Just Checking In...

Well I thought I'd try to do a better job of keeping up to date on my blog. I've also added a new twist to our church website and included a blog report on Indiana Baptist Institute under News and Updates. I'm curious to see if this will be simple and viable for those busy in the various facets of ministry.

School has started up again and we have one new full time student. There are two others who have expressed an interest in beginning next school year. Pray that we will see an increase in our student body as well as in our faculty. I am so thankful for the supporters of this work and the good churches who allow their pastor to be on faculty to teach. We couldn't do it without either one.

We're praying that 2008 will find us growing stronger and more dedicated for the Lord and His kingdom work. Our desire is to see souls saved and on the road to Heaven. We want to see our church grow disciples who will in turn go out and win and mentor others.

Here's another of my favorite pictures of Niah. It makes you wonder what she's thinking. Tim had the priviledge of preaching Sunday morning. Cathy's family and most of my family were there to hear him.

It was great for Cathy and me to have all of our children and their families together for Christmas even if we had travel all the way to Arkansas in order to get it done. Of course we all enjoyed watching Niah open gifts for her first Christmas.

What can I say? Seems she's the pick of the patch!

Touching Base

It has been a while since I posted anything. Mom has had surgery so please pray for her recovery. Things are a bit busy and I tend to be overwhelmed at times, but God is good. Things at school are going well. Timothy, my youngest surrendered to the ministry and has done well so far in school. Jonathan is looking for the place God would have him serve, so please pray for he and his family. Niah is just cute. I miss seeing them all, but especially her. If they were close, she'd have no problem wrapping me around her finger. I'm looking forward to her first Christmas.

Jack Story and I completed our 54 mile bike ride. I should have posted the ride on my blog so that people could donate so much per mile. We did that within the church to raise funds for his MTL travel fund. I survived. Continue to pray for our ministries and missionaries.

Cutie!

This is Cathy's favorite of many that Jonathan, our son, sent to us last week. I have to admit, she tugs at my heart with those big blue eyes!