Update on Chip ~~ His First Week in the New Ministry

2 Corinthians 9:12 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

Chip began his new ministry at Capshaw Baptist Church in Harvest, AL (Huntsville area) as Associate Pastor for Students on Thursday, November 1. He has now completed his first week of ministry and from all accounts received, he had a great week and is enjoying his new place of service. We look forward to visiting him in Huntsville as soon as we are able so that we can check out his church and see some of what is happening there. Just today, Chip started a blog which will run concurrent with what he will be preaching/teaching on Wednesday nights. If you want to check it out, here's the URL: http://storyline24.blogspot.com/ The church has a website as well. That URL is www.capshaw.org. We are excited for Chip and pray God's richest blessings upon him as he serves at Capshaw.

Chip Update

Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

Knowing that Chip is completing his ministry in Indiana, he is on my heart this week. He makes friends deeply and I know the good-byes are difficult for him. Right now, he is suffering with a corneal abrasion and that weighs on my heart as well. The Capshaw church is sending in a moving crew for Chip which will be very helpful. He will pull out of Indiana on Monday and head down this way. Of course, we are all excited that he is coming for he hasn't been here since last Christmas. He will see such a huge change in his three nephews and one niece!

We know that the Capshaw church is getting an excellent staff member in Chip. He is a consummate Bible student and therefore teacher. There is a lot of "fluff" in today's youth groups in American churches, but Chip's teens will get the meat of the Word. We are as excited for them as we are for Chip.

I would ask your prayers for the Harrison Hills Church in Indiana as they are still searching for asenior pastor. I'm not sure if Chip's youth pastor intern from the seminary will be called as their full-time youth pastor, so please pray for that need as well. They are a wonderful group of believers there, and we know that God is working His will in their midst.

While here the week of October 22nd, Chip will be a groomsman in Jason Hallman's wedding on the 27th here in the area so that will make it extra special getting to see a lot of friends there.

Hurry home, Chip..... we can't wait to see you!!!

With Love from
Mom and the family!