commercial Pilot Certificate. Congratulatons Chad!
Brandon and Rachel Penkoff were in Waxhaw, North Carolina the last week of October and first week of November for his Technical Evaluation with JAARS, the aviation branch of Wycliffe Bible Translators. We are thrilled that Brandon passed his evaluation, and Penkoffs are considering serving in Cameroons or Brazil! Double congratulations, as they are expecting their first child in May!!
JAARS representative Roger Krenzin visited MATA the second week of November, and had a chance to share with 5 MATA students regarding opportunities for aviation ministry. Thanks, Roger, for sharing your passion for mission aviation service.

