back and forth...

Friday we (Michael and I) are heading back to Zambia. We will be leaving out of New Orleans, to DC, then to Jburg, and finally to Ndola - Zambia. The trip will take 2 fulls days after lay overs and actual flight time. We are suppose to arrive Sunday early afternoon in Zambia! Please be praying for our flight and that all our luggage arrives with us and intact. We will cover close to 10,000 miles!

We have our North Start Bible Institute graduation on December 5th and our marriage seminar the previous week at Kafulafuta. There will be a lot to get done for the beginning of the 2010 Institute school year. Please be praying God would bring more students that are serious about learning His word in order that they would be used to evangelize, disciple, plant churches, and ultimately glorify Christ! It is such a blessing to serve our great God and Saviour!!

time well spent

Over the last 7 weeks that we have been in the States, Savannah and I have very much enjoyed meeting so many of God's finest people. It is amazing how quickly a permanent bond can form when people have the Lord as a common denominator. Certainly we are not in one place very long but we both feel as if we have made many lasting relationships.We were able to encourage many to take a step of faith and truly pray to the Lord of the harvest that they personally would be used to bring forth fruit that remains. Many commitments were made and we even saw one person fully commit their life to the mission field!! 


Over all, we preached and presented the ministry of Zambia in 16 different churches. We traveled approximately 4,000 miles. We have been quite busy trying to encourage God's people to be busy about God's work. I will be heading back to Zambia for a few weeks but am hopeful that in 2010 Savannah and I will be able to visit more churches in order to renew relationships and seek churches that will pray and partner with us to bring in the harvest in the Eastern Province of Zambia. 


Savannah and I want to give thanks for all the people along this 7 week journey that have truly blessed us, refreshed us, and encouraged us to continue our walk of faith. Although there were some struggles over those 4,000+ miles, we were able to see the hand of God and His provision so much in our lives. We thank our Lord for His grace and mercy and for His people that have been so mightly used!

Barn Fire

Yesterday afternoon there was a barn fire at the location where I grew up as a child/youth. We thank the Lord no one was hurt and that most of the items in the barn had been removed months ago. Although the barn no longer had any tangible items there were many memories stored there. As a young boy I remember building forts in the hay, swinging from side to side on a large roap, shooting hoops, fixing cars, motorcycles, and everything else... My father taught me how to change the oil and replace a muffler in that barn. The more I think about that barn, the more wonderful stories and experiences come to mind. However, the reality is that the barn did not provide the experiences and great memories. All those great memories came from having a great family and many great friends to experience life with. I am thankful for that barn but realize now that a barn is just a structure... great family and great friends is what produces wonderful and lasting memories. Now I praise the Lord for more than a barn - but thank Him for surrounding me with people worth making memories with!