Val Verde Baptist Church

Mrs Mary Roberts went to Heaven today. We are so thankful for her decades of piano playing and faithful service to our Lord. Homegoing service to be announced as arrangements are made.

We just received this update from Matt Gardner:

"I would like to publicly thank everyone who gave towards this tragedy. I had many concerns during this process, but thanks to your sacrificial giving, money was never been one of those concerns. All of the traveling costs were covered; all of the funeral and burial costs were covered; my need to replace my car has been covered; even blessings I could only wish for like the battery back-up system for the house have been completely taken care of. All additional offerings will go towards a college fund for Jedidiah and Mason. It was always Savannah's wish that they grow up to serve the Lord in whatever capacity God planned for their life. I want to use the remaining money to honor that desire of her heart.
God bless all of you and thank you for showing me exactly what Galatians 6:2 looks like in real life. I would also like to thank all those who have been praying for me and the boys. I got all of the files from the computer that died! Mason has just started drinking water regularly from his kid's cup. My days are still filled with tears but God has used Bible verses, my two sons, several counselors, friends, multiple books, and your fervent prayers to help me process all of the trauma and start the long healing process I have ahead.
It's an honor to be a missionary, and even though God has chosen to make me a public example of suffering, I'm thankful that God has been so gracious and loving to me."