Hopin & Hopin
WOW!!! Where do we begin. Things have been hoppin for us over the past several weeks. We took the first bit of our time here in Green Country (Oklahoma) to just hang out with family. Our first Sunday here we spent the afternoon in the emergency room. Cody’s lymph nodes in his necked swelled up wicked bad. After four hours and many test, he was diagnosed with mononucleosis. After several weeks of rest he is doing fine.
Once we got settled into our “non routine” routine we have had many chances to partner with several churches in the area. We were the missionaries during VBS for three different churches. Twice we went to “Saddle Ridge” ranch and once we cruzed “Route 254”. Each time was a great time of sharing about missions to kids from pre-school on up to high school.
In the Churches
We have also had opportunities to share with several churches in the area what we have been doing in Indonesia and lay the challenge that God lays out in scripture, “Who will I send and whom shall go for us?” . We have a few more engagements before we begin our travels back east August 23rd. Pray that the LORD will raise up more laborers among our Native American churches to “go into all the world” and preach the gospel. Pray that the Lord will raise up more of these churches (and individuals) to partner with us through prayer, finances and encouragement.
Spiritual Refreshment
This week we are in the Arbuckle Mountains attending Indian Falls Creek (IFC) bible camp. Its a great time to get refreshed, connect with old friends and meet new ones. It has been 18 years since we have been able to come. It’s awesome to worship the Lord together with people from many tribes and tongues throughout North America. I (Craig) am definitely in the minority here. We are thankful to Euwasa Baptist Church for allowing us to hang out in their cabin and to Twin Oaks Baptist Church for paying the registration fees. Pray that the LORD will have his way in each of our lives, teaching us about HIM and what HE has for us.
Under the Knife
Our time will be cut short here at IFC. Thursday morning Cody will be going in for outpatient surgery. He will be having his tonsils and possibly his adenoids taken out. We will make our way to Talequah after the morning sessions on Wednesday. Thursday morning Cody will “go under the knife” and then we will take a few days of rest. We are thankful to the Lord for providing a place to stay close to the hospital. Pray that all will go well and for a quick recovery for Cody. He is looking forward to all the ice cream he gets to eat. I think we will all have to “suffer” along with him on this one. 😉 We will let you know how everything goes. By the way, today August 3rd is his 14th birthday. At least he won’t be in the hospital on his birthday.
Thanks for praying, giving and encouraging us in the ministry.
Craig for….
The 4 C’s
Craig, Cheryl, Cody & Cheyenne