009841-Wilkinson, Rh
Evangelism Catalyst
Restoration Church of Sanford
October 14
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About My Family
I love God’s creation: diverse people, cultures, languages, places, foods, plants, animals, etc. I was blessed to enjoy God’s amazing world of diversity for 10.5 years as wife of the late missionary to Papua New Guinea (PNG), Dave Wilkinson, until he went to glory in 1993. I’ve continued serving for 30 more years now, including in MK education as a widowed mom, in PNG again, and in local church and Hispanic ministries in the US.
Since 09/10/2021, I’ve been serving with my new husband, Timothy Holmgren, also a veteran missionary from PNG, who currently works in administration with Ethnos360 (formerly New Tribes Mission) and volunteers in the local NAMB church plant where I serve.
My three sons, Tim’s two sons and four daughters, plus those with spouses and children, make us a clan of 28 (so far!) spread across six states.
Since 09/10/2021, I’ve been serving with my new husband, Timothy Holmgren, also a veteran missionary from PNG, who currently works in administration with Ethnos360 (formerly New Tribes Mission) and volunteers in the local NAMB church plant where I serve.
My three sons, Tim’s two sons and four daughters, plus those with spouses and children, make us a clan of 28 (so far!) spread across six states.
About My Ministry
Restoration Church of Sanford, launched in January 2022 with the goal: “RESTORE all people from all walks of life back to God by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.” We aim to reach the overlooked in society—the homeless, addicts, poor, non-English speakers, etc.
I relocated to this ministry in Sanford after I married Tim. Together, we help evangelize, disciple and counsel. I especially focus on reaching Hispanics. We help set up and tear down on Sundays at a local elementary school, reach out to visitors and participate in outreach. I also interpret the Sunday message for non-bilingual Spanish-speakers and share the gospel with those I meet on my own in the community. Not all Spanish/English speakers who are members are able to translate or have had ministry training and experience, so I can also disciple them along.
I relocated to this ministry in Sanford after I married Tim. Together, we help evangelize, disciple and counsel. I especially focus on reaching Hispanics. We help set up and tear down on Sundays at a local elementary school, reach out to visitors and participate in outreach. I also interpret the Sunday message for non-bilingual Spanish-speakers and share the gospel with those I meet on my own in the community. Not all Spanish/English speakers who are members are able to translate or have had ministry training and experience, so I can also disciple them along.
