Here's what the home service schedule looks like, now that it's more or less finalized:

August 20 Travel to/arrive in USA (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
August 27-28 Attend "Passport" orientation at Calvin College with Jolie
September 2 AM service of Princeton Christian Reformed Church (GR)
September 4-5 Home service consultations in CRCNA/CRWM offices
September 9 Speak at Heritage Christian Reformed Church (Kalamazoo)
September 15 Wedding of Jonathan Spalink and Annaliese Thro, St. Louis, Mo.
September 18 Travel to Manila for conference of CRWM staff in Eur-Asia region
September 25 Arrive back in Grand Rapids
September 27 & 28 Drive to New Jersey
September 30 Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Broomall, Pennsylvania.
October 2 Japan Administrative Team meeting (via cyberspace!)
October 7 Faith Community Christian Reformed Church, Wyckoff, NJ
October 14 Bridgeway Community Christian Reformed Church, Haledon NJ
October 21 Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts
October 28 Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, Vergennes, Vermont
November 4 Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, Wyckoff, NJ (home at last!)
November 7 Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, Orland Park, Illinois
November 11 Midland Park Christian Reformed Church, Midland Park, NJ
November 18 Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts
November 25 Richfield Springs Christian Reformed Church, Richfield Springs, NY
December 2 AM service of Newton Covenant Reformed Church, Newton, NJ
December 2 PM service of Preakness Valley United Reformed Church, Wayne, NJ
December 9 Sunday AM services of Mount Eaton Church, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
December 16 East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church, Holland, Michigan
December 23 Northside Community Christian Reformed Church, Paterson, NJ
January 6 Covenant Christian Reformed Church, North Haledon, NJ
January 7-12 Attend conference in Fresno, California on ministry to missionaries
January 13 Worship and farewell at Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Ch, Wyckoff, NJ
January 15 & 16 Drive to Michigan
January 19(tentative) Daniel Spalink and Angenette Stacer wedding, Grand Rapids, Mi.
January 20 Ivanrest Christian Reformed Church, Grandville, Michigan
January 22-28 2008 Calvin Symposium on Worship and the Arts
January 29 Leave for Japan (It's just me and Ruth this time! Oh my!)

Of course, there's lots of other stuff going on during the weekdays, many visits, shopping, traveling, emails and letters, seeing the dentist, etc. We know from past experience that there is never enough time to see everyone and spend the time together we would like to. But we hope to see many of you! I apologize to our friends in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and out west, that we are not going to be able to head your way this time. But you're in our hearts and you will be our top priority next time we get to the States!

For those of you who are not members of supporting churches but who would like to connect with us, please check through the above and attempt to find a church that would be easy for you to visit. And of course we would welcome your invitation for a personal visit during the week as our travel schedule might permit!

Thank you for your faithful prayers and financial support. We are constantly aware that we are not alone in this work, but are surrounded and upheld by you, our faithful partners!

Larry & Ruth Spalink