Summer!

I am definitely ready for summer to come. This semester has almost come to an end. I have only taken two classes this semester. However I do have two classmates Wyatt (4) and Reagan (2). They are good boys and I really should not complain. But, sometimes it is harder to write a paper a mid the he hit me, no he hit me. This week they are staying with their dear Grandma. I wish I could say I did not wait till the last minute to do my assignments, but that would be a lie and we all know preachers should not lie. This summer should be very busy. The church is having a lot of mission teams cometo help us spread the Gospel to the people of Ross Ohio. This week we passed out flyers in a neighborhood where we are starting a Bible study. Church planting is hard and not as glamorous as one might think. But God has been providing our needs and helping me to stay positive. I am glad there are three of us on staff at the church (that way we almost always have ten for every service). I am thankful that God has blessed us with a church sponsor (or partner), who is going to help support me and my family. While church planting can be discouraging, God has given me peace. I have always been impatient, but God has transformed me. I am content knowing I am doing His will. I strive to do my best for his glory. I have such a desire to minister to people, but I am not discouraged when only a few show up. I know that Derek Stargel will never win one soul to Christ. I know that by myself I will never change the city of Ross. But, with God all things are possible.