Friday, August 13, 2010

Friday Deputation Update

Okay, we're back on-line and it's Friday morning in Millersville, PA. Overcast, cool, a bit of rain this morning. No rain right now. Had some steady rain yesterday morning then some scattered thundershowers yesterday afternoon which has cooled the temperatures and provided some much needed water to the Lancaster County region.

We're over at Karen's brother's house and will base out of here through our return to Coshocton on Monday. Karen's out on a walk with Cindy (sister-in-law) and Ace (faithful Beagle). Steve (Karen's brother) and I have eaten some "sticky-buns" from Mr. Sticky's (you have to eat them to believe them) had a few cups off coffee, discussed MMS, and national politics so it's been quite a morning already.

We're to meet with some supporters for lunch today and then see what the Lord has planned for the evening.

On Wednesday we were blessed to be taken to Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA by ministry partners to see "Joseph", a theatrical production of the Old Testament, Biblical account of how God sovereignly worked in Joseph's life taking him from favored son/despised brother to second in command over all of Egypt and ultimate redeemer of a nation and his family. It was VERY GOOD.

Thursday morning we met with Joy O'Byrne the Director of Spiritual Formation at our PA sending church, Grace Church at Willow Valley. It's always a great encouragement to meet with Joy as she helps us better understand the different ways God is working to grow us in our faith, how we really can know Him more intimately than we've ever imagined, that there's more to faith than we may have previously understood, and that we're not going crazy as it sometimes may seem.

Thursday evening we enjoyed a chili and corn muffin dinner with supporters down in Conestoga.

Sunday morning we speak at Ephrata Area Grace Brethren Church. This will be the first time we've visited there. We look forward to reconnecting with Pastor Kim Robertson and his wife, Sue, whom we've met previously.

Karen's had two good days without headaches!

Thanks for your prayers!

4 comments:

Brenda said...

Praying for you and rejoicing in a good week in the good old Lancaster area!

Old Codger said...

Thanks, Brenda!

Lynette said...

I just showed Marie your post - she was Joseph's brother Benjamin when her school did the musical. Fun show!

Old Codger said...

Yes, it's a great story and quite the production. This was my first real play that I can remember attending, other than a couple local productions back in Coshocton. It took me the whole first act to get into it but all the drama really occurred for me in the second act. Thanks for reminding me of Marie's involvement!