Wednesday

Tamara and I drove back from the CYIA training on Monday morning, made some stops of historical interest in Concord (it was incredible to actually see the battleground of "the shot heard 'round the world") and then prepared to do our first 5-day clubs on Monday evening. It was a long day, but we survived! We had about 8 kids at our first club and 10-15 at the second club. Since the kids have a tendency to come and go throughout the club, it is hard to get an accurate count. The kids were well-behaved and eager to hear the Bible lesson. Several kids came back for counseling, and after some discussion, I determined that they had all received Jesus at some point in their lives. It was great to be able to give them assurance and encourage them in ways to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Praise God for His constant protection and care for us as we have travelled and taught clubs. I'm grateful for continued unity between Tamara and me and that we are able to be completely honest with each other.

Please pray for continued good health. Once again, I have come down with a dreadful sore throat and I just feel physically "yuck" all over. We have to teach VBS-style clubs at the Arabic Church Conference on Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday, and then Monday morning. I am really excited about teaching this weekend, and I want to be completely up-to-snuff health wise. Time to go get some echinacea and zinc lozenges!