As we write our last prayer letter, we reflect back on the goodness of God and the generosity of His people. Its been an amazing journey these past ten plus years as missionaries, and we want to thank each of you for being a part of it. We have been privileged to partner with so many generous churches and individuals who made it possible for us to come here and serve the Togolese people, and we can not say thank you enough.
We came to Togo with very clear ministry objectives, and by God’s grace we have been able to see them realized. Our first objective was to plant churches among those who have never heard the gospel of Jesus Christ before. What a joy it is to now see people in the villages of Tchandida and Kpaha who have turned from practicing voodoo and are now following Christ. We will celebrate the independence of our first church and the official installation of their pastor on December 20th, our last Sunday before leaving Togo. Our second church plant will continue to be led by two of our Bible Institute graduates who are doing a great job serving that church.
Our second ministry objective was to build and lead a Bible Institute. It has been my pleasure to teach classes on the Bible and ministry and to see believers grow in their faith and in their ability to lead others in the church. It is exciting to see the lights come on when students are taught new material and discover biblical truth in a deeper way. We will celebrate our last graduating class on November 22nd, during the visit of our field director.
Our last big objective that we have focused much on these past few years has been the establishment of an orphanage to minister to the neediest children in Togo. It was a big undertaking, and we are so grateful for those whose giving has enabled us to build this beautiful two-story building that will provide a place of refuge for up to twenty children at a time. While we fully expected our replacement to be here before we returned home, things do not always work out as planned. We have, however, set things in place with ABWE for the next person to be able to start operating the orphanage right away. Please join us in prayer that God would send that person along soon.
Please know that this is not a rash decision that was made, nor was it made due to any problems here. We set this plan in motion almost two years ago and wanted to make sure we did not leave before we did everything we could to finish what we set out to do at the start. Please pray for us as we transition back home. We are looking forward to being reunited with family and friends and serving God in whatever capacity He has for us. Thank you again for partnering with us and praying for us. May God richly reward you for your investment in His work.
Jon and Heidi Huff
THE HUFFS IN TOGO 
We know this decision is in God’s hand, we’re still praying even without a prayer letter! Make sure we’re still on your mailing list. Looking forward to your stateside activity. Love
Thank you, Mrs. D! We love you guys!
So awesome to see how God has used all of you over the past few years! Thank you for letting God work through you! It’s amazing how you have been a huge blessing over there, but yet even in your absence ya’ll are being a big blessing over here by sharing all that God is doing! Can’t wait to see you guys! 🙂
Thanks for always being such an encouragement, Heather. We love you guys and look forward to hosting you and everybody else at our house next year.
I know this is where God is leading and I am so happy to have followed your ministry for a hose years. I will miss reading about all your trials, jubilation and hearing about your little ones and their times with you and Heidi.
God bless you and your precious family and, if you are in Georgia, please come by Pinecrest for a visit!
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Thank you, Louise. We love you guys and think of you all often. We are still using the generator that Pinecrest bought for us when we were with you for your 2006 missions conference. You guys are still keeping our lights on.
Hey Guys,
We didn’t realize you were planning to come back to the States at this stage in your lives. Where will you guys be living? We’ll be in the States till mid-January, and we would love to see you.
Jon, Kirk said that he doesn’t know what your plans are; but if he can be of any help to you, he’s available.
We love you guys.
Kirk & Kat
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Thanks, Ms. Kathy. We will be in the Tampa Bay area (probably Riverview) where most of my family lives. Heidi and the girls will initially be in Hot Springs, AR while I try to get something set up for them in FL. We definitely want to stay in touch and see you guys when you are in the area. Love you guys too!
Praise the Lord for His work God has allowed you be a part of in Togo!
Thanks, Nathan. Can’t wait to see you guys.
Praying during your transition. Hope to see you soon.
Thanks for always being there for us, Bro. Mike. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Jon , this comes as a surprise. I know you spent much time in prayer and it was not an easy decision. If I know you and Heidi, your hearts are hurting to leave a place you have invested ten years of your life in the lives of others. I know God will give you direction and lead you to a place where you will continue to serve him. Kathy and I will be praying for you and Heidi as you make this transition back to the states. If I can help in any way just ask. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on the future for y’all. Thank you for being stead fast these past years and being a Godly husband and father. I know that there must have been very difficult days. We love you and the children as if you were our children. We think of you every day and I say a little prayer for y’all Look forward to seeing y’all before we leave for Nicaragua in January. Take care give everyone a hug.
Bro Kirk
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Thanks, Bro. Kirk. We love you guys so much and appreciate all that you have done for us over the years. We have fond memories of our time in Lake Butler and look forward to future opportunities to cross paths with you guys and catch up. We love you guys like family too. When you are leaving for Nicaragua? Will you be in the Tampa area close to that time?
May the Lord continue to use you and your family the glory of the Lord. We give God praise for how he has used you and Heidi and the children to touch lives in Togo. Will miss seeing you during our future trips to Togo. God Bless!
Thanks for the encouraging words, Bro. Davis. We will miss seeing you too.
I am so glad to hear all that you guys have accomplished and I can’t wait to see you all. Love you.
Hi,
Because of my wife’s health situation, I do not get out to church very often so was unaware of the news of your transition back home.
Jon, I have prayed for you and the family regularly and will continue to pray for guidance as you transition back home.May the Lord guide and direct you every step of the way.
Do you plan to pursue ministry opportunities or seek employment in the teaching field or other?
Be blessed with safe travel and please keep in touch,
Nick Martinelli
Dear Brother and Sister Huff Thank you for being our ambassador for Christ all these years. May God bless you and your Churches! Jim Sebring Berean Baptist Fayetteville NC
Thank you for the kind words, Jim, and for making it possible for us to minister here over the years. We love you guys and appreciate you more than we can say.