WARM DAYS AND COLD NIGHTS

Howdy Folks

The weather has turned cold! Most mornings are well into the freezing range. I’ve taken to draining our water hose at night. Otherwise, we have to wait until the sun melts the ice in hose before we can take a shower. I’m sure glad that we won’t be living in the trailer all winter. During the day, however, it is quite warm and pleasant. Still no snow in our area, but it is all around us in the higher elevations.

This past Sunday we were at the Blackfoot Southern Baptist Church. Those who have followed our ministry are probably aware that this is the first church we ministered at when we started Songs of Faith Ministries. In some ways, it has become our home church while we are in the U.S. The service was well attended and there were quite a few visitors. It seems that folks enjoy the music and poetry and the relaxed style the Gospel is presented. Suzann says I’m starting to collect “groupies”. I told her that was not too bad for an old guy.

The next two weeks will be very busy. We have two services each Sunday and need to drive for a couple of hours between churches. Of course, they are all small rural churches, which suits us fine. Over the years, we’ve learned that these rural congregations are a good fit for our type of ministry. It’s heartwarming to have the folks sing along with the old hymns and gospel songs.

While we always look forward to heading home after a lengthy tour, it’s hard to shift gears and settle back down to life in Cochrane. When we are on the road our ministry is very intensive and doesn’t allow for much free time. It’s always exciting to conduct a worship service and meet the folks in the congregation. Even after the second or third visit, it’s still good to visit and share the Gospel.

Keep praying for us as we travel and minister. We still have many miles to go and solicit your prayers on our behalf.

On the trail for Him

Mike and Suzann