That’s how long it seems it’s been since I updated this blog. 100 years. Or more.  Lots has been happening, so proper prioritization places these updates at the end of the job queue.

Monday I went in to see Rick. He’s in good spirits and is looking better than he did last week. It’s great to see how well he communicates even though he’s not able to use speech. Don’t let the good report of his attitude and ability to communicate make you feel he’s without need for prayer. He’s still on a respirator and still in intensive care. Rick is very appreciative of the prayer support he receives from the church family. Thank you!

Tuesday, after meeting with the pastors in our community who cooperate together in the Ministerial Association, I took some time to deliver some BBQ CookOff tickets to some people in the area. They were received with gladness and it looks like they will be joining us for the CookOff. Pray that we will see a good turnout for this event. Later in the day I made a couple of visits.

There’s no cell phone service in our area today for Verizon customers. Believe it or not, that’s actually been a blessing for me. On my trip to see Gilda today, I was able to spend time alone with God, listening to great sermons on my iPod and speaking to him in prayer. Gilda is getting therapy in the State College area and is progressing quite nicely. She expects to be home in a couple of days. Praise God for the way she’s recovering.

In between times, I have been working on some small group discipleship, sermons, and some one-on-one discipleship. Each of these holds challenges and rewards. My one-on-one discipleship is pretty intense, so pray that I can dialogue well with those involved.

~Pastor Steve