My wife and I can't believe that Jordon is starting his 2nd year of college already. This summer went by so quickly after the Flood of '08 hit us so hard back on 06.07.08. We were immersed in post-flood outreach ministry, clean-up and restoration work, plus trying to rebuild our regional worship center and keep ministry flowing at the satellite location along with hosting different times for worship and teaching services. It has been an adventuresome summer...to say the least!!
My wife and our three other kids stayed home with school and work responsibilities. I managed to slip away for a quick weekend to help get Jordon settled in his dorm room and manage his other pre-school details. Plus it was an opportunity for me to spend a few days with my mother who lives just south in Nixa (you can't beat grandma's home cooking...simply the best!).
After we unloaded all of Jordon's belongings into his dorm room we worked together to arrange the furniture to make it their own personal sleep, study and leisure settings. Brent, Jordon's roommate, was happy with one of his suggestions for their entertainment gaming center. You gotta know these boys...they love their games! In fact, they seemed quite pleased overall with what they envisioned each of these spaces to be. Glad they are set to start their semester on a good foot!
Today I went with Mom to James River Assembly in Ozark. We met the boys there for their 2nd morning worship service. Guess who we met before the service?.......My good friend Paul Coroleuski from Convoy of Hope and his family. It was great to visit with them briefly. Pastor John was preaching out of Luke 22 with the message entitled, "Defection and Disappointment." I was able to briefly talk with him after service. We both attended CBC together back in the day!!
Two variations to my previous Sunday schedule:
- Going to church @ 10 am instead of the normal 12:30 pm afternoon service!
- We attended a second Sunday service @ 6 pm tonight over at Park Crest Assembly!
That's some change to the weekly post-flood worship schedule that I've gotten used to back home @ CFA.
I've got a couple of appointments to attend to here in Springfield tomorrow before driving back home to Columbus Monday night. I can't wait to get back into the flow of the action and activity there @ CFA. So many wonderful and exciting things happen daily. Plus you have some normal frustrations and aggravations to throw in the mix too! But God is doing a brand new thing in the midst of our congregation. It's awesome to behold! You must come and visit our church for a dynamic and energized service...you won't forget the touch of God in this place!
If you haven't yet contributed to our Flood Fund, may I be so bold as to invite you to send a gift or contribute online @ our church website. We are going out on a ledge (but that's what faith is right?) to believe that God will help us supernaturally to rebuild absolutely DEBT FREE! Thanks for your generosity and compassion to a flooded out church in Columbus, Indiana. We thank you in advance!
Two ways to contribute to our Flood Fund:
- Send your gift to Columbus First Assembly, 2100 Tenth Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201.
- Contribute using our online giving feature @ www.columbusfirstassembly.org
Because He lives...you and I can face tomorrow...boldly...and courageously!
Much love to you and yours!
P.S. Guess what I found for the price down here of a gallon of gas?? $3.22!! Can you believe it? Wish I could take a tanker full of it back to Columbus and sell it for our Flood Fund...
2 comments:
Pastor Andreasen:
We're excited to hear that Jordon is off to a terrific beginning of his sophomore year. God is doing a wonderful work in the lives of our students here at Evangel. Time does indeed pass quickly. Jordon will forever cherish these college days.
You folks had a very busy weekend here in Springfield with moving Jordon in and attending church services.
Thanks for including the photos of your handsome family, and we appreciate the pictures of EU. Truly, the Lord has helped the university to see exciting days and developments.
Warmest regards,
Chuck Cox
Director of Alumni Relations
Evangel University
Bro. Don,
We KNEW we liked you. Your boy going to Scott Hall, hey, it's the best! That's where Tim lived for his three non-married years of college. I was a Spence Hall girl myself. LOL Back in the late 80's early 90's it was a BIG deal if we had a television in our rooms. Now it's nothing to have tv, computers, and gaming systems. With that much stuff, ya gotta be creative in those dorm rooms! We went past Evangel on vacation, it keeps changing. Yes, the gas prices in Spfld/Ozark are terrific. We knew that moving here from there, and of course from vacation as well. Thanks for the updates! Someone from our church has contacted Monte & Susan and are in the process of arrangements. :0) Blessings! ~Sharon~
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