Thursday, July 30, 2009

I'm home again!

Just wanted to let you all know that I made it home safely to WI! I got in yesterday around 4:30pm :)

Now I'm just working on re-organizing, cleaning, and catching up on stuff :)

Thanks to those of you who were praying for safety in traveling!

I'll write more later!

Friday, July 24, 2009

MD, D.C. and other stuff
















My meeting in Ellicott City, MD went really well this past Sunday! I was able to speak in several different Sunday School classes at the church there as well as share my presentation in the evening service.

I spent Monday through Wednesday morning in Herndon, VA, taking my bike into D.C. all day Tuesday. I had a great day in our nation's capital! The weather was perfect - cool and breezy in the morning and warm and sunny in the afternoon! I was able to see a lot while I was there - over-all it was a very relaxing day!

I was originally scheduled to be in a church on Wednesday evening, but they cancelled b/c of a business meeting, so I visited my aunt and uncle's church here in the Pittsburgh area instead.

I have one more meeting out here in the east before I head back to the midwest next week. I'll be in Washington, PA all day on Sunday, participating in each of the services there.

This coming Tuesday I'll be heading back toward home, with a stop off in Indianapolis to see a friend.
That's all for now!
Thanks for your prayers!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Sunny Days

It's a humid day here in PA! But the sunshine is nice :) I got to get out and wash my car this morning - with the help of my cousins! Now it's nice and shiny :)

I had a great meeting at Fellowship Baptist Church in Baden this past weekend! That church is kind of like my "home church" while I'm out this way, so it was nice to be able to share my burden for Sweden with them!

Lord willing, I will be leaving Saturday afternoon for Ellicott City, MD. I will be participating in the Sunday services of Harvester Baptist Church. I'm looking forward to the opportunities there!

Have a marvelous day!

O, and for those of you who have expressed concern: my foot is doing much better, thank you! It feels great :) I've had no complications from the nail!

Friday, July 10, 2009

Fireworks and Rusty Nails
















I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend!
I spent the holiday with family in Leechburg, PA. I had a great time with them :)
One unfortunate event of the weekend: I was wading in the creek with my cousins (catching crawdads and minnows, etc) when we decided to cross over this old covered bridge. Unfortunately, I stepped on a rusty nail - which went through my flip-flop/into my foot. I had to go in on Monday morning to get a tetnus shot/meds. Never a dull moment! :)
I visited my aunt/uncle's church on Sunday - and got to give a brief testimony in the deaf Sunday School class (my aunt/uncle are both deaf).
On Wednesday I drove down to Fairmont, WV for a service there. I gave my testimony, etc. to the adults and then was able to go talk with the kids in their summer program. I enjoyed my time with them!
I am back up in the Pittsburgh area now. I'll be giving my presentation at my other aunt/uncle's church here on Sunday.
Then in a week I will, Lord willing, be heading out to Maryland for a meeting there. I also am planning a biking trip into D.C. while I'm out that way :)
After that, I have one more meeting out this way before I'll be heading home!
I appreciate your continued prayers!
Pics: fireworks, me and my cousins (Chelsea and Isabela)
“To be a missionary you don't have to cross the sea, you just have to see the cross."

When the Rains Descend

When the Rains Descend
Go ahead and grab your umbrella, because in life, there will be times when you journey through the storms. You see, in this world in which we live, the rains will fall. That is a guarantee. Trials will come - and they are going to come to everyone. Just because you are a Christian, don't think for a moment that life is going to be easy. There will still be pain, sorrow, and heartache. The good news, however, is that, as a Christian, you do not have to weather these storms alone. You have a solid foundation in Christ.

When the Rains Descend is a collection of poems written to be an encouragement to you as you face the downpours of life. May you rest in the Lord and grow closer to Him day by day.

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