A VERY BUSY SUNDAY

Howdy Folks

Another week has gone by and we have been very busy with our ministry in Idaho. The weather has stayed seasonable and so we have had no problems traveling to the churches.

This past weekend we drove 90 miles to Malad, Idaho, for the morning worship service at the Victory Baptist Church. Since our last visit two years ago, they have nearly completed their new church building. They have no debt, as they only built when they had funds to pay for materials. All of the work was completed by volunteers from the church, as well as builders from across the U.S. They have a few finishing touches left to complete, but it is a very functional facility that will serve the congregation in the future. The service was well attended with several visitors from the community, who stayed for the potluck and fellowship time after the service. We have made many good friends at the church who follow our ministry and actively pray for us as we travel.

After a quick lunch, we packed up the sound system and drove for two hours across the desert to Moore, Idaho, for their afternoon church service. The Country Church in Moore is located in a rural farming area and hold their Sunday school and church service in the afternoon. We made it just in time to set up the sound system but not have a sound check before the service started. No matter, we just adjusted things after we got started. Again, this little church has grown since our last visit. They have nearly completed the renovations to the building they purchased and have a new pastor. The service was advertised throughout the area and attracted a large number of visitors. Many of these folks said they would be coming back to the church. Assisting smaller churches with their outreach initiatives is the crux of our ministry.

After a time of fellowship with folks in the church and a quick meal in the local restaurant, we drove back to Blackfoot, Idaho, arriving just after 9:30 in the evening. All in all we had a 13 hour day and traveled about 300 miles. We were sure tired, but excited at the unique opportunity God had given us to spread his word. It seems hard to believe that we have been on the road for nearly five weeks and ministered at 8 churches, in addition to a cowboy church service at the Dillon, MT, cowboy poetry gathering. The Lord has blessed us tremendously as we traveled meeting all our needs and opening doors for our ministry. We are continually thankful for the faithful folks who pray for us.

On the trail for Him

Mike and Suzann