From the Field
I bring you greeting from
the International office in Arnold, Maryland. I have been working diligently at
organizing the new office. I still feel like a duck out of water, oh sorry I
didn’t mean to say that. It is taking me a while to get into a routine, but
over time I am confident that I will be able to make it work. I am thankful to
God and I want to be able to do the best job possible for Him. When I was at
Gay and Sue’s house getting trained for the position they stressed to me the
importance of getting requests out in a timely manner and making sure that
everything is accurate. I agree with them that poor service would reflect poorly
on the organization. That is so true of how we should be living the Christian
life. So many Christians get saved and then go and do whatever they want
because they know they are forgiven. The Bible encourages us to have a walk
that is worthy of the high calling that we have been called to. So now I have
to watch what I do for the name sake of FCFInternational but more important
because I carry around the name of Jesus Christ. By God’s grace I will be able
to do that.
I recently went out and
bought the Apple desk top computer for the office. I praise God that He
provided the funds to be able to do that. This past week I took a class and
began to learn how to operate it. I have used windows my whole life, so it will
definitely be an adjustment. Using the computer is a little out of my comfort
zone, but once I learn how to work the computer it will be good for the office.
Just like when God takes us out of our comfort zone he stretches us and makes
us more useable for the kingdom. I was able to make my first publication with
it. I quickly put together a packet for churches to be able to support
FCFInternational. I will be taking it up to Wayne’s church to see if they will
support us. My prayer is that we would find 100 churches in 2013 to support us
with $1,600.00 yearly support. Please pray with me as I seek those churches
that God would have for us.
Family Life
Thank you all for your
prayers for Christopher as he had surgery on his foot. He came through the
surgery fine and will begin rehab this week. Today he has a visit to the surgeon
who will let him know the progress. Seth is flying out for an interview with a
church for an assistant pastor’s position. I praise God how it all is fitting
together in God’s perfect plan. Even if Seth doesn’t get the position he is
gaining great experience. Andrew and Justin are doing fine; they have been
working hard at their jobs. Holly is still working two jobs, and we have begun
to discuss when a good time for her to retire is. It is hard to believe that
retirement is so close. It seems like just yesterday we both started working. I
am thankful to God that He has provided a ministry that Holly and I can work
together.
Personal Life
I have recently finished
with reading first and second Thessalonians and I started reading Hosea. How
amazing God’s Word is to read. I am thankful that we are able to read God’s
Word and learn how to walk in a worthy manner. My prayer is that first
responders would have a desire to read the Bible on a daily basis and obey what
they read. I still need to remind myself of this truth daily.
Prayer Requests
·
Revival in the
fire service
·
International
Board meeting in two weeks
·
First on-line
Bible study in a week
·
First responders
weekend retreat in March
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