We are Thankful

The last crazy week (I hope) has come and gone. Another busy but great few days seeing supporters and friends. We made our way down to First Assembly of God in Chandler, TX, then spent a couple of days with family in Houston. Katy and Eden headed to Baton Rouge to be with her mother, and I flew back to OKC. In OKC I went to Spring Creek AG in Edmond., had great connection time with both OU and OSU Chi Alpha directors, and saw friends at Davenport AG.

At Spring Creek, Pastor McCaslin spoke on Philippians 4:6-7. It was an encouraging message reminding us, in the midst of anxiety, to bring our requests to God "with thanksgiving". This past month has been one of the most stressful and exhausting seasons of our life. In light of this encouraging word, I decided it would be good to list five things in this season for which we are thankful.

1. We are thankful for time with our family and friends.
2. We are thankful for the opportunity to share about Ireland to so many people.
3. We are thankful for Eden. He has been so great through this crazy season.
4. We are thankful for our marriage. We have grown closer through the stress.
5. We are thankful for you...for all your prayers and support.

Pastor Ron McCaslin (left) speaking as Spring Creek. Blake (right) speaking at Davenport AG.

The Team

Another great week of #EdgmonTour15. I (Blake) finished off the final round of Light for the Lost steak dinner. I led worship and Katy spoke at Lawton First Assembly's youth and young adult combined services on Wednesday. I spoke at The Bridge AG's mens breakfast, which was attended by many minimum-security prisoners and teen challenge members. Sunday morning attended at New Life Church in Owasso. It was such a pleasure to connect with people and share about what God is doing in Ireland.

Of all the great moments this week, the highlight was spending time with our friends. These special friends...Rachel Reilly from Denver, CO and Daniel & Kelsey Collins from Chicago, Illinois...came all the way to spend 36 hours with us. These three will be joining the Students for Christ Ireland team as well as assisting various other ministries within Assemblies of God Ireland as soon as they raise their support.

Please pray they are able to raise their budgets quickly. God has placed it on their heart to serve in Ireland.

Thank you for your prayers and support. Here we go for another crazy week!

Family Weekend

Yet another busy week filled with meetings and visiting great churches. We visited Coweta AG, Carbondale AG in Tulsa, and Victory AG in Rattan. We also connected with pastors in the Tulsa area, the Beggs area, and the Spiro area. Many miles on the road, but all in all a great week. 

However, the highlight of the week was seeing family. My (Blake's) mom and sister flew in to spend the weekend on the road with us, which was super helpful and fun! We also had a wonderful time seeing cousins who came out to our service in Rattan. I also found out that my great grandparents helped start Victory AG a in a brush arbor revival. My family history is strong down in Southeast Oklahoma. It's always a special time for me to be down in that part of the state.

We are being blessed more and more everyday and growing closer to our needed budget for ministry. Thank you all for your prayers and support.