All-Africa Leadership Conference

We just returned from South Africa, where we were privileged to be a part of the first-ever All Africa Leadership Conference. Such a wonderful time for all of us who attended.

* Representatives from 22 African countries...over 150 present.

* Anointed preaching and teaching

* Goals made...vision cast...hearts renewed!

* Largest ever African Regional Missionary offering: almost $30,000 given by the African churches in support of three regional missionaries.

* Great fellowship

* Special guests: Rev. & Mrs. Anthony Mangun, Rev. & Mrs. Terry Shock, and Rev. & Mrs. Bruce Howell.

* Awesome leadership of Regional Director Jerry & Vickie Richardson partnering with Area Coordinators: Jim Crumpacker (East Africa), Jim Poitras (English-speaking West Africa), Randy Adams (French-speaking West Africa, and Ted Grosbach (South/Central Africa).

So many things to share...I will try to post some more in the coming days. One thing for sure, great things are in store for the African Region! Join us in prayer for greater vision, greater unity and greater revival!

Africa for Jesus!

Okay, I am trying this out. Posting this from my iPhone. How cool is that???? :D

Ever wonder...

Ever wonder why it is:

*If you fill up with gas "here"...the price is always cheaper a few miles down the road.  But if you wait, it is always more expensive.

*If you wait for the "next exit" to stop and eat...you will drive for miles until you see another restaurant.

Curious, isn't it??

Camps...summer...blessings!

I believe summer has finally arrived.  Of course, that conclusion is easy to reach when you are in the deep south.  :)  We have been in Texas for a week and are enjoying our time back "home" so much.  Last week we were able to attend part of the camp meeting and were blessed to be a part of that.  Great preaching.  Great worship. Great fellowship.

This week our children are taking part in Jr High camp.  Thank you, TX District Youth Dept, for making that possible for our children!!!  I know they are making memories of a lifetime!

As I've said before, I find it difficult to keep up with my blog while we're on the road.  I do not know why -- I'm on my computer every day.  Ha!  I think Facebook is partially to blame...smiles...as I tend to share most of my 'inspiration' there.

I love being a part of the family of God.  Yes, we have our struggles - as any family does.  Yes, we have a few "nuts" - as any family does.  Yes, we have our differences - as any family does.  But I love celebrating with others over their victories...rejoicing with others over their miracles...crying with others over disappointments and trials...and praying with others over needs.  And standing with one another in the midst of storms.   I love my family!

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all - both past and present - who serve our country and protect the freedoms we enjoy.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Hmm

There is something that I just don't understand:

Public restrooms that have automatic flushers, automatic hand soap, automatic dryer/towel dispenser...

And then you walk to the door and you have to touch the handle to open it.

Hello?

Musings

"God did not allow His people to be oppressed so that they would be defeated but so that they would ultimately be victorious."

Recently I read this statement in a book I'm reading. It certainly grabbed my attention. It was referring to the children of Israel being given over to captivity. How many times in the Old Testament do we find God allowing the children of Israel to be captured and enslaved by other nations? Often this was because of their disobedience or because God was trying to get their attention turned back to Him. He did not allow this trial because He wanted to punish them or because He did not love them any more.

Sometimes God allows or brings circumstances into our life so that He can ultimately lead us to victory. I don't know about you, but there are things in my life right now that have me saying, "Why, Lord?" and "How much longer must I 'wait and see'?"

But today I will trust Him to bring it to victory.