Family of Three
Bringing Home Baby!
September/October 2011
In This Issue
Introducing Baby
Recent Ministry Events
We Are Thankful
Pray With Us
Welcome Baby!
Samuel 1 month old
Samuel 1 month old!


 
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Greetings!

Greetings! We hope you are enjoying the start of the Fall season. We've had some major life-changes during the past few weeks and hope you take a moment to read the highlights and share with us!

Blessings in Him,

Rani & Hannah 
 
Introducing Baby Espanioly
Baby Samuel
Our precious answered prayer....Samuel at 6 days old.


The biggest change in our lives arrived on September 12, 2011 and weighed 8 lbs, 2 oz and was 20.9 inches long. We were completely in love from the first moment we laid eyes on him! We named him Samuel Jameel Espanioly...Samuel after the biblical story and Jameel after Rani's father. The meaning of the name "Samuel" has such significance for us: asked of God or His name is God. Jameel means beautiful and we are certainly thrilled with our beautiful gift from God.

Life has certainly undergone some dramatic changes but so far our little family of three is adjusting beautifully. I am staying home with Samuel for the time being while Rani continues his work at Hunter's Glen and both of us work on our ministry SALAM.  

Thank you all for your prayers for Samuel! 
Recent Ministry Events
Dedication Day
Preparing to dedicate Samuel at church.





















Rani has had several opportunities to speak in the past few weeks. He preached at Forney Baptist Church in July, filled in for Pastor Kim Hall at Hunter's Glen Baptist in August and spoke at Fairview Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana in October. He is currently teaching a course on Christians connecting with Muslims at Hunter's Glen and continues to work towards connecting with Arabs and other Middle Easterners in the Plano/DFW area. He participated in an International Festival in Plano, where he ran a booth for Hunter's Glen and encouraged new immigrants to attend the free ESL classes the church offers. He also works with the international churches associated with HGBC and helps run a weekly Arabic bible study.

SALAM helped connect Pastor Rajaei Samawei, leader of the Back to Jerusalem ministry in Israel, with Hunter's Glen Baptist. Pastor Samawei shared about his ministry at the church and made connections with several members. SALAM also continues in it's partnership with the Linga Christian News website. Rani updates the English website on a daily basis and I help editing articles.

For Linga's current newsletter, please click here.
 
Upcoming Events 

Rani will have several speaking engagements during the remainder of this year as well as attending a conference hosted by Crescent Ministries:


Nov 3-5  - attending Oasis Conference 2011 in Washington DC

Nov 14 - Jacksonville Christian College, Jacksonville, TX

Nov 27 - Gethsemane Baptist Church, Danville, KY (AM)
                Hedgeville Baptist Church, Danville, KY (PM)

Dec 10 - Christmas Mission Luncheon, Dallas, TX

Jan 10 - Women's Mission Conference, Plano, TX 
 
We still have some availability this year if your church or organization is interested in having Rani speak or preach. Let us know by emailing us or contact us through our
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We Are Thankful
  • We are so thankful for the safe arrival of our son Samuel and for his continued health.
  • We are thankful for the ability to continue working among the international community here in Plano and for our wonderful church.
  • We are thankful for friends and family who have been so helpful and encouraging, especially during the days and weeks after Samuel's birth.  
  • We are thankful for God's amazing provision.  
 
Pray With Us
  • Pray for our ministry SALAM, especially for Rani as he travels and speaks.
  • Pray that we will be able to form new friendships with internationals in this area.  
  • Pray for wisdom and guidance as we explore the new territory of parenthood!