We are preparing to start our trip South on Wednesday - I cannot believe Monday is almost over already. We have been packing the car (seems as if it always is overloaded, but what can I leave home -- my newly found Jewish Bible for study - nope - all my inspirational books, nope - Bible study books for members of our Bible study group at CHI - nope - my more-than-one versions of the Bible - nope - clothes - nope - shoes - heavens no!!). We are also trying to sell our 37 foot 5th wheel - too big and we do not use it much as we are always somewhere else. So that means cleaning that out, too, storing items, shampooing carpets, etc. But God is good in giving us the energy to accomplish all these tasks and making decisions,
We had a truly emotional and wonderful small group Bible study on Sunday (not to mention the delicious food!). We were supposed to review the 1st & 2nd chapters of Daniel, but the leader (a wonderful friend, Jim Newberry) was lead by God to ask each couple what were their low places in the past year and how these became blessings. We talked about adversities and how they do become God's blessing in our lives.
All of these lead into an anointing for healing, as well as a foot washing, led by Fred as Jim is a very personal friend of his. When at Chaplain's University, God got a hold of Fred one night, and would not allow him to sleep until after 3AM when He convinced Fred to humble himself and wash Jim's feet in Christian fellowship and love. He anointed Jim with a healing anointing to rid Jim of cancer forever (Jim has had several bouts of cancer, but is cancer free as of right now). Every member of our small group was truly touched, with tears in eyes and prayers. Jim then anointed us, for continued growth in God's word, in our ministry, and for things that he feels God has in store for us. It was a very emotional time for us all, as we all felt the presence of the Holy Spirit among us. I love all my small group members!!!
Many thanks to our daughter Christine and husband Scott, for allowing us to stay with them as we accomplish all of our preparations!!!
Please pray for us as we travel, as well as our ministry, that everything we do praise and glorifies God, and nothing for ourselves.
Next time we talk, we will be in sunny, warm Alamo, Texas!!!!
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