Thursday, September 27, 2012

Beardstown Fall Fun Festival

Saturday and Sunday we will again be ministering at the Beardstown Fall Fun Festival.  We will take our Gaga Ball and set it up.  This game has become very popular at the local festivals and fairs and it gives us an opportunity to pass out tracts and share the gospel with people as well as invite people out to our church.

 Now some of you are saying, "What is Gaga Ball?"  It is a dodgeball game played in an enclosure.  Ours has 8-eight foot gates that are 2 foot tall.  You must hit the ball with your hand and if it hits anyone from the knee down they are out.  One cannot hit the ball a second time unless it has touched a wall or another person.  The ball is always live so people often knock themselves out either by hitting off the side of their hand or by the ball ricocheting back at them.
 As you can see below the game draws some large crowds.
It would be great to see many of you come join us for  a time and enjoy the game or a conversation. 

Hello Again!

It has been a very busy summer.  Along with multiple special outreaches I have also taken three seminary classes working on my masters degree in Biblical Counseling.

It is hard to believe that I have one class left (11-28-12)!  It will be on how to run your own counseling center.  I then have to complete 50 hours of counseling while being overseen by an experienced counselor.  During this time I will be looking for those who will be willing to work with me not only to help me finish my degree, but to help them walk in a more consistent fashion with Jesus Christ.

I appreciate any prayer during the few months that follow as I continue to work and fulfill my regular responsibilities as the Under-shepherd of First Baptist Church and as husband and father of seven!

Have a great week serving the Lord.