Giving Thanks

Isn't this a wonderful time of year! Time can pass so quickly that we can become wrapped up in activities, and it's good to have this special time to remember God's goodness to us. Have you been challenged to name something each day this month that you're thankful for? We have so much to be thankful for that there aren't enough days! But we'd like to share some of our list with you.

*  We took our first ever 2-week vacation and traveled west to see our newest grandson in Phoenix, AZ. It was our first time in our son and daughter-in-law's home in several years. We had never been in that part of the country and loved it. What a wonderful time we enjoyed with all 3 of them!




*  We had a very successful activity one Saturday in October for families in the Danville area. Our teen guys helped plan the day and about 50 people came to enjoy a remote control car obstacle course, a pedal tractor race, a shooting range, and flight simulator. We will be keeping in touch with these families.

*  Each Tuesday after school we have had 15-18 elementary children at the Good News Club, and their hearts continue to respond to God's truth.

*  The local funeral chapel director asked me to conduct 2 funerals, and I was able to present the gospel to over 150 people. I have also been asked to be the speaker at a special service for families who have lost loved ones this past year. What an opportunity! This will be on December 3.


*  We have had several opportunities to witness to our neighbors.


*  We are helping to start a monthly Bible study for college students in our area with several attending the first meeting. We are praying that God's Word will become an important focus in the lives of these young adults.

*  A near-by supporting church (Calvary, Mt Pleasant) hosted a 3-weekend series of counseling seminars, and we and 3 of our church people were privileged to attend. It was tremendous!

*  We have had meetings in several churches where we were able to share our burden for Bible based churches to be started in the USA and present what the Lord is doing here in Danville. This is always a highlight for us!

*  Right after our last update we received news that our oldest grandson Michael, 12 years old, had a rare form of leukemia. Since then he's undergone many weeks in the hospital, chemo and radiation, and then a bone marrow transplant. He has done amazingly well because we have a great God. The Lord prepared the way for this difficult experience with a very wise pediatrician, a loving church family, a little brother who was a bone marrow match, first time ever for Cheryl to be free to go for several weeks to help, and hundreds of fellow-believers who prayed. Michael's side affects, while awful, were not severe and he responded rapidly to the transplant, being discharged before the minimum time! (That's several days' worth of thanks right there!!) There is still a lot ahead of him as he continues in isolation at home. We don't know what tomorrow holds, but the Lord has proven himself faithful many times over. Michael has written a tract that has already helped several people that we know of.

*  Our list would never be complete without including you wonderful, faithful supporters.  We could not be here and none of the things above could be accomplished without the prayers of God's people, and we deeply appreciate your partnership in this work.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!