On The Go!

      The Bible states in  Ecclesiastes 5: 3, "For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words."
      Everyone has a dream and with those dreams comes a continuous amount of work and business! The great thing about that is that it keeps us on the move! Growing up I always looked forward to seeing my dreams in life take off and begin and now that the beginning stages are taking place it has been great! I do not want it to be said that I talked of doing things but never put those words in to action  and therefore missed out in accomplishing any of my dreams. Dreams are not accomplished by just a small amount of work but by a multitude of work and  that is what keeps us busy for Jesus.

      We have definitely been on the go as we spent close to a month in Indiana. While in Indiana and alittle in Illinois, we were able to be in twelve different  churches sharing the vision that God has given us for our future. We covered the cities of Roanoke, Ft Wayne, Berne, Lafayette, Frankfort, Crawfordsville, Hammond, Warsaw, Bartlett, Cedar Hill, and East Chicago. What excitement and fun it was to be able to meet so many people and build relationships with so many pastors. God has truly blessed us and took great care of us through the entire trip. We had the privilege and opportunity to stay with a very special family, the Finton family, through the majority of our trip there as they graciously opened their house to us. We had an enjoyable time spending time with them and getting to know them even better. We are truly grateful to them for the kindness they showed us and have a great love for them as they treated us as part of their family. We also were able to spend time with Elyssa's aunts and uncles as some of the churches were in the area in which they live. This was the first time for them to be able to see Gabriella and what a joy it was as they showered her with love and kisses. We are truly grateful and honored to have Godly family members who have a love for the things of God as well as a love for us. They all were truly a big blessing while we were there. 

      We were also able to see many people saved while in Indiana, along with many decisions made in the preaching! God used us in a great way and did many miracles not only in our lives but in those who had a part in making this trip possible. God truly blesses those that serve him and when also blesses those who give to others from the heart. I remember a phrase that I always heard as a young person and that was "you can never out give God", and how true that is. No matter how much we do God always seems to bless us with more.

    After being in a church in East Chicago on December 18th we set out for Kentucky on our path back home. We made it to Claysmill Baptist Church pastored by Pastor Fugate and is where Elyssa's brothers attend college. We sat in their Sunday night service and then was able to spend some Christmas time with them. The next morning we set out for home and how we looked forward to being there. Was about a thirteen hour drive, but we made it safely in time to prepare for the Christmas Holiday!

First time in Indiana, I'm staying warm!!



Spending some time with the kids at one of the churches..



  

 

Preaching Time!



Quality cousin time!



Pastor's Son helps translate!



"So where are we now?"





Elyssa standing by the table..



Gabriella stealing hearts!