Cincinnati!

 A Taste of Cincinnati where over 500 tracts were handed out...

The four men on their way back from handing out over 400 tracts at a Memorial Day parade.  They did a wonderful job!

 

RV life with our boys...

Our drive through the Midwest



Visiting with our friends, Kerri and Jason and their children, who our boys really miss.





Flooding in Southern Illinois and Indiana.  The farmland looked more like the lakes in Florida.





At the drive-in for Mother's Day.  Christopher and two of the boys took advantage of the time waiting for the movie to begin by going to each car to pass out gospel tracks and chat.



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Prayer Request:

Jason and Kerri (mentioned above) are going through a VERY difficult time and have been for a few years now when Jason became disabled.  He has a lung disease that has caused him to be steroid dependent for over 10 years, causing major bone issues.  In addition, his pituitary gland stopped functioning two years ago, so that has contributed greatly to brittle bone disease. He can break a bone just from sneezing and recently fell, causing rib, spinal, and skull fractures.

They have a difficult time getting to church and basically Jason leaves the house just for doctor's appointments anymore. Kerri has always homeschooled their four children, but recently went back to work in order to cover the medical bills and perscription costs. Please pray for Jason's healing and comfort. And, pray for continued provision over all of their bills, as well as any other ways you are lead to pray for this wonderful, cheerful family.

Noonday Ministries

I went to Noonday Ministries daily outreach one last time before we left Albuquerque. We had put together 125 Homeless Packs, Bibles and reading glasses. Director/Pastor Danny Whately, Kitchen Supervisor Gilda McBain and a handful of faithful volunteers run a well organized outreach. Prior to noon, lunch is made and the serving line is setup. People begin to line up around the back side of the building well before noon time. A Christian Legal Aide representative shows up to sign up anyone who wishes to see an attorney for council. One or two police officers also arrive just prior to noon, to help keep peace and order. At noon the doors open and the people flow in and seat themselves at long rows of tables. The room is a large one that was once used as an indoor basketball court. It still might be at other times. The crowd grew to about 300 people. The back row of the room, which is closest to the food, is for those with disabilities or limited mobility. These folks get served first, after the message. Pastor Danny gives a 15 minute, or so, Bible lesson with the Gospel.  He announced that I was there to distribute Hygiene Packs (Homeless Packs: Bible, Bible study bookmark, toothpaste, toothbrush, shaving razor, shampoo, headache medicine packet, bandages and antibiotic pack, and other varying items). So, as people got their food they walked by my table. I got to ask each person if they needed a Bible and a pack. I also told people to check the Bible and make sure the print was large enough for them to read. I asked them to let me know if it wasn’t. Some people needed one of the large print Gospel of Johns while others needed to be outfitted with new reading glasses. I passed out all 125 Homeless Packs and switched to giving out a Bible, shampoo and toothpaste. Once, I ran out of the shampoo, people were still very thankful for the Bible and toothpaste. After I was done, one of the volunteers made me a tray of the food they had finished serving. The stew and cornbread were delicious! I pray that God continues to use Noonday Ministries to feed the spirit and body of those in need for many years to come. 
-Christopher

Surprising Responses from the Auto Scripture

We figured that we would have a lot of negative feedback to having Bible verses on the backs of our van and RV, because after all, Jesus is “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense” (1Peter2:8) for those who do not believe.  But, so far, there was just one person to date who showed they disapproved.   The fact that this person had to read it served its purpose, anyhow.  :)

We have instead been amazed by the excited responses while driving the van around on our daily tasks.  Many happily wave, point upwards with a big smile, or give a thumb’s up.  There have been some who honk, often startling us, in order to get our attention to show that they like it.  It has been fun to meet fellow brothers and sisters in Christ we wouldn’t have otherwise.  When we’re parked somewhere, we have had people come right up to the van to let us know how much they love it.  A woman yesterday said it was just what she needed to read!  Wow!  I don’t think any of these people realize what an encouragement they are to us, motivating us to keep on going on, especially on days when we’re feeling a little run down.

We’ll probably get more negative responses in the future, but we will continue to keep in mind these things…

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.  Hebrews 4:12-13

so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;

it shall not return to me empty,

but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,

and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.  Isaiah 55:11

-Kerry