Ramblings

We got word from CHC that the passports and visa drama is coming to a close. They heard back from the Russian Ministry of Education and we should have confirmation on our visas very soon. Thats a good thing since we only have 18 days before we leave.

Mars is good. We have spent the last 2 weeks looking at the spiritual gifts passages and discussing their ramifications for us as we transition into a home meeting environment. I have uncovered 3 areas that will be essential to our meeting times. 1) Meal together along with Communion. 2) Ministry time for prayer and expression of the gifts. 3) Teaching time intended for question and answer on the Scriptures (less didactic and more interactive).

Kelly and I are looking into the option of getting a less expensive place. We would like to be in a position financially to support more folks doing the work and cutting our housing expenses is a good place to start.

Hard to believe, but after 10 years in serving the Body, I will be doing my first bapisms this coming weekend. Its a blessing to watch folks being obedient and taking the step to make what is going on inside show through in the profession of baptism.