This past Sunday night we went to Jefferson Lighthouse Baptist Church, and we had a blast! Pastor Whitman graciously allowed me to preach and present our ministry. The Lord really blessed during the service, and I praise Him for using me! David Poston, a pastor friend of mine, was also able to be there. It was a blessing to be around old and new friends. After the service, Pastor Whitman took us out for supper. We had a great time speaking with some of the church members and Pastor Whitman’s two teenage boys, Daniel and Jordan. Mrs. Whitman also gave us a really nice gift basket with all kinds of goodness! Thank you Jefferson Lighthouse and Pastor Whitman for all you did for us!

This past Sunday started early as we drove to Grace Baptist Church in Watkinsville, GA. We met Pastor Ed Strickland as we came in the door and showed us where we could set up our display. Bro. Sanchez, a friend of the Pastor’s from California, taught in Sunday School. There are some words that their significance depreciates over time. Hope is one of those words, and Bro. Sanchez did an amazing job reminding us of its Biblical importance. Col 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Bro. Sanchez works is a Sherrif in San Diego, CA. He told us stories of both teens and adults that we were attempting suicide. So many of these individuals said they had no hope and therefore no reason to live. We face a hopeless world. All across it people live in darkness. They haven’t heard the Good News. They don’t know of the Hope in Jesus. I praise the Lord that He is hope to us!

Wednesday night we went to Oconee Baptist Church in Bishop, GA. Pastor Powers and his wife were so kind and met us early to get things set up for the service. As people started coming in, we were welcomed by these loving people. During the service, Pastor Powers had me present our ministry, and we praise the Lord it went well!

We don’t have any children yet, but we were blessed to hear Pastor Powers preach out of Eph. 6:4. I’m thankful to have a Father that brought me up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and I pray one day the same can be said of me.

Thank you Pastor Poweres and Oconee Baptist Church for this opportunity, and for sharing in our burden to see Japan reached with the Gopsel!