Praises: 
*Safety
*3 salvations
* 3 who surrendered to  missions
*gifts of supplies &      funds to purchase
   materials needed *Baptism in Spain *Good meetings 
*$125 increase in
   monthly support

Prayer Requests: *$300 monthly 
  support still needed *timing to complete
   doctor/dentist visits *purchase of laptop *children's education *emotional & spiritual preparation to return    to Spain 
*Salvation of Nancy, Loli, Manolo, & Niko

May 9, 2008 
Dear loved ones,

15,000 miles, 41 churches, exciting conferences, 3 more salvations, 3 decisions for full time mission work, and great memories for our children ... the Roses are winding up furlough. Greetings from the road and thank you for your prayers! We praise God that he has kept us safe and without vehicle trouble as we travel! The next month and a half is booked up with appointments in five different states before we return to Spain on June 23^rd. We are excited about supplies and materials we have been able to obtain during the last several months and have already packed several suitcases full of prizes and craft items for Vacation Bible School, Christmas music, Spanish literature, youth materials and tracts (still lacking a good used accordion). Praise the Lord, we have heard that the new baptistery built in the Spanish church in December, has now been used and one has been baptized. The churches in Spain are excited about our return as we look forward to seeing what God is going to do there in the future.

We thank the Lord for the churches that we've visited. They have done a wonderful job meeting our needs and providing great experiences for our children. In between our church appointments, we've had opportunities to spend some time with our families and visit extended relatives. We have also scheduled dental and doctor's visits ... please pray that we will be able to complete all follow-up care before we leave (Some of us have cavities!). Two churches have given special offerings for us to purchase a new lap-top computer ... please pray that we will have wisdom to purchase exactly what is needed for the ministry. Please pray for the children as we finish up home schooling; and for their correct placement back in the Spanish schools when we return. Please pray for the exchange rate. When we arrived, the exchange rate was at 1.17% instead of the current rate of 1.57%. At the present rate we need at least $300 more a month to cover our basic bills before we return. Due to the requirements of the Spanish government, we can not alter our return date. We are praying in faith for God to meet all our needs and provisions (Nehemiah 2:20).

Though our family has been doing well since the passing of my father, as we draw closer to our departure date we are aware that it will be difficult emotionally when we leave the country, not only for our own family, but also for my mother, sister, and grandparents. We especially covet your prayers during this time.

Departure Date:  June 23rd

For His glory,

Bill & Dena Rose with Brianna, Kelsey, Jordan, Joshua, Josiah, and JohnPaul