Camp is done for the summer, and while we love camps, and the unique ministry opportunities they present, we also give a sigh of relief when they are all over for the summer and our life returns to semi-normal. We were home briefly at the end of July and were able to spend some time at a conference with some of our home church staff. The opportunity for fellowship was a welcome blessing, and we had a great time together.
School has resumed for the children, and with it comes a lot more scheduling and responsibility. Travel days have to be planned carefully and extra school work done in advance of long drives. This year is a milestone for us. Josiah, our oldest, is a senior in high school. I can hardly believe that he will be graduating next summer. Abigail is a freshman, Esther started junior high, and Daniel is in the fifth grade, so everyone will be quite busy this school year.
We have had some good meetings in Ohio this month, and have also had the opportunity to do some fun things as a family as well. Our kids experienced their first amusement park about a week ago, and loved it. The big roller coasters were a huge hit with the older three. We are thankful that the Lord enabled us to spend some time with them doing something new and exciting.
The past month has seen a couple of waves of unusually high repair bills for different things. First, there were trailer expenses that were very expensive, then our house air conditioner had to have some major repairs. Every time of financial testing gives us opportunity to lean on the Lord and witness His miraculous provision for us.
We have seen the Lord answer specific prayer and continually provide for every need that has arisen in our daily life and ministry. It is a wonderful thing to have access to the throne of grace! We are praying specifically about producing a family musical recording this winter, and would ask that you pray with us for God's direction and provision in that endeavor. There are a lot of details that must fall into place before this recording can happen, and we are still trying to sort out all those details.
We are currently in North Carolina, and have several meetings here in the next few weeks. We are excited to see what God does, and look forward to the blessings He has in store for us.
Thank you for your prayers.
