The Word of God

Jackie took some Gideon bibles with him to Anadarko. We had a Gideon volunteer come to our church a couple of Sundays ago. I asked him if they took Bibles to the Native American Indians. He told me that they were not allowed to pass out Bibles to the Nations in the fashion that they routinely do. I asked if we could have some to take on our next mission trip. So I got some bright orange small New Testaments to take. They are the King James Version. They have some Green ones that I wish I would have gotten because they are the New King James Version and the green color would go along with my wordless book presentation. I know what to ask for now.

Jackie took them and gave them to George. It was like giving him candy. George and the children were so excited to get these pocket size testaments. Jackie said that George made the children memorize ten Bibles verses before he would give them their copy. WOW. I was just thinking just pass them out. He is making them work for them. What a great idea. We take so much for granted. Jackie said there were several youth with their newly obtained bibles on the work site displaying them very proudly. I asked about the little children. George is making them memorize too, a shorter version of the verses.

George works with the youth at Wichita Community Church. (He is also the music leader. I am trying to get our church to donate hymn books in our library that we don't use anymore.) We've been so impressed with George and his love for the Lord Jesus. He is the father of the pastor. His whole family serves the church. You can see their desire to win their children and community to the Lord.

Another Trip to Anadarko

Jackie is with another team working on finishing the church. As we talk, he reports things are going well. It is terribly hot but they are getting lots done.
He says that George has a group of about 30 youth working diligently to help the carpenters, clean up and moving materials as needed. They have had help come in from Shreveport that they weren't expected. God is so good and faithful. They should be finished with the roof tomorrow. Sheetrock and siding are going up simultaneously as well as the roof. They are also having to put in insulation in this heat. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue the work to finish the church.

Wichita Community Church, Anadarko, OK

Jackie and I along with a team from I Am Able Ministries went to a small historical

Native American town to help the members of Wichita Community church rebuild

after a tornado came through a year ago, May 13, 2009.

We were there May 8- May 15, 2010. We had planned to stay longer but the

weather was bad and bad weather was predicted for the days ahead. The church

members were able to finish getting the foundation ready before the next team arrived.

It was hard work but they got the job done.

A team of 115 people came in and put the building in dry. What

an awesome event for this little community. They also did VBS in town and from the pictures,

it looks like they had a great week. I'm sure they will be talking about it for years to come.

Jackie and I plan on going back for the week of June 21, 2010 to do some finishing work.

He is rounding up a team to go with us. Please keep us in your prayers.

Anadarko, OK

Wichita Community Church Project Week of June 1-4, 2010.

Jackie and I were able to assist in getting the foundation ready for this church along with a team from I Am Able Ministries. Looks like its ready for the finish work. We plan to go back to Anadarko the 21st of June to help complete this project. Jackie wants to do some landscaping also for them while he's there. Pray for us. It is extremely hot. Jackie was Cardio-converted the Friday before Memorial Day and our daughter is recovering from surgery. They are both doing great. I will post some video of our work, also. Just wanted to get this on first because of the pre-tornado pictures.