Random Stuff

Thursday! Already! Such a fast week I suppose because of Monday being a holiday. My whole week has been turned around. Just wanted to drop a quick blog before the weekend gets going full steam ahead.
We spent yesterday at Spartanburg Methodist College with Stephen. It was a college day for him and our second visit there to talk with the baseball coaches who want him to come there and play for them. That coaching staff has to be 2nd to none. They are all so personable with substance. They show forth strong character and a tremendous reputation for what they do. We had a great visit with them but still remains to be seen if that will be the school of Stephen's choosing. He has some other options and it has been months of praying and seeking God's very best. We're just really trusting that God will continue to guide and we will be faithful to follow. It was an extra treat to get to spend time with my mom and dad. They live about 2 miles (my dad has measured) from SMC. They do such a great job praying for Stephen but not making him feel like he has to go there for them. Also got to see my sweet girl Chrissie. She's about an hour away at Anderson University so she drove over to hang out and of course have dinner. I could be spending a lot of time on the road this next year if 2 of my 4 land in the upstate. Good thing it's one of my favorite places.
We head to North Georgia tomorrow for a weekend baseball tournament. Stephen and John are playing but on different teams which means for Saturday and Sunday I will GET to see 6 baseball games. Oh yeah, I said 6. So glad I learned to love baseball a long time ago. God knew I would be spending a lot of time around the diamond.
The only negative about being in N. Ga. is that I will miss a very exciting time at our church Sunday. Our new minister of music/worship begins his ministry with us Sunday. I love him and his family already. I know you will too if you have just 2 minutes around them. They have such a heart for God and a passion for ministry that you don't always find even among ministers. Millbrook is truly blessed and so are the Leopards for being able to serve alongside of them. Needless to say there will be no monday morning perspective since I won't be there but I do know you are in for a blessing so don't miss it.
One more thing before signing off...sooo excited about the bible studies through our women's ministry this fall. We have 81, yes 81, signed up for our Thursday Beth Moore study. Can you believe that! God is doing such a work. I don't have numbers for Disciplers on Wednesday morning for our women and children's study but I can't wait to hear because it is always an incredible group. We are also starting back with a study for our college age girls. Last time we combined them with our 20somethings but this time it is just for them. They will be meeting on Monday nights so pray for that group as they dive into God's Word together. Having said that just let me say a word to you regarding our studies. I always tell our women that bible study is not just for knowledge sake. It is meant to allow God to teach us and work in us and through us. See, we can know all that the bible says and not intimately know the God of the Word. The goal is to KNOW HIM not ABOUT HIM. The goal of our studies is always to see God change lives through the scripture. It's not about a program. It's about His living, active Word transforming lives. So whether you are new to bible study or been studying for many years, there's always something new to be learned. You see He is a God who is always the same yet forever revealing Himself in new ways. If you haven't signed up yet jump on in, we'd love to have you. That's where the best of friends can be made.
Ok, that's it. Hope it's random enough for you. So many different things going on. Reminder to pray for not only the church you attend but how about other churches. Eddie has always said that if they are lifting up Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, crucified, buried, resurrected and coming again, pray God's blessings on them. The Church needs prayer. We need to tap into the power source and be a mighty force together no matter where we choose to worship on Sunday. BE THE CHURCH!!