Lincoln City and Skamania

Our family had our socks blest off by the believers at Faith Baptist Church in Lincoln City,OR. This group has such a warm spirit and a vibrant fellowship of christians with a heart to see the world impacted for the Kingdom of God. As soon as I figure out how, I am going to post the photos's I took of my kids doing their first puppet show for Faith Baptist. The kids, both young and old really enjoyed it. This church has been such a huge encouragment to our desire to begin ministry in Ireland. The conference started Fri. with a great meal provided by Jeff and Lynn of Otis Cafe fame, then a message from Dorothy Woods about her ministry in Africa. Saturday morning was a wonderful brunch and time to get to know folks and for them to get to know us better. I spoke Sat. night and the response great. Several families expressed interest in investing with us in ministry to Ireland. Sunday School was with Todd Sholty with Young Life in Lincoln City, followed by Leo and Lulu Calva working in Ecuador. We wrapped it up by speaking to the youth group with Tony and Jeannie Gile.
Pastor Bard Marshall suggested I attend the Conservative Baptist NW Pastor's Conference in Stevenson,WA at Skamania Lodge. I didn't know it was going on but Monday 3/19 I was able to get a room and spent Tuesday and Wednesday interacting with Pastors at my display as they attended the conference. I met many Pastors who were interested in ministry to Ireland, and also had priveledge of having my display next to the one for Corban College and getting to visit some with Dr. Reno Hoff, President of the college. I am always encouraged whenever I get to talk with him and hear his passion for the college and where it's going.
God is good - all the time! Mexico here I come.

5 Mar 07

I have been working full-time doing pre-field ministry for Ireland for a month now. It has been great to be in better contact we people and to be able to pray more and plan more effectively. God has continued to bless me and show me new things along the way. I am reading more about Ireland and trying to get more of a feel for what is going on ministry-wise in Dublin right now. I have been getting some help from a friend on getting our website up and running. It will continue to grow as we "fill in the gaps" and hopefully can portray clearly the vision God has given us for evangelism and church planting.We are heading to Faith Baptist Church in Lincoln City,OR this weekend for a 3 day missions conference. We were there last year and the church joined our support team and has been a great encouragement to us since. One of the benefits of our support raising time has been the new friends we have made. Faith Baptist gave us a puppet ministry last year; they supplied a portable stage, puppets, and some great training from puppeteer Nan Osborne. The kids have been practicing this week so they can do a puppet show at the conference. Exciting stuff! We anticipate the Lord being able to use this ministry to kids in Dublin to share the Gospel. Can't wait!