Caleb and Joshua's baptism

"There is no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth!"

Recent Baptisms

On July 27th we had a baptism service at the local pool in Delavan. It is always a blessing to watch new believers proclaim there faith. It was extra special to our family becuase both Caleb and Joshua were baptized. A video of their baptisms is above.

One lady (Kathy) had to work that day so I went with her small group to a nearby lake for her baptism. Kathy's story is an amazing testament to God's power and grace. Please pray for her husband Mike who is fighting the Lord's work in His life.

Backyard Ministry

We were recently given the swingset you see in the video below. It has proven to bring lots of kids to our yard. On Memorial day we had a killer kickball game with 15 neighborhood kids playing here. We really sense God showing us a missionfield even through our kids playmates. Please pray that Jesus will shine through all of us. In an answer to prayer, God has brought 6 of our neighbors to church on a regular basis over the past few months.

God is able!

2 Cor. 9:8 says, "And GOD IS ABLE to make ALL grace abound to you, so that in ALL things at ALL times, having ALL that you need, you will abound in every good work.

It is encouraging to admit our helplessness to fulfill God's call in our own strength. Grace abounds to us when we depend completely on Him.

Thank you God for the gift of children. And thak you for the promise that you will provideALL things at ALL times, so we'll have ALL that we need to raise our precious children to love and fear you! ALL means ALL and that's ALL ALL means.

In the words of Micah just after this video was taken, "You gotta be kidding me." Well we're not....It finally sunk in with the kids and they were excited except for Leah. She said shortly after the clip. "Stupid baby, I don't want it!" She slowly warmed up to the idea when we said that it might be a girl.

God has an interesting sense of humor. We've cried and laughed together but we know that this is a gift from Him and He'll carry us through.

Standing Firm