Happy Birthday Tyler!

Everything changed for us 7 years ago today. It's hard to describe how much joy he has brought into our life. We love you little buddy! Tyler wanted to go camping for his birthday so we are enjoying a few days in the woods.

Bro. Ron Comfort

We were able to have Revival meetings with Bro. Ron Comfort this week at Lakeside. We praise the Lord for the ones saved, for the wonderful attendance, for the beautiful music by our choir and for the messages preached by Bro. Comfort. I never will forget when I was 14, that God called me to preach at the Bill Rice Ranch after hearing him preach. I've had the honor to preach at his Bible College and enjoy many other times of fellowship. I cherish his friendship!

Clearwater Elementary

Had a wonderful time today preaching the gospel to the Good News Club children at Clearwater Elementary. Thank you to all of the dedicated folks from Lakeside who direct this weekly after-school ministry.
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Fall Festival

I hope you enjoy these pictures of our recent Fall Festival. Thank you to all who help make this a memorable outreach. Our children's ministry is growing and becoming more exciting every day. We are family people. We are passionate about reaching and helping families in every area. This past Sunday was our best attendance of the year in Sunday School Bible Study. Make a commitment to have your family involved and growing in Christ.

Missionary Todd Bell

We had a tremendous service last night with Pastor Todd Bell from Sanford, Maine. Todd and his family have been missionary church planters in the Northeast for over 15 years. The Lord is doing a great work through the Bell family and the people of Calvary Baptist Church. Todd and I have become close personal friends over the last few years because of the ministry and we have been able to spend a lot of time together serving the Lord. I have had the joy of preaching in his church in Maine, staying in their home, flying with him in his plane and trying unsuccessfully to beat him on the golf course. I am grateful for his encouragement and help to me. He gave a great challenge last night and we are honored to have him as a part of our Lakeside mission family. You might enjoy following his daily blog at http://calvaryofsanford.blogspot.com/

BBQ Barn Aiken

Monday, I enjoyed opening day of the Aiken BBQ Barn. I was able to have a prayer of dedication with Jody and all of his employees. The food was great too!
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I Love My Wife!

I love my wife! Pat and I have been married for over 26 years and have been able to share so much together here as well as many places around the world. She is the love of my life! We recently had a scare with her having major surgery and are extremely grateful for her recovery. I owe so much to her for all she does for me. We both enjoyed the Couples Retreat this past week and I am even more passionate not only to love her more, but to continue to serve Christ together with her.

Yesterday

The Lord blessed with another tremendous day at Lakeside yesterday. The building was filled again with many at the altar. We also had 5 more people baptized. It is a particular blessing to see God working in our young people. Grant, one of our faithful young men in the youth group recently began bringing some of his friends to church. One young man, a teammate of his and Casey's from Midland Valley, recently scored a 79 yard touchdown on Friday night, shot a huge buck on Saturday and then came forward to publicly profess faith in Christ on Sunday. I had the joy of baptizing him yesterday along with another one of their friends, a young lady who is a cheerleader with Sydney at Midland Valley. Praise God! Keep up the good work young people.