Washington, PA

Cathy, Tim and I enjoyed spending time with Jonathan, Kristine, Niah and Josiah.  It was good to see family and worship with them.  Our special thanks to our family in Christ at LifePoint.  We enjoyed worshipping Jesus Christ with you, and getting an opportunity to get to know you better.  I am thankful for what God is doing in the lives our our children.  It was good to see Jonathan interacting and doing his part in the worship services.  For more recent pictures of Jonathan's family, see my Facebook page.

Special moments...

As I reflect on the blessings God bestows upon Cathy and me, I say a silent prayer.  As I see my grandson smile at me, and hear my granddaughter say, "I love you too, Poppy"  I am over whelmed and in the midst of praise and worship.  May God watch over you little ones, and give vision to your parents and grandparents.  May He also grant wisdom to the generation of leaders of this great nation which is struggling with great problems; the most of which is an apathy or antagonism against you Lord.  May your passion ignite my heart and may it be seen and shared by my family.

School Rally video

This is the IBI video that speaks to the need for church planters in our part of the country.  The video was prepared by Brother Chris Bocklage.

http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=7G776LNX

Still in Awe

I am still awed at how God is working in my life and the lives of my children.  As I spoke to one of them and they relayed to me what God was doing and moving them to do I whispered a prayer of thanks to God as well as expressing parental concern and compassion for the road that He was leading them to travel.  It has always been my prayer that God would use each of my children to further His glory and Kingdom; that they in someway might outshine the lives of their mother and father; casting a greater shadow and making a greater impact upon the world for the cause of Christ.  Graciously, God is allowing me the privilege of seeing it playing out as I see Him at work in them.  All I can say is thank you Lord, and please help me to see it as a wonderful privilege as you take them wherever it is that they are to go to fulfill your purpose for their lives. 

Thailand Trip

It is good to be back home.  I am always awed at the privilege of being a part of God's kingdom work and seeing His hand in the lives and ministries of His people.  Brent, Tawm and Owen Rosendal are doing great.  Owen and I became quick buddies.  Antioch in Chiang mai is also doing great and we enjoyed a great time of fellowship, even though by Sunday night I was struggling with jet lag.  Brent and I had the opportunity to go out and see the work at Kanetchu Baptist Church.  We had a time of teaching and discipling.  It was good to see how past efforts of the Barnetts bearing fruit as God continues to work through the Rosendals.  Things have been planned and set in place for future training sessions for the pastors in that area.  Please continue to remember these works in prayer as they strive to reach their world for Christ.

Preparing for Thailand Trip

Last minute preparations and prayer for the trip to Thailand.  I will be preaching on Saturday and Sunday at Antioch in Ching mai.  Please keep that a matter of prayer.  We will also be visiting schools as well as a trip to Kanetchu.  Pray for my family as well as for LBC while I'm gone.  David Slone, Associate Pastor of LBC will be filling in for me during my absence.  Please keep him in prayer as well.  Also, Brother Steve Maxie will be substituting for me in my classes at IBI.

LBC Happenings

God is at work at LBC.  It's awesome to see His hand at work in the hearts of the people.  We've seen several moves made for salvation and baptism of late.  We saw 19 saved at camp with 4 surrender to pastoral ministry.  One of those has committed to attending IBI.  That makes 3 freshman for the next school year.  Please pray that God will conintue to move and that His people will respond.

Catching Up

It has been awhile since I posted to my personal blog.  Things are busy, but going well.  We have enjoyed seeing visitors almost every week this year.  God has been blessing not just at Landmark, but in her ministries as well.  I am humbled and awed that God has offered me the privilege of being involved and engaged in His Kingdom work.  We are having services this week, praying for Revival and that God will use us to impact our community. I personally am seeking that God will find in me a submissive and surrendered spirit that will enable Him to use me for His glory.  I pray for our community and country as well.


I'm thankful for Cathy, my faithful wife and friend who has shared the journey with me as well as the ministry.  Her love for the Lord and personal walk with the Lord is an encouragement to me; as is her love for the children she teaches each week.  I am truly blessed!


I am also thankful for the fact that my children are in church and serving the Lord.  My grandchildren are a blessing and I'm thankful for their godly parents; praying that God will even now begin working in their hearts as they grow and reach that age of accountability.


All in all, I am awed and thankful for the blessings God has sent my way.  He's an awesome God!

Rejoicing for Josiah

Cathy, Tim and I were in Washington, PA to see our newest family member.  Josiah was born February 2nd. Both he and Kristine are doing well.  I am amazed at the blessings God has bestowed upon us.  He kept us safe as we traveled through the ice and snow that hit the mid-west and eastern part of the country.

LifePoint is doing great, and Jonathan is seeing results for his work with the team there.  Keep them in your prayers and that God will lead more to support their ministry.

Catching up...

As I reflect upon all that God has given me; all the blessings as well as opportunities to grow and serve, I conclude that I am blessed.  I have seen God working in the hearts of people who are facing hardships and coming out the stronger for it in their faith and commitment to Jesus Christ.  It's awesome to be a part of God's kingdom work, and I look forward not with trepidation, but with anticipation of what this new year holds.  For Cathy and me, it is coming to know our granddaughters more and watching them grow.  Is is also being introduced to our grandson who is soon to arrive.  Truly I am blessed.  I pray for my children and grandchildren.  I pray too for our nation and her leaders.  But most of all I pray that I and the church I pastor will glorify God and represent Him in this world with integrity of love, truth and service.