July 2012

The Summer Season

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When Joel entered full-time ministry in 2007, he frequently spoke to a wide range of audiences.   Youth groups, golf-outings, prayer breakfasts, awards banquets...you name it and Joel spoke at it.  Over the past few years we have intentionally and strategically focused our ministry on public high schools and middle schools.  During the school year, Joel stays so busy speaking in public schools, that he is rarely able to accept other engagements.  Over the summer, however, Joel gets a refreshing change of pace.  Below are a few of the engagements he had this season.

Northwest Bible Church VBS: Joel had the privilege of sharing his testimony at our home church's vacation Bible school this year. VBS is always one of the perennial highlights at our church as more than 1,000 kids from the area come and hear the gospel all week long.  Joel told me afterward that he had fun speaking to mass of enthusiastic 4 to 12-year-olds but it isn't something he is looking to do everyday. :)

The Way Football Camp: For the second year in a row, Joel was a guest coach and speaker at The Way Football Camp in Chillicothe, OH. Before speaking, Joel spent an afternoon with the campers, teaching them defensive line drills.  Joel finished his instructional time by coordinating d-line speed drill tournament.  Joel then raced the winner himself.  When he returned home, he was very proud to tell me that beating the fastest high school kid at the camp proves that he's "still got it." 

Circleville Church of the Nazarene Service:  When the Circleville Nazarene Church staff planned weekend trip out of town, Joel and Ryan were given the opportunity to lead one of their Sunday morning worship services.  We have partnered with Circleville Naz in the past and Joel was touched that they would entrust him and Ryan with such an important responsibility.  Joel loved the opportunity to preach a full sermon and Ryan was able to lead worship.  We were also blessed to have several new families from the church join our support team after the service!

Thank you for your prayers and support!

Until Next Month,

Bethany

Support Team Update

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This month our goal is to find four new individuals or families to partner with us by donating $30 a month to Stand For Truth.

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From left to right: Joel, Judah, Bethany, Luther, Joel III, Emily, Whitney & Ryan

Message From Joel

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Friends,

If you support our ministry, you will soon be receiving a new magnet with an updated photo (picture above)which includes our newest son, Luther, in our growing team.  However, you will be excited to learn that the new magnet you receive will soon be outdated because the Hollidays are expecting their second child! Their new baby boy is due in October!  Please join us in thanking God for His kindness toward both our families in giving us precious children. Join us also in praying for the healthy pregnancy and wisdom in coordinating a busy Fall travel schedule with the upcoming birth.

God bless!

-Joel