A/G Missions Website

Just wanted to let everyone know that you can view an article regarding my trip on the A/G missions website. It is currently on the front page but that will change, you can still view it by going to the archives for March 2nd. Just thought you would want to know. Blessings

Transition is here.....

Well, I know it has been awhile since I have posted on here, but to be honest until about two weeks ago, I had no idea what was going on....however, like always the Lord has directed my path and I am very thankful for that. Ok, so as most of you know, my trip to Africa was cancelled due to the violence that was occurring in Kenya, which is where I was headed, but for wisdom's sake and of course safety, it was cancelled. So, where does that leave me? Well, after much worrying and me questioning God, " Alright Lord, what are you doing?" I am glad to say that I am beginning to see what God is doing, although there has been a huge transition for me, I know it is God, even though I may not completely understand, I do trust him and I know in my spirit that God has already established what has happened and the changes that have occured. I am actually living in Springfield as of now, I say that because you never know what is going to change...lol The Lord has giving me a great job, and one that I am probably not qualified for and if I shared the story of how I got it...well it's just one of those God things you know... Do to my location and also due to the fact that I feel that the Lord wants me at James River Assembly, I am regularly attending there. God is moving greatly in my life and I am listening very closely for the next step and most likely uncomfortable transition that he wants me to make...I am not sure what's ahead but he does and that is good enough for me.... My hope is that in the future, whether that be 6 months or 5 years, that I will be preaching the word in churches here in the states, I feel that my call is to encourage churches and challenge people to go deeper, so please pray that the Lord will open doors and give me the opportunity to do this...I am just waiting on God and I want to make sure and let his timing in everything be accomplished....For now I am just soaking up Jesus and awaiting the next move...just thought I would let everybody know...Bless you and Thank you for all you have done, whether I have known it or if it was between you and God.....

Going home....

Well, I am here at the airport in Yerevan. We are going to board any minute and
I have a long day ahead of me. We are flying to Vienna first, and then Washington D.C,
and then to Chicago and finally to Springfield. It has been an amazing trip and God has
truly done some great things. I will try and put up some more photo's when I get back.
Thanks for all of your prayers and support. Also, even though I am going back home for
a little while, I will be going back overseas in February to do more missions work and I will
have more details on that trip as the time draws nearer. Thanks again......

Still in Tbilisi

Well, I am doing good here in Tbilisi, Georgia. Last week we did some remodeling work for a church so that they could continue their children's ministry. We was able to be a great blessing to them and I know that allot of ministry will come out of our efforts in the future. I am not completely sure of the plans for this next week, however I do know that we will be doing some distribution's to the refugees and we will also be having a thanksgiving service and dinner with an international church here in Tbilisi. I believe we are going to be doing some worship for that as well, so that will be a great opportunity. I will be here in Georgia for about 10 more days and then I will be heading back to Yerevan before flying out. Thanks for you prayers and support! God bless

In Armenia and heading to Georgia!

Well, I am sorry that I have not had a blog post in a while, the internet has been hard to find. However, I have found an internet cafe' and I am good to go. Everything has been going great here in Armenia, I have been involved in a variety of ministry and compassion outreaches. I had the opportunity to preach a couple of weekends ago and we had a great service. Last week we was doing some construction for habitat for humanity and a great time helping some very needy people. On Monday I will be going {well, actually moving} to Tiblisi, Georgia and I will be there for about 3 weeks before preparing to fly back to the states. We will be helping out the refugee's up there and I know that we will have a great impact in Georgia. Well, all is well and the Lord is doing great things, please continue to keep me in your prayers and again I thank all of those who have made this possible. On a side note, I will try to upload some pictures as I know it has been awhile since I have done that but it just depends upon me finding wi-fi and I think I have located a hot-spot, so perhaps within the next week I will be able to do so. Thanks again and God Bless. {Austvatz dez Het}

I am in Armenia.

Well, I don't have very much time to write but I thought I would let everybody know that I am here in Yerevan, Armenia. I can see Turkey to the West along with Mt. Ararat which is right at the base of the city. It is the most beautiful place I have ever been. We will begin a construction project this week however I do not have time right now to describe all that we are doing. We will also be in Georgia from November 17 through December 3 rd to help out the refugee's from the war. So, that will be a great opportunity. Anyways, all is well and God is doing great things. Blessings.

Another week in Moldova!

Well I am sorry for the delay in blogging, it has been very busy this last week and to be honest I and the team are completely wore out. We have been in the town of Strashin, which is about 20 minutes out of the capital city of Chisinau in which I am now. We did a variety of ministry projects such as working with the orphanage, holding church services, such as one service was for the blind in which I had the opportunity to share the gospel. The largest project was that of building a concrete wall on the back of this church in which we served. The guys and I worked all week in order to get it done and we got a tremendous amount done but we are all quite tired and ready for some rest. Our flight on the 23rd from Odessa was cancelled and so we had to reschedule a flight and I believe it is for this next weekend, however I do not know where we will be flying out of, but hey that's missions. We are still on target to spend the rest of our time in Armenia and we also might be going to Georgia and perhaps Azerbaijan. Those are not for sure, but who knows. Well, everything is going great and God is doing some great works through us and in us. You begin to realize the flaws in other people as you live with them for weeks on in, but more than anything you realize the things in you that need to be changed, meaning your attitude or the way you handle people especially the natives. The Lord is stretching me in my ministry abilities and I feel that God is doing a great work in not just my life but everybody we come in contact with. One thing that is so different here than in the United States is this..... the natives here, whether it be a pastor, missionary or just someone who lives here don't need weeks, months, or years to form relationships. They need minutes, hours, and at the most days. The churches here are built on relationships, close relationships. I can honestly say that I have formed relationships with natives here in just a matter of days and those relationships are as strong as those that I have been going to church with or people I have known for years. This is a sad fact but it is the truth. The people in the churches of America have lost the meaning of being a true brother and sister in Christ toward one another. Perhaps we can learn from this. God Bless and thank you for your support, you are touching so many lives.