Making Moves

It is official; we are celebrities. Okay, not really, but we were on national radio and TV this week! The Buff Bay church was asked to play host to a live broadcast for a national radio and TV station. The service was sent out live over the airwaves while the television broadcast will come this upcoming weekend. Kirsten tickled the ivories as usual while I opened the live broadcast with prayer before ducking out of the service to preach in one of the other circuit churches. I thought it went really well, but I got some strange looks when I screamed into the microphone, "GOOOOODDDDDD MOOOOORRRNNNINGGGGG, VIETNAM!" Honestly, if you were on live radio, wouldn't you do the same?! If we can find the video we will post it for your viewing pleasure, but if not take our word for it, the service went well and Christ was exalted! Please pray for any subsequent broadcasts that they would be used to draw people to Christ to the glory of God!



The other major movement in life over the past couple weeks has been a new undertaking of mine. I just completed my first week of classes toward an Masters of Divinity degree at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky (www.sbts.edu). There are two primary goals for beginning this program. First, I hope to be able to use the classes as a way to grow in effectiveness and ability in our current ministries. Second, this begins a longer process to enter into long term vocational ministry. Here are some ways you can pray for me as I begin this program: 1) personal spiritual growth, 2) time management skills as we balance a busy schedule, 3) practical use of the information in the immediate context of our ministry, 4) greater delight in God, his Word, and his Church!

Lastly, we did watch the Superbowl last night. Kirsten once again picked the winner. If you recall we had a little Superbowl bash last year with some friends from NYC as they were here for a month of ministry. We were without our friends this year, but we made due. We were able to watch on a big screen (a large white sheet) and share some of our culture with local friends. It was a good time to talk and enjoy the game (despite the Steelers and the Black Eyed Peas' shoddy performances).