Our First Service

This past Sunday, January 25^th , 2009, will go down in history as an exciting day.  Amongst the boxes that need to be unpacked, we met for church.  We  held the very first service of the Canaan Baptist Church of Covington, LA.  It was an awesome time as the Lord truly met with us.  We had 10 first time visitors Sunday morning (of course, that would include all of us).  It’s not many times that the Pastor is a first time visitor.  We met in our home for both Sunday morning and Sunday evening services.  Thank you to each and every person that has prayed and given over the years for us to be able to see this historic day.  We are excited to see what the Lord is going to do here in Covington, LA.  Please help us pray that we would soon find a permanent meeting place.  This is a great need.  We look forward to keeping you posted in the days ahead about the great things going on here in south Louisiana.

 

Moving Day

Wow, it is hard to believe that this day is actually here.  After several years of deputation, we are now moving to Covington, LA.  Lord wiling, the moving truck will be here in just a few hours from when I am writing this.  Our house is full of boxes, packed and ready to be put on the truck.  This is certainly an exciting time.  As I take just a few moments to reflect back over how God has so blessed my family during the course of deputation, I am truly humbled by His goodness.  I think of countless Christians and churches that He has used and continues to use to be a blessing to us and it amazes me.  For everyone that has mentioned our name in prayer, Thank you.  Please, don’t stop.  If ever we needed prayer, it is now.  Please pray for us during the course of the next few days.  These will be busy days with lots of different things going on.  Pray that all goes well.  I trust the Lord that it will.  We look forward to the next phase of life, the establishment of the Canaan Baptist Church of Covington, LA.  Pray that God will place His hand upon that place and use it mightily for His honor and glory.

I also want to take a moment and say a very special THANK YOU to our home church, Canaan Baptist Church of Covington, GA.  I can truthfully say that deputation was easier because of this special group of people.  The Lord blessed my family to have this great church as our sending church.  They have given on our behalf, prayed for us, encouraged us, been there for us when we needed a friend, and so much more.  I thank my God for the privilege of being a part of Canaan Baptist Church.  They have been so good to us as we prepare to leave for the field.  I know that we have their continued prayers and support and for that, I am truly thankful.