Going Back!

We are so excited to realize that we'll be going back to Venezuela in a little over a month!  We've not returned to that beautiful country that was our home from 1991 to 2002.  We've been priviledged to have the opportunity to renew acquaintances and encourage the church that we planted in 1995 in the city of Maracay.  We'll be leaving October 12 and returning to Canton on October 22nd.  We have the opportunity not only to revisit some of the beauty of the area but also to preach and teach and sing (Avril) in the church.

I am a bit overwhelmed with the challenge of preaching and teaching in Spanish.  It has been sooooo many years since I've done that.  Pray for the enabling of God's Spirit to be able to effectively communicate the Word of God to the church and to their invited friends.  Pray for Avril as she has opportunity to sing; pray for a freedom in her spirit to not only enable people to worship but also to come to faith in Christ through her songs.

We have a full schedule.  October 15 give a devotional to the young people.  October 16 lead a seminar for the small group leaders.  October 17 to 19th preach to the church and their invited guests in a mini evangelistic campaign.  October 20 lead a seminar for the church leaders.

Very excited!  Also very humbled!  We need the grace of God to overshadow us so that we can accomplish God's purposes for our visit to Maracay.

More postings to follow.  We'll let you know about the Country and the City and the Church.  We'll walk you through our daily journey once we arrive.

Sooo excited!!