Kenya

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Mission
June 2013

REACHING THE UNREACHED

Ordination Service
Creekmont Baptist Church held my ordination service on May 18th. Dr. Charles Murphy preached the message and Dr. Carl Fitzgerald served as moderator .

What a blessed day to celebrate and commence all of what God is doing in my life. We had a great turn out for the occasion, and all were blessed during worship and the presentation of the Word from Dr. Charles Murphy. I wasnt nervous during my questioning because I know that I stand firmly in the Word of God by the grace of God. So many men have mentored me and helped me to grow up in the Lord. It would take up too much space to name them all, but I want to give a special thanks to my pastor Daniel Mendoza. He has encouraged me so much. He is a great pastor and is an important part of what we are doing in East Kenya. I would have no other to hold the rope for us. God bless you Creekmont Baptist

Woodwards Are Here

May 29th, Ben and Terese Woodward, missionaries to Belize and Ambers parents, returned home after their first two year term. We were all there to greet them and take them to Whataburger for a Texas treat. They will be staying with us the first couple of weeks in June and will be traveling to the ABA National meeting with us. Amber, Ellanora, and I are so excited for them to be with us and to listen to all of their blessings that God has given them.

Another Day, Another Birthday

I turned 29 on May 14th. My wife, parents, and sister-in-law took me out for an awesome time of golf at TopGolf. As you can see, my swing really put Ellanora to sleep. We were all a little rusty. My mom won the first round, and Amber took second place. Afterward my dad and I took turns seeing how far we could hit the ball. I thank God for my wonderful loving family. I am looking forward to the last year of my twenties. God has done so much in life this past ten years. He is amazing!
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