By Way of Praise

[George]

Praise God what an opportunity has been given me out of the ashes of a mess!

I have been given the opportunity to go to Rockford, Illinois to the headquarters of Reformers Unanimous International for 2 weeks. I plan to leave next Tuesday, March 7, if I can. I believe we can book the flights tomorrow.

While there I will be working directly for Brother Ben Burks, the international director of the ministry. It will be a time for me to learn first hand the inner workings of the ministry and give them some much needed assistance also.

This came up suddenly due to a not too pleasant situation in my life that has since also been taken care of .

Praise God for His Goodness and mercy!!!!

In Christ,
George

[MrsDeweySmith]

Have a great trip, Bro George. you will be right up in my former home place, Rockford IL. That was where we moved from last April. RU is located out at North Love church isn't it? That is just a hop, skip and jump from where we were (well, as the crow flew, anyway). Our little church was Harrison Bible Baptist over in Shirland. Our small boys basketball team played North Love several times.

If given an opportunity for a drive, head toward Brodhead, WI and hit HWY 81 heading east...watch for Kauffman's Bulk Store several miles out there on your left. They have wonderful baked goods and great fellowship!

Sister Deanna

[nightingale]

Praise the Lord Bro. George that things worked out for you...God is good...Have a great trip...May you be a blessing to all you encounter...Sis Debbie

[Andrea]

Bro. George,
I'm so glad you get to go. What a wonderful experience and a true blessing. I will be praying for your safety as you travel and that the Lord will bless you while you're there. Have a great time! ;D

[Brother Randy]

Bro George,

I pray you will have a good trip and that you will be blessed while you are there.

Bro Randy

[Brother Randy]

Bro George,

I was wondering how your trip went? I trust health wise you are doing good these days and the the Lord is blessing you.

Bro Randy

[George]

I apologize for neglecting to post anything about my trip. It was somewhat of a disaster. I got sick while there. Then the last day I hurt my back somehow. I think it may have been cumulative because of the bed. I experienced quite a bit of gastro-intestinal distress. I was told it may have been the water that caused it.

However I did learn quite a bit. I especially learned the needs of the RUI ministry and specfically what they need in the line of prayer. The primary thing I learned or perhaps better said had emphasized to me is the fact the strength in the ministry is in the curriculum. The reason for this is everything in the curriculum is either directly from the Bible or is a study of the Bible and how we can apply it to our lives.

I ended up coming back a few days early due to the illness. It took me almost a week to get back to "normal."

In Christ,
George