WOW, WHAT A WEEK!

Trying to catch up a little today after being gone most of the week. You can see a couple pictures from when I was in Towanda - one with Todd who helped me with music on Monday night and their youth group from the night before. Good pizza and a great bunch of kids. The meetings went very well. God blessed the time.

Returned Wednesday morning in time to get ready for God Squad that night. Left for Denver the next morning to see Chris (see above picture). He's in pretty good shape for the shape he's in. It's going to take a lot of rehab - keep him in your prayers.

While in Denver I was having some problems with a tooth - lots of pain. To make a long story short, I ended up having a tooth pulled Friday morning in Garden City. I was never so glad to have a tooth pulled. Hallelujah!

Went to Kyle's ball game Friday night and then returned to Garden for an Emmaus meeting on Saturday. I'm thrilled tomorrow is Sunday - possibly a day of rest?? (After church, not during).

CALL TO PRAYER!

You will remember that I was privileged to baptize Chris Antonelli back in July in our local swimming pool. Chris was involved in a serious accident this morning and was flown to Denver for evaluation, surgery, etc.. Would you commit to pray for Chris for successful surgery, minimal pain, and a quick recovery and healing? Thanks in advance for your prayers and for what the Lord is going to do.

JUST meandering about.........

Typical weather for this time of year. In the 50's earlier this week. Today it is in the 90's. Crazy. I love the fall so let's get on with the cooler weather.

A year ago I just returned from an elk hunt in the Rockies. Couldn't go this year but a few of the guys went. However, the elk are still safe and sound. No luck for the guys (except for a little bad luck with a horse). But, beautiful weather so hey, that's worth something.

The high school f-ball team had a rough go again this last Friday losing to undefeated Lakin. Our offense is still looking to get into sinc. Elkhart should provide the remedy for what ails us this weekend.

How bout the KSU Wildcats? Looking good. Can't wait to play the hawks.

Where has the time gone? It is the middle of September. How can that be? It always get real busy this time of year. The farmers are in the thick of things - corn, milo, planting wheat, etc. The church is in high gear with God SQuad, studies, meetings, and prep for budget and conference.

The Walk to Emmaus is a month away. Sounds like 10 from the area are going. That's awesome. Some of us on the team were at the training yesterday and it looks like it will be another GREAT time.

I'm heading to Towanda this weekend to lead some renewal services - Sunday through Tuesday. Looking forward to it but have a lot to do prior to Saturday. Keep me in your prayers. They are a great bunch of folks over there. (Anyone from Towanda or from that area reading this?)

I've been thinking a lot about worship lately - styles, music, liturgy, the focus, etc.. I'm curious - How do you define worship and what constitutes "good worship" for you?

Later......... P.R.

Grandpa update and misc. stuff....

As you can see, we have one happy family - Eric, Andrea, and little Brayden. Kyle took these pics last weekend when he and M.L. went to Topeka to check on the little man. All is going well. Brayden is gaining some weight - eating well ( a Just tradition). Mary Lou made the quilt that Brayden is laying on. Sounds like a grandma thing doesn't it?

Kyle's f-ball team took it on the chin last night losing 26-6. Our defense played great only allowing 2 tds on 2 big plays. The other tds came on two interceptions for scores. Over all, we played with them (Johnson) - a big team. next week gets tougher playing undefeated Lakin.

Listened to Todd broadcast Bethany football on the internet for a little while tonight. He and another guy are the "Voices of the Swedes" this year. They sounded good.

Preaching from John 4 tomorrow, the last part of it, following the woman at the well passage. Read it - great stuff.

Cooler weather has arrived. Ahh yes - I love fall.................................

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

The best time of the year has finally arrived - fall and football. Last Friday night saw the Indians of Leoti defeat the Indians of Satanta in a rather strange game. After leading 20 - 0, we tried to give it away, only to see the last pass by Satanta caught and downed at the 1/2 yard line, just short of what would have tied the scored at 20. Time ran out and we walked off with a win, 20-14.

Over all, we played pretty well but showed that we were out of shape come the fourth quarter. The picture above is Kyle punting. He had a good night with one TD reception, a 2 point reception and 2 quarterback sacks, one for a fumble. Also did will kicking and punting. The team travels to Johnson for a much tougher game this Friday.

The fourth quarter reminded me of how we need to stay in spiritual shape. It's when we get tired and worn out that the devil goes to work. A good reminder to be disciplined in prayer, reading scripture, and worship - both individually and corporately.

The next kickoff is only days away. Time to get in shape.