My oldest son, Seth, started 6th grade - middle school on Monday. This was a big day for him, a little tearful for Mom. John enters the 4th grade and Mark will be starting preschool again soon. To help prepare my Seth this Summer, he and I went through: the book: Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle: Honest Conversations About Sexual Integrity, by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker, and Mike Yorkey. This was a great opportunity to connect with him and have great conversations about things that matter. I would definitely recommend this to every parent.
We had a busy summer, but a great Summer. Here are a few highlights:
Mission Trip to Questa, New Mexico: We took almost 100 people to Questa to do a Vacation Bible School, a Community Cookout & Concert, & multiple Construction projects for needy families. I served on the construction team as the rest of my family were involved in the VBS. My highlight was helping an 82 year old woman get into a better mobile home that we installed and remodeled on her property. Most importantly, she made a commitment to Christ and seems to be doing well. Our follow-up efforts and prayer are to make sure that she has propane for the winter. Her name is Mary and I would appreciate you praying for her.
The Grapevine Campus Preview Services: The Grapevine Campus gives us every indication from the preview services that it will be a huge success. This has been an amazing, challenging time for FOTP. As we stretch ourselves in faith, God is using our faithfulness. We have assembled an incredible team there led by Charles Thornton. We are looking forward to the Grand Opening on September 7th and our eventual move to Faith Christian School’s new High School when it is completed. I am extremely grateful to Faith Christian School and their willingness to partner with us.