Lots of praises!

Just thought I'd share how cool things are right now. Last night Staci and I ended up hosting our Wednesday night group here at our house rather than the other house we're normally at. It was a very small crowd due to a Wednesday night Razorback bball game. Just me, Staci, 2 guys, one of my friends that is Staci's Sunday morning small group leader, and one of the youth pastors and his wife. Although there were just 3 students present, it was, in my opinion, one of the best nights we've ever had. We talked about God's Word for probably an hour and half...and it wasn't just the adults talking! I don't know if that experience will ever occur again, but that's exactly what I will pray for every week. Feeling very blessed to have been a part of that.

Also, I will be leading a new volunteer group at our church that will assist pastors and their assistants when special events occur at the church. Dad, it's because of what I've watched you do over the years that I know how valuable this group can be. I know how hard you work when special events are on the agenda at church, and you should be free to focus on the people rather than the "stuff." One of the purposes of this group is to relieve pastors of the extra responsibilities that spring up during special events. Our group will be on call to do all the "little stuff" that can add up to a lot of work for the men and women on staff who really should be ministering to people instead of doing all the extras. I'm really excited about this responsibility, but as you know, my distractibility and abstract-randomness can rule supreme if I don't keep things in check. Pray that God will give me some supernatural focus as I practice my delegation skills.

I'm so thankful for all of you and the encouragement that is so liberally shared among us. Are we blessed beyond belief, or what? Love you all!