Off

So, last night was our first big youth get together for fun and games and a little incite from Paul(from the Bible). We had a great turnout of about 30, which was way more than I expected. I had great helpers and great adult leaders there to help me. It seems the youth had a fun time, or my eyes deceived me. We are already in the process of planning our next big event!

Even though this thing is about my journey to Iowa, I am going to write about the Razorbacks. They came very close both nights, but could not overcome the #1 team in college baseball. They gave it all they had for 24 innings.

So VBS is next week and I am looking forward to it. The church here just had their dedication service for their new church building. It was a great service and a great turnout. The church members dedicated themselves and the use of this building to the Lord. It was a blessing t be a part of.

Until Next Time

Tim

Iowa

Its been awhile, so I thought I would write in my e-diary. So I am finally in the place where I am serving and I enjoy being here. I have been able to spend some time with some of the youth here and I have to say that God has put some amazing, strong leaders in the youth of First Grace here in Sheffield. I am truly blessed to be working and hanging out with these guys and gals of Sheffield.

The first Sunday School that I led was a little rough, but I think it went well. Brother Ken did an amazing job bringing the Word to the people of Sheffield. I am once again truly blessed to be staying at the Livingston household, they are truly remarkable people, and I am very thankful they opened up their house to me.

I got to spend a wonderful night with Dave and his GF Haley at BWW and to see Letters to Juliet. One of my most favorite chick flicks ever by the way. Tonight I had the pleasure to sit through a time for 3 people to share their testimony to different men in the church. It was very heart-warming to hear how they came to know Christ and all the different things God has revealed to them in their lives.

Brother Ken and I are planning a big youth get together for Sunday night to bring in lots of youth and to kick the summer off on the right foot. Please pray for the youth of the area, as to some are not hearing the Good News, that they show up to hear what the Holy Spirit has to say through Pastor Ken, the youth and I.

Until next time,

-Tim

Galatians 2:20

Coming into the Starting Gates

After much talking and teaching, the first full of orientation has come to a close. After battling at least 14 alarms, starting at 6 am, I finally decided it was time to get up around 7:10.

The day began with breakfast and Emily and I did a short devotion on Suffering as a Christian and Humility. She had awesome ideas and I think the group liked what we presented. We sat through many meetings and danced to many songs that VBS will offer this summer.

Throughout the afternoon, we sat through more meetings and took 3 test. One for your calling, one for your spiritual gifts and one for your personality. My spiritual gift is serving and evangelism and my personality is an inspirational kind. Apparently the "Inspirational" kind likes to get tasks done but have fun while doing the task. I do not like to have fun at all!!!

After all our meetings, me and my fellow missionaries sat down for a little card game. I dominated and thats pretty much all that needs to be said about that. Then I showed off my magic tricks, which I was called a "Wizard" and I practiced witchcraft. Which is a lie!!!

Having college students from different parts of America is really a blessing from God in itself. The accents you get just adds to the humor they bring. God has put amazing missionaries in Iowa and I pray that lives will be changed because of it.

OH OH OH!! One last thing, if you ever go to Iowa, do not try the Iowa Chocolate Coke, it is probably one of the grosses things in the world. It might sound good, but DONT try it.

Until next time,

-Tim

Galatians 2:20

Starting off!

Well today was the first day of orientation. I finally got a roommate and he is a strong Godly man. Overall, there are 7 summer missionaries working in Iowa this summer. I have had many blessed times and conversations with all of them and I am excited and humbled to be working with them over the next couple of months. There is John, Brooke, Emily, Dana, and Brittany.

Tomorrow morning, Emily and I will be leading our first devotional time of about 20 minutes to the rest of our group. We will be discussing our plan of action tomorrow morning over some bread and eggs at 730 am. We will be in meetings and sessions all day tomorrow and half the day Friday. Friday afternoon, I will be headed up to Sheffield where I will be serving the youth of First Grace Baptist Church. I am eager and ready to be serving time with everyone up there.

Please pray for me as I am getting ready for an intense day of training tomorrow and pray that I remained focused on God during these times.

-Tim

Galatians 2:20