Traded in the Old for the New!

Saying "good-bye" is so hard to do...

..new and old...together for the last time...

Say hello to the new CFA van!

On the road again...

CBC, Springfield, Missouri

CBC Chapel

Standing in front of Horton Hall

Zimmerman Hall

Dining Hall

Breakfast with Jordon & Brent before leaving!

The old CFA church van has been replaced with a much newer model!

Recently, we traded in our old 1993 Ford Van for a newer 2007 Ford Van. Everyone who has ever driven in the old model would be thrilled about this news! The old van rattled and roared...plus groaned when driving on the highway. It had simply seen its better days!

Now we are happy to have the new van when taking trips and picking up guests for church. I had the task of breaking in our new van when we took a road trip recently to Springfield, Missouri for College Days. What a huge difference 14 years will make between the two vans!

Our students spent time visiting Central Bible College, my alma mater where I graduated from in 1983. Once again, what a difference time will make on the grounds and facilities of the place I spent four years preparing for full-time ministry....26 years ago.

It was great to visit Jordon my son who is a Junior @ Evangel University and his roommate Brent. Plus, my mom is only 25 minutes away too. Great to be with you Mom...although it was too short a time together.

Preparing for our Hallelujah Night Outreach on Oct.31st. If you live in the area, come and join us @ CFA from 4 until 7:30 pm. Loads of fun and lots of candy!

Love to all!

'09 CFA Missions Convention

Brenda Smith (far left)

Brenda's display table

Learning more about Togo...

Registering for the banquet...

Kevin Beery's display table

Jeff Alexander's display table

Jason Morrison's display table

Banquet dinner...delicious!!

Chef Mike!

Morrison's with Helen and Malorie

Sara & Jeff Alexander (far right)

Jason & Andrea Morrison (middle right)

Kevin & Eric Beery (right side)

I love Missions Conventions!!

We have embraced the call of God to reach out to the ends of the earth and share the gospel with every creature. It is a high calling. It is a holy calling. And it is a honored calling!

We were happy to have several missionary guests with us this year:

• Brenda Smith - Togo, West Africa
• Jason & Andrea Morrison - Czech Republic
• Jeff & Sara Alexander - Indiana Chi Alpha Ministries
• Kevin Beery - Southeastern Europe

Each one warmed our hearts with their reports of ministry and testimonies of God's power and faithfulness. It is amazing to hear what He is doing in various parts of the world...today...not 10 years ago, but right now in our world!

We had three simple goals for this convention:

1. Raise the awareness of great missions needs today.
2. Raise a cash offering for the Asia's Little Ones project.
   
3. Raise our new missions budget for 2010.

One new feature to the schedule this year was our International Dessert bar on Wednesday night. All of the ministry groups were gathered into the fellowship hall @ 8 pm where we fellowshipped and enjoyed delicious recipes from around the world! Which one was your favorite?

Yesterday in the Morning Worship Service my son Devon played a sax duet with Missionary Kevin Beery. It was really amazing. Together they played "Amazing Grace" fueled on by the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Devon, I am so very proud of you for the way you used your instrument to glory the Lord. You have grown tremendously since starting in the 6th grade. Keep learning and keep progressing...the Lord is pleased with you!

Thanks to everyone who participated and helped us this year.

Love to all!

Extraordinary

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