REFLECTING ON THE TOUR

Howdy folks;

We arrived home Thursday evening (Oct. 29th) after spending an extra night in Helena, MT, because of icy roads. When we finally left the RV Park on Thursday morning, we had dry roads through the mountain passes and a tail wind. As a result, we made the border in good time and arrived in Cochrane around 6:30 p.m. It was a long drive and so we left the unpacking of the trailer until Friday.

Since arriving home, we've had a chance to reflect on the results of our tour. Because we were able to park in Blackfoot, ID, for the month of October, we only traveled a little over 5,200 km (3,200 miles). However, we were still able to minister at 11 churches, as well as conduct a cowboy church service at the Dillon, MT, cowboy poetry and music gathering. Although most of these churches were repeat visits, we did introduce our ministry to two new churches (one each in Montana and Idaho). We also had the opportunity to meet the pastor of the Soda Springs Baptist Church, Soda Springs, ID. He has asked to be kept informed of our next visit to the area. Our ministry was well received and most of the churches had visitors attending the services. Of interest, was the growth in the cowboy church in Lemhi, ID, and the new cowboy church that started in Firth, ID, since our last visit to eastern Idaho. We were greatly blessed as we traveled and shared the Gospel message.

Now that the trailer is unpacked and store, we are settling in for the winter. Over the next several months, we will seek the Lord's will as to next year's tours. Several opportunities have presented themselves and need to be explored. We are confident that the Lord has the situation well in hand and await His direction.

On the trail for Him

Mike and Suzann