Celebrating Victories

March has been an exciting month. Life often seems like a whirlwind. So many things happening and sometimes you seem like you are almost out of control. But then God is still in control and the ride is wonderfu.

First, the children at Shining Light under the direction of Ms Judy Wood presented the Easter Message in song and drama. They were fantastic! This is just the second time that our group as attempted something like this.

Next, First Baptist Louisana, Mo has confirmed that they will be coming on a Mission trip in July of this year and we are looking forward to sharing with them. They came to visit us and God openned their hearts.

Then, we have been able to purchase the carpet for the classrooms and the auditorium, as well as the hall way. Now just waiting until the guys from First Baptist Church, Lexington, TN can come and prepare the floor and install the carpet.

Also, a group from Two Rivers Church in co operation with Project Jericho will be coming down April 4, 5, 6 to paint, and clean. Sorry I am going to be gone that weekend but still excited about their coming.

I will be going on a Mission trip to El Salvador. Pray for wek We leave April 4 and return April 10. I will be going with a group from Missouri Baptist Convention and I am very excited. It is my first time out of the country and the first time on a Mission trip like this.

We enjoyed a visit with Bob Caldwell and Jim Reynolds from First Baptist Arnold, Arnold, Missouri. Pray that we are going to be able to partner with them. Looking forward to seeing what God has in store for both them and us.

Experienced a wonderful Acts 1:8 Conference with Bro Dan Hale and First Baptist Church, Millersville, MO. They were a warm, loving, and exciting group. Have already heard from several members. Will soon hear from more of this wonderful Church. Also, God put together a fantastic group of Missionaries. Before the Conference was over we all felt like we had been family for a long time.

In February I had the privilege to go to Ridgecrest Baptist Church, St Charles, MO and participate in their Global Impact Conference. WOW! What a powerful, spirit fill, loving family. God used them and the other wonderful presenters to set my heart afire. I left that place renewed, revived, and encouraged. What an opportunity. Thank you Ridgecrest and thank you God.

Finally, God has blessed us with some wonderful volunteers. They are making the work so much easier.

I believe that God is going to bless us in a tremendous way in 2008. We encourage you to pray and see what God would have you to do. Come and see us.
Be Blessed
Dean