Hello from the Philippines

On the way over, we were re-routed to Taipei, seems that the head winds were too strong and there wasn't enough fuel to reach Hong Kong. So what is an extra 2 hours anyway? We finally arrived in Manila. It was good to see Dhoyet, Cindy and Miggie! Pete went to Cabanatuan with them and I went to Davao to see my friend Herley. Just 10-15 minutes into the flight to Davao the pilot came on and said that we had to go back to Manila because of plane failure. The air pressure in the cabin wasn't working right. Many passengers were suffering with ear pain and head aches. So we changed planes and finally reached Davao. There is always something to keep life interesting. I go to Cebu tomorrow to meet with a pastor and then back to Manila and Pete and I leave for India on Wednesday. All is well, I appreciate your prayers. What a Joy it is to serve others!

Some people are addicted to blogging

I was asked the other day when I was going to update my blog, I guess there are folks addicted to reading blogs like others are addicted to soap operas. My parents celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary this weekend. We had a nice time having lunch with them and enjoying their company. One more piece of information, my daughter Patricia announced that she is going to have a baby. Its due on September 1st and she seems to be doing OK, finding out what morning sickness is all about.
I leave Wednesday for the Philippines and then India. I am excited to do a Pastors conference in India for about 30 pastors. We will be talking about the Principle of Twelve and how to win souls and make disciples. I'll let you know how things go with that.
I will do my best to give updates here while away from home. When I return I'll put some pics on for you to see. What a joy it is to serve others.

Off and Running in 2006

As soon as the New Year arrived it seemed as though everything started to accelerate. Maybe it was the result of fasting for 21 days in December. But many opportunities became available and I'm just trying to keep up with the pace. This is a year of bountiful harvest and the hard places overflow with abundance. The Lord challenged me to step out in faith for me personally, to lead our congregation into a new level of expectation for this year and to increase our involvement in world missions.

God is just waiting for us to step out, beleive and act upon the Word he gives to us. His Word is life and He is a life giving spirit being. Everything about Him involves life. Jesus is the resurection and life. Death could not keep him in the grave. And He is alive in you and alive in me.

We are having a special guest with us to start of the year. Darrel Stott is an awesome man if God that is being used to bring freedom to the captives. Lets look for opportunites to serve others this year and share the Love of Christ.

Happy New Year

Well, it's here, 2006! I really enjoyed 2005, as I look back I can see God's hand in my life. It was a year of great fruitfulness. Our Miracle Catches in Mexico and the Philippines were very successful as we saw thousands of people make a confession of faith in Jesus Christ. In our local church we saw the construction of our new school and gymnasium. By the end of January it will finally be finished. The last items will soon be finished and our students will have a new place to call home. Now it is time to look to the future. I have a promise bursting in my spirit for 2006 that I want to share with you. Psalm 65:11 says "This year is crowned with an bountiful harvest and even the hard places overflow with abundance." Wow. what a promise for 2006! Are you ready for a bountiful harvest? and are you ready for the hard places to over flow with abundance? It's fixin to happen, I am ready for it. Come on! This month I am traveling to the Philippines and India. This will be my first trip to India and I am excited about experiencing something new. We will visit our Childrens home, several villages, a lepers colony and a group called the Untouchables. I also will have a pastors conference ministering to several area pastors. I am expecting a bountiful harvest in 2006, will you join your faith with mine and together find the Joy in Serving Others?