Dinner, Dessert...But No Movie

Last night we hosted the ministers and their families that serve in our church for dinner and dessert... and they actually came! Lila made Jay, Casey, and Steve's favorite dessert which was nice because it allowed the rest of us to have a sample. We truly appreciate the work they do as the serve God and the witness they have in our community.

All the kids had fun, even Steve as he ventures into the table tent.

Time out for a quick photo between dinner and dessert.

Who's your...

What can I say, the apron says it all.

Yes, I DO Read...But Not Very Often

Yes I have read a book, and am currently reading a book...most of you can't believe I can't sit still that long (usually you are right). First, the book I have actually completed; 90 Minutes In Heaven... in a nut shell, an interesting story about a pastor's tragedy and the good that came out of it. My current read; Three Views On The Rapture...I am currently reading about the first view, The Case for the Pretribulation Rapture Position. Three authors present what they believe the Bible is saying about end times; pre-, mid-, post-...then the other two authors give their response to that writers view. I won't tell which one I firmly believe, but I want to see what the other two views have to say: A very in depth book which requires your attention to understand what the writer is saying about end times.

Read Between The Lines

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(1) I saw Maurico Vargas leaving the building headed for El Salvador. I spoke with Norm Howell yesterday; he is leaving for West Africa next week.

(2) Yes, it is just the front door to the Baptist Building...but what is significant is on the window to the left in photo (3).

(3) The Great Commission...the most important word (in my opinion) is the first word Jesus spoke...

Enough said!

A Capital Improvement Of My Day

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I know you will find it hard to believe, but his morning I got bored sitting around at the Baptist Building...so I decided it was field trip time. Hum, six blocks away is the capital building, I'm there. The photos above depict the following:
(1) The sign officially welcomes me to Jefferson City...I'm (really) feeling the history!
(2) Photo of the state capital building.
(3) Best stop on the field trip...expresso shot at the "Zone" on the way back to the Baptist Building.

Authority Everywhere I Go

Seems like everywhere I go I am surrounded by authority figures...I just don't get it!

Artificially Rocked

Sunday evening our youth group at FBC went rock climbing at IBEX. After the instruction period that covered such topics as; how to secure your harness to your waist, knot tying, belaying, and safety procedures, the instructor turned us loose on the wall. The different pathways were color coded and rated from easy (1) to expert (8). Number one was basically straight up with large rocks to aid you in your climb. From two on, the rocks became smaller as well as the wall slanted out as you ascended. The climb was physically and mentally challenging as I tried to secure a foothold on the side of the wall making my way upward.

Another important aspect of climbing the wall is your partner (mine was Andrew) on the ground, belaying the rope attached to your harness, as you climb. When you fall off the wall or can not go any further, they literally hold you in the palm of their hand.

Climbing this wall is similar to ones walk in life. Daily challenges, obstacles, choosing the right course as well as trusting in some one are just a few of the things a follower of Jesus encounters in their daily walk.

Dot To Dot

I am now an official member of the (red dot) Indian Duo...aka Man Singh Clan. Guess which one is me?