It has been awhile since I was las able to post to the blog. A lot has been happening in FCFInternational and I am excited on how God is working in His ministry to first responders. I have been able to travel to several places in order to be with other FCFInternational members. First, I went once again to be with Wayne Detzler in Connecticut. What a man of God Wayne is, and I cherish every time God allows me to go and visit. I am able to talk much about the future of FCFInternational and how Wayne thinks we should get there. Wayne has much experience with various ministries and his wisdom is all ways enlightening. This time Wayne and I videoed 16 Bible lessons on the book of Ephesians. Once these videoes are packaged up and put with the rest of the Ephesians project we should have a quality CD containing a Bible study for first responders. I am convinced that FCFInternational should put a lot of time and effort into producing quality Bible studies for firefighters. We need to be able to have Bible studies that help first responders live lives that are pleasing to God. Please keep Wayne in your prayers as he only lives one town away from the terrible school shootings. First Responders up there definately need our prayers.
After I returned home from that trip it was back out to New Jersey. Thom McCoy and I made up a small team that was determined to get the Moonachie First aid and Rescue Squad back into their building. Their building was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. Several other members joined the efforts during the week and the project was complete. The last I heard from Thom was that rescue squad members were moving things back in. What a blessing to be able to be part of that project. Some of our members gave financially, some prayed, and some worked. Due to our efforts as an organization doors were definately opened. One of the members asked Thom to be their chaplain as they do not have one. Please pray that over the next several months Thom would be able to minister to them, sharing his faith in Jesus Christ.
Now that I am back home my attention is once again turned toward the office end of the ministry. A lot of work goes into running the ministry and I am once again thankful for Gay and Sue's Godly example in this area. Please continue to pray that I might follow their Godly example.
The Family
The family is getting excited about celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One would think that as you get over the excitement would lesson, but with our family it appears that it does not. December is a busy month for our family as both Holly and Christopher celebrate their birthdays. Holly and I went out to eat at the Cheesecake Factory, a favorite of both of ours. What a blessing to be able to have such a lovely wife. God has given me way more than I deserve when He gave me Holly. I thank God for His grace to me.
Personal Life
Please pray for me as I am trying to put Bible memorization as a top priority in 2013. I am up to a few measly Bible verses so far. It appears that memorizing as you get older really becomes a challenge. I never back down from a challenge though. My prayer is that I will memorize 1 whole book this next. I am also just finishing up my Bible reading. What a blessing to be able to read God's Word all the way through. I look forward to doing it all over again next year.
Prayer Requests
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