Jacksontown Baptist Church

It's a bright beautiful Monday morning, and the week promises to be full of opportunity. This morning, I've been building my schedule for the week and so far it looks like tomorrow will take me to Fredericton, Wednesday to Moncton, Thursday to Sussex and Friday to Saint John. It feels like the closer the date of our departure comes the busier it gets. There is certainly a great deal to accomplish between now and next Thursday. I still have two book's to read and reports to write as well. I am into "The Whiteman's Gospel" right now, I'll post a brief review when I've finished.

We've received an update on our upcoming P.A.T.H. training, and are quite concerned about one complication that seems to have arisen. It is sounding quite likely that there will not be internet access at the Center where the training is held. If that is the case it will make our camp prep work and communications (not to mention paying bills etc.) impossible, or at best very complicated. So, as an item of prayer, please keep this in mind.

This past Saturday was full of fun. The Strout's have been involved in a missions conference in Sussex and have been there the past four days or so. Liz went with Marcia to a Ladies brunch on Saturday morning. They enjoyed some wonderful fellowship with some of the ladies from Sussex.

Last week while Kevin and I were traveling back and forth to the meetings in Fredericton, we noticed a sign out front of an auction warehouse. The sign advertised an upcoming auction of office furniture. We stopped in to find the owner very friendly and accommodating. The auction was for NB Power office equipment and vehicles. We decided we'd return and see what we might acquire for our new office building. Kevin was busy with the missions conference, so he couldn't go, but Roger Hill came along to help me out. I haven't been to an auction in a while, so it was fun to be there. We got some great deals on furniture for the office. We loaded the truck up with; 12 ft sectional executive table; 3 padded chairs; 3 quality adjustable office chairs; a 2 drawer file cabinet; a solid 5 ft bookshelf; and an illuminated glass display board. And after buyers fees and taxes we spent less than $90. Awesome! Roger and I loaded it all up and unloaded at home. We then went to retrieve a stove for the ANBC apartment. Roger had it, thought we might be able to use it and wanted to donate it to ANBC! Thanks Roger!

On Sunday morning Liz and I were on the road bright and early. We arrived at Jacksontown Baptist Church in time for Sunday school where we shared about the ministry at Arrowhead and all of the exciting things the Lord is doing here! During the morning service I had been asked to speak as well, and shared about just what it means to "stand in the Gap." We felt very welcome and enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with some friends. After the service we were invited to dinner in the home of Dorothy Rosevear. We were truly blessed to meet and fellowship with this amazing lady. Over a wonderful home cooked Sunday dinner, she shared with us about her life. She and her husband were foster parents and fostered over 700 children during the past 50 years, some of whom have gone on to be pastors and ministers. In 2008 she received the Order of New Brunswick in recognition of her service. It was a true blessing and encouragement to meet Mrs. Rosevear yesterday!