Tomorrow is the last day of vacation. This vacation saw the McGinnis family in Cedarville, visiting Joni’s dad before he goes to teach in Siberia…yes, I said Siberia. Then off to Virginia with Steve and Kara (My sister and brother-in-law), down to see Jon and Nikki (Best fiends from Michigan) for Thanksgiving, back up to Cedarville spend a few more days with Joni’s Mom (Dad’s in Russia now). Then finally, home tomorrow.
Today, we went to my home church in Springfield. It has been 9 years since we have been there. It was very interesting to see how everything has changed. The only thing that has not changed has been the “assigned” seating of several of the “Old Faithfull’s”. Pastor Eric preached. It was great.
This has been a good time away. I enjoyed friends and family. But to be honest, I’m ready to get home. I’m ready to attack the challenges ahead. I’m ready to study and preach again.
Next Sermon… Luke 1:26-38
Well, I finally took the plunge. I am now on Facebook. I fought it forever and finally gave in. I can't believe how many people I know are on Facebook!
Well this was almost the perfect weekend. Last night Joni, the girls (and J.D.) and I went to a new Wing place in Kalamazoo. It was great, pricey, but great. Today, I went hunting. I jumped up three deer, but didn't get a shot at any of them. Tomorrow is Church, and a celebration for the Boso's in the evening. It would have been a perfect weekend if I would have shot a deer. I guess we'll have to settle for almost perfect.
Today was an incredible day. This evening our church held a prayer time for Mike Boso and his brother. We prayed for almost an hour for their safe return. It was an emotional time full of praising God, and trusting in his plan. At 7:55pm Pastor Steve received a call on his cell phone from Kim. She was talking to Mike on the other line. He was safe and off the mountain.
GOD IS GOOD, AND GOD IS REAL!
The whole group, about 250 people, erupted in cheers and tears. This was quite the emotional day. God is so good. Channel 3 and Channel 8 News was there to record it all! Here's a link to one of the stories. More will come!
Please be in prayer for Mike Boso and his brother Mark. Mike is a member of our church. He went out to Colorado on October 31st for an annual hunting trip. He was supposed to check in with his family on Wednesday of last week and didn't. He was scheduled to be home this past Friday and never made it back. Search and rescue is now looking for him. The family needs our prayers. There will be a special ALL CHURCH prayer time tomorrow night from 7-8 if you would like to come and pray for Mike and his family.
Here's a link to an article about the rescue attempt.
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