Walking around

Written on Sat, 9/29

Well, the KCEA 39th annual Christian Educator's Conference at Willow Valley (near Lancaster, PA) was a great blessing. I thoroughly enjoy the event, though I must admit sitting around for two days wears me out. it was a blessing to see people that I have known for some time.

• Suzanna (Garlick) Gonzalez was there, so it was good to see her for a few minutes.
• One of the workshop speakers, Dr. Bob Dalton, is the father of a young lady that used to teach for me in TX.
• Evangelist Ron DeGaard was a speaker. I have known Ron for a number of years. He is out of Bible Baptist Church in Matthews, NC, a church attended by an old HS friend.
• Dr. Marty Marriott, president of MBBC, was there as a speaker. I enjoyed speaking to him for a brief time.

There were others at the conference that I know, but these helped make the event a bit more special. The workshop and general sessions were all beneficial. The speakers did a magnificent job.

One of my great thrills is to see my kids help with the A/V. The help mic the speakers, set up the computers and projectors, etc. I love seeing them use their gifts as they are willing to serve. It causes me to rejoice in God's continuing goodness.

We got home Friday evening and got Justin packed. I dropped him off at the airport at 7 Sat. morning as he joined a small group headed to Green Bay for the Packers game. He is having what is probably a "once-in-a-lifetime" weekend, thanks to a gentleman from church. I am thrilled for Justin that he gets this opportunity. He is sitting in the endzone seats, just two rows in. Should be a great time.

Back again... (10/11)
Justin's time in Green Bay was great. He is in the crowd in the photo gallery on www.packers.com, along with 1 or 2 other people.

EBCA had its annual Benefit Auction on 10/6 -- it went remarkably well. God greatly blessed and used to event to meet needs that the school has.

More to come, but on another day.