Dear Church Family,

I wanted to keep you updated on the exciting news concerning our missions efforts to Joplin, MO.  When I last contacted you by e-mail and spoke to you on Sunday morning, we were simply hoping we could put a mission trip together.  Today, I want to announce that our prayers have been answered, and our Mission Team left this morning at 4am.  They are now on the ground in Joplin meeting the needs of those devastated by the tornado.. The team consists of Scott Powers, Jenny Higgs, Jerry Eddins, Sharon Eddins, and Tony Watson.  (Tony is the "unchurched" gentleman I mentioned that Charissa and I have been praying for.)  I met with the team on Monday and within 2.5 hours the team had transportation, a trailer, tools, funding, on-the-field contacts with Field Park Baptist Church and Samaritan's Purse as well as 36 cases of water, baby wipes, diapers, and formula.  Talk about God's provision!!  I am tremendously excited about the Holy Spirit's lead in this effort.  Please join me in praying for the safety and effectiveness of this team.  They will return home on Friday.

P.S.  If that isn't exciting enough, we now have a 2nd team led by Alvis Reeves that will be departing for Joplin on June 13-17.  If you are interested in getting involved in this 2nd trip, please contact Alvis at (903) 875-8727.

To God be the Glory,