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Rick & Rachel VanSant

Rachel VanSant, (originally Rachel Carver), is daughter of Richard & Margaret Carver. She is married to Richard (yes, another Richard) VanSant III, son of Richard & Linda VanSant of Maryland, USA. To avoid the confusion of having three Richards in the immediate family, he has fortunately grown up with the shortened name of Rick.

Rick & Rachel have two boys, Matthew and Ryan.

Having met by extraordinary circumstances, Rick & Rachel got married in the USA, where they lived for a number of years before moved to Fiji to help us in the church there. After we left Fiji, they moved to Lismore Australia, where Rick is currently the pastor of the local church which we are establishing in this location.

• For more information on the church in Lismore, click here.
• To view family photos, click here.

- 12 May 2008

• Richard Jnr treks through a massive landslide to teach the ministers in the Western Region [more]
• Richard & Andrea's Feb-May Newsletter [more]
• National Conference 2008 in Goroka is a blessing [more]

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7 Sept 2008 - Andrea's surgery is a success. Richard & Andrea will be returning to PNG shortly

26 August 2008 - Andrea is going for Thyroid Surgery to have her thyroid removed on the 28th August in the morning.

10 August 2008 - Richard (Senior) has developed Shingles. He is a severe red rash around his face and neck, and pains throughout his back and arms. Please pray for his quick recovery.

8 August 2008 - Andrea is not responding to anti-thyroid medication. She is seeing a surgeon on Monday August 11th to discuss having her thyroid removed.

10 May 2008 - Andrea has been diagnosed with Graves Disease. It looks as if she may have to return to Australia for treatment. Please pray for her healing and Richard & Andrea's finances.

Ongoing Request - Pray for Peter & Robyn Gration during their Deputation Travels

Sep 2008 - Richard & Andrea returning to PNG in the latter half of the month

Aug 28th 2008 - Andrea undergoes surgery to remove her Thyroid Gland. Operation is a success

Jul-Aug 2008 - Richard & Andrea are in Australia for medical attention for Andrea. They should return to PNG in early September.