I mentioned yesterday that last week Katie and I got to go see a concert with our friends who came to visit from Lubbock. I thought today I would just briefly mention that we went to see Hanson, and that the concert was fantastic. I’ve been a fan of the group for years but have never had the opportunity, so when we found out they would be playing here (which also happens to be their hometown), we jumped at the chance to go see them live.

Last week was a busy week for Katie and me. My parents actually arrived the weekend before for a short trip. We enjoyed having them here and were grateful to show them a little bit of our lives God has blessed us to live here in Oklahoma. Since they were here on a Sunday they were able to meet so many of the wonderful Christians here at Broken Arrow. We enjoyed getting to see them, even though it was for a short time. After they left early Tuesday morning, I spent all of Tuesday and Wednesday sick at home.

Then on Wednesday night, we were blessed with even more visitors. Some very good friends from Lubbock—Tony, Beth, and Brent—drove all the way up to go see a concert with us. They were able to stay through Saturday morning, and it was so good to spend those days with them. Though Katie and I are very happy here in Broken Arrow, there was something so uplifting by spending time with good friends we used to see on a daily basis.

It's been a long, hard, fun and exciting road, but we have started a new chapter in our lives. I will be the preacher at a congregation in Knott, Tx (20 m North of Big Springs and 90 South of Lubbock). I will be doing away with this blog in the near future and moving to our new home at www.knottmywill.wordpress.com Please keep our family in your prayers as we transition into this new work. We give God all praise, honor and glory for His work and accomplishing His will in us and around us!

PLEASE CIRCULATE THIS IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO

AS MANY AMERICAN CITIZENS AS POSSIBLE

TRAVEL WARNING MEXICO

Date: August 28, 2010

Praise God for a good Sunday

The church in Leon Sur is becoming what God is molding them so thank Him

The Guanajuato Church - new meeting place, and more people to work. Keep the Ramirez and their leadership included in prayers

The AIMers in Leon -

John in leaving soon
The AIM girls, and their differences
Princeton’s recovery from his wrist
Healthy experiences in general
Spanish Acquisition
Ivanka’s Passport process

Omar’s Schooling - New class is lots of reading, and digesting many items

Meet the Guanajuato Church! Yesterday we were honored to be with the church in GTO and start using their new rented place. WE had a great class and worship. It is a growing church, we hope to see many of the visitors to start meeting in the church, and those who have been for a while to continue to mature in Christ.

The Ramirez have led the church. And we hope to continue to partner with them in all they do in the city. Please pray for them.

Spiritual Seasons
Over the past month we have been visiting the existing churches to evaluate where they are and what direction we might take in helping them along on their journeys. Many right now are experiencing the growing pains of maturing in Christ and are frustrated by this. Relating the phases to the seasons of the year, it seems like a spiritual winter for many. No doubt the recent transitions (including our absence during the last year) have influenced these feelings. Not everyone is headed this way, but there is a large camp that wants to hunker down and huddle together to conserve heat and energy. We pray that the void they feel now will take them closer to God. At times it is discouraging for us as well, but we are hopeful that (just as the seasons change) God will bring them into the fun of spring and summer. Right now we think it is important that they understand that seasons come and go naturally, and that there is good that takes place in every season.

Prayers for Patience and Wisdom