One Fine Day

Yesterday was a great day on the Coast! Marvin Phillips of Tulsa, Oklahoma did his usual outstanding job Sunday morning for the message. We were so blessed to hear this veteral gospel preacher share his heart with us and encourage us in the work God has given us with Hurricane Katrina. This was followed by another outstanding presentation by Craig Hicks, also of Tulsa. We had a great crowd, although there were no large groups of hurricane relief workers in town. That felt good. Gary and Loree Boswell hosted the Tulsa crew at their house, along with my family, for a wonderful lunch. Loree is an excellent cook, and a gracious hostess. Gary and Rochelle Harper played some songs for us. Gary has written a song about the hurricane relief workers that tugs at your heart strings. I know if it was ever released it would be a major hit. All of us were being crybabies as they finished that song. They played a few more originals for us, then we sat down to a feast! The afternoon was spent talking until it was time to go to Orange Grove church of Christ for the Area Wide Teen Devotional. Craig was the speaker, Bill Collins led singing. Another super night! Afterwards Gary, Craig, and I sat up until after midnight talking ... so I'm going to need extra coffee today! Larry and Cecil from Tulsa will be back at work at my house today. We had a crew of 18 or so from California arrive last night. In addition, a youth group from a Baptist church in Calgary, Alberta Canada should arrive tonight sometime. There are a few other individuals, but that's the groups we have here now. We have a large stack of papers that are completed work orders. This wonderful evidence of the beautiful work of volunteers over the past several months is a testimony to the love of God's people for those who are hurting! It is also a rich resource of contacts that we need to revisit and encourage. Are there some ministers ... or people with compassionate and evangelistic hearts ... that would help us revisit these contacts? This is a truly rich missionary opportunity. Anybody want to work with the harvest? (Can you believe I have to ask?!?!) I have a few pictures, but blogger is being bad today. Maybe I can upload them later. They are all on my picture page (see link to the right) already. Watch for Marvin and Craig's sermons on our website at www.123Jesus.com! That is a way that you can share in our fine day we had yesterday with God's Family!