Tuesday, September 28, 2010

So much for blog accountability

So, it's been a while. I really thought I would be on this whole blogging thing, I guess I can make that resolution again. Jessica assures me that if I never update the blog no one will ever read it. She's pretty smart, so I'm listening to her.

I should begin with an update of the last month. Life has been pretty crazy. Last week I spoke at Lutheran West chapel. It was a pretty good time. I'm not the best at public speaking so being in front of a bunch of high schoolers was kind of intense. If nothing else, I at least presented the gospel which is something that I missed for most of high school. It was cool to see all my old teachers and how the high school has changed.

Support raising has been a really cool experience. A good amount of you reading this are the reason why. Despite a rough beginning, the Lord has really shown up in a huge way to provide our living expenses for the last few months. It's really encouraging for Jessica and I to see people sacrificially giving to our ministry. It's definitely humbling to be entrusted with such a responsibility. Please continue to pray that we will trust the Lord to provide for our needs.

I'm writing this from an airport in Charlotte waiting to head to Seattle. Simply that I can write that sentence is testament to the grace of God. The church has really blessed us by covering a lot of our expenses which has made the trip possible for both of us. We're looking forward to hearing from some great speakers and being challenged to live out the gospel in our community.

Veritas itself has seen tremendous growth over the last two weeks. Our weekly attendance jumped from about 210 to 285 last week to 325 this passed Sunday. It's amazing to see the building full and know how many people are hearing the gospel. Pray that more and more people will be hearing the gospel as we celebrate our two year anniversary this Sunday. It's going to be a huge party, I recommend you check it out, even if it means a trip to Columbus.

Since the battery on my computer can only hold a charge for an hour, I have to wrap this up. Thanks so much for your support and prayers. I look forward to telling y'all about Seattle.