Seeing New Light

Well, the dust is finally settling a bit in Tulia. The youth are off to camp this week, and no members are currently in the hospital. VBS fires up next Monday. And let’s not forget about going the two Sunday School cookouts in the past week. Is summer here, or what?

The Habitat for Humanity-Tulia Project is getting off the ground. The goal is to build two houses, for which we must raise $100,000 by August 25. Pray that this will be accomplished. In fact, a $50k goal is set for July 25. The leadership for this project is being handled extremely well. I’m excited about the greater opportunities in store for community renewal if the Habitat project is a big success. Although I’ve never been on a Habitat project before, this will be a tremendous introduction.

Ah…yes, Shannon is expecting! She’s having up days and down days as far as the whole morning sickness goes, but we’re told it will even out very soon. Our next doctor’s appointment is in a couple weeks, but we’ve already had the first sonogram and have seen the heartbeat! Thanks for your prayers. Keep em comin.’  What a great anniversary present to hear this news.