Blog Now...Go Figure!

Well...it's been a long time since I blogged. Actually, I never blogged because it never seemed that I was around an available computer with enough time to do it. But, enough with excuses... What an amazing trip! The island of Oahu knows us well...they've got to because we seemed to be all over the place. It was such a great experience getting to minister alongside The Gathering Church in Mililani Mauka. I was completely impressed with the church's leadership...the pastor, James, and his wife, Julie...the Children's Minister, Christy Fritts and her entire family...wow! They are each serving God in such a huge way in their community and, in turn, He is blessing the church each and every day.

During our short stay with them we had the opportunity to meet and connect with many people that attend The Gathering. Our opportunity to lead a Disciple Now for their youth connected us with them through some wonderful Bible study and worship times. Kristen, Holly, Christian, and I enjoyed getting to work with them and we heard, experienced or (maybe felt is the best word) their desire to grow in their own walk and faith journey with Christ. I believe that the entire church is on that verge...ready to take the next step in a deeper walk with Christ...it was so exciting to see and experience!

OK...kids crack me up! We had the opportunity to minister to the church through a Parents Day Out program....it took place from 2-7pm last Saturday. Well, that's a lot of time to be around kids for a guy that works with college students. What a trip....games galore with people that are waist high. Laurie did a great job organizing everything....I mean everything! We'd play some games, watch a video, do a craft, eat a snack, play some games, watch a video, do a craft, eat a snack....you get the picture. One of my favorite parts was hearing Steve Davis speak a little gibberish (this was intentional gibberish). Here he is sitting with the youngest ones who were putting strings of letters together on a table. As the little boy finished his string Steve would attempt to pronounce whatever it may be...of course, this happened over and over because the boy kept adding more letters after Steve would spew out the word. Oh the things kids can get us (really Steve) to do!

Wonderful trip! Beautiful island! Amazing ministry! Have got to go again!