Greetings from California!

If this global warming gets any worse, we may just all freeze to death! We have been in California now for over a month and are still waiting for summer to arrive. From the weather to the economy to the world around us there is sense of real change in the air.

Quake Update

It really began for us back in late February with the big quake and Tsunami. Our lives are forever changed from that event. Thee were over 400 quakes above 5.0 and over 1,000 in the 4 range. Some reached 7.2 with dozens more in the 6 range. Quakes in all flavors shapes and sizes. Just last week there was a 6.8! One thing we take away from this is that God is really on the move. He shapes nations and speaks to people through the circumstances in life. The best thing we can do is to have a listening ear to hear what's on His heart.

We have been aiming to hear and obey during this season with a renewed fear of the Lord on our lives. The adventure of living really begins when we set His desires above our own. I am so aware of how small our vision and dreams can be compared to his.

It sure has been an adventure on this trip. Before we left and since the quake we were able to build over 16 homes for families who lost theirs. We also repaired many others and built many temporary shelters for families to live in. Jesus said it is better to give than receive and he sure was right! It is such a blessing to show up and just build a two bedroom house for a family with no strings attached. People are blown away and just finally break down in joy and gratitude to us and to God for His faithfulness. God has opened so many new doors for us through this disaster. It has been such a blessing to see how people have been looking to us for help and for answers in the wake of this tragedy.

YWAM Base Update

Our ministry center continues to grow each quarter. We now have nearly 220 students and staff from some 20 countries working in our various missionary training schools. We also have workers on outreaches in Africa, Europe, North America, Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, Columbia, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, and Mexico. From sharing Gods love at the World Cup, to reaching out to orphans in Brazil, to ministering in Pennsylvania, we are really all over the map! It gets me tired just talking about it!

California Travels

We have crisscrossed the state a couple of times so far from San Francisco to San Diego. Sharing in churches, meeting with friends and making new ones has summed up the experience. People ask,'So how is your vacation going?' I reply' I will let you know when we have one'. We hit the ground running ever since we arrived.

God has provided for each day just about on the same day as we travel. Jesus said don't worry about tomorrow for it has enough troubles of its own. Just trust in him for today and that is what we have been trying to do. With the uncertainty of the times we live in, we must lean on Him more than ever. We sure do not know what the future holds but our prayer is that you know Him who holds the future in his hands.

Nathan and Consuelo are now here traveling with us! They make a really good couple and seem so happy together. They have both decided to go into missions right from the start. Juliette and I did the same thing 27 years ago. We have never regretted that life choice and God has provided our needs each step of the way. They are moving out in the areas of music ministry and Christian Surfers Chile. Surfers and musicians really do go well together. Nathan comands real respect as a big wave rider, musician and a 'soul surfer' down in Chile.

They do face two challenges right now. First they must pay the airfare for their trip up here. Second they a going to attend a missionary training course in Tijuana Mexico. The school is called the Leadership Training School. It is a twelve week course on Biblical principles in leadership. The school begins in late September and goes through mid December. Juliette and I have wanted to take the school since 1985 but have not been able to so far. We're so blessed that they are aiming to do it.

Please pray that God provides the finances for the flight and school in short order.We are also trying to help them raise monthly support. It really is a big decision to move out in faith during these uncertain times. We are proud of them that they are taking the road less traveled. If you would like to help them out, donations can be made to our support address below.

We had a chance to work with Christian Surfers down at the US Open of Surfing last week. It was the biggest surf contest in the history of surfing! Over 500,000 people were said to have attended. The folks down there did an incredible job sharing the love of Christ to the surfers and spectators. The surfing culture can be a really tough place to share your faith. The strategy of serving the people there sure opens doors. We had a chance to share with some of the worlds best professional surfers. You never know what doors God will open up. I jumped into the water for a surf down beach from the contest. I ended up surfing with Kelly Slater and a number of the other top pro's!

God sure has been faithful to keep His promises to us. He never promised us an easy life. He does promise to walk with us on this journey as we seek to please him. He really is the reason we exist. He is the ONLY ONE who can give purpose and meaning to our time spent here on earth. We only live out each day once. Our prayer for you is that you will set your course to serve Him today. That is the secret to really living the purpose driven life.

Thanks so much to all of you who support us and our family. God bless you for your friendship, prayers, and generous support. God bless you with His peace and joy as you seek to walk out your life in Him.

In Him, Mitch, Juliette, Nathan, Consuelo, Jessica, Janelle, Michaela, and Katrina Anderson

Financial help for our family can be sent to:
Missionary Christian Fellowship
3 Linden Rd
Watsonville, CA. 95076






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