Back in the Hollar!

What a great week in Kentucky, serving God alongside a bunch of awesome young people, you really couldn't call them kids, because they acted like young adults. I'm so proud of our young people who went to Kentucky, they really showed what the love of God is supposed to be like.
I would be proud to call any of them my own, especially my own, Austin really came into his own on the trip, as did many of the younger youth. The older youth were awesome leaders by example. The adult leaders gave just the right amount of instruction to get things started each day. I am so thankful for Jason Roundtree, who took Austin, and helped him gain some confidence using tools, measuring, and using a power saw. He came home, and wanted to build something, anything. The way God protected us and provided for us was awesome, I really felt He was right there hammering with us. Again, I thank God for allowing me to be a part of serving alongside our youth, and the rest of the Team. As for Troy, this was his first trip, and he provided great leadership, I am thankful for the leadership he provided.

SUMMERTIME

Well baseball is over for the year, it was a good year, and lots of fun,Colins team wound up in second place, and beat the first place team, 2 out of 3 times during the year. It is so much fun to watch him play I'm trying to enjoy it while it lasts. Austin of course continues to be a great little fisherman, and I get such joy when he catches a big one. He really studies up on when fish are biting that day and what they are likely to bite on. Pastor Shawn and Zach went with us one night and both caught some nice fish. Another great service Sunday and more people coming to know Christ for the first time. Tonight a bunch of us went and watched the fireworks it was a blast watching the kids light smoke bombs, Zach actually caught some smoke in a bottle. Well it's goodbye to the Georges for a month, sure will miss them. Sam and Amy continue to wait for the arrival of Joshua Ryan Smith, if they name him after Ryan Prater it is a good choice, as he is an awesome young man. Looking forward to the 4th and the mission trip, both should prove to be exciting. God Bless