I know that April showers are suppose to bring May flowers, but it has been our heavy rains in May that have really brought out the spring flowers. In my yard I have had big beautiful roses, sweet gardenias, and all kinds of lilies come into bloom. Whenever I picture the garden that God had prepared for Adam and Eve this is what I imagine. Oh how wonderful is the beauty that only God can create. While God was busy creating the natural wonders around us, we too have been busy this month as His hands and feet in the world.
May is the conclusion for the fiscal year in the Gideons ministry. As a result of the dedication and hard work of many members of our local camp, more bibles were distributed, more churches received presentations of the Gideon message, and more funds were raised locally for more scripture than in any year since I have been a member. The ladies of our Auxiliary can be credited with most of the camp’s distributions. We have even had to go outside of the camp for speakers, to cover all of the churches that have wished to have the Gideons come in and give a presentation to their congregations. If you are Christian business or professional man, and are looking for a rewarding way to serve the Lord please feel free to contact me to learn more about The Gideons International. When just before He ascended, Jesus told His disciples to “make disciples of all nations”, “teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you”, it was our call to share His Word so that the Holy Spirit can lead others to the saving knowledge of Jesus.
As the Lord has blessed my ministry, so too He has blessed my family. Recently my youngest daughter (Deanna) has found a good paying job, working with people (she is definitely is a people person), in a very troubled job market. Another daughter (Amy) has decided to marry her boyfriend (John). I ask all of my friends to pray that this couple will put God at the center of this new relationship they are about to embark on. My eldest daughter (Allison) and her husband (Phil) are about to have my first grand-baby. I never thought I’d be this excited about grandchildren; how wonderful! Every time I think about all these blessing, I have to say a prayer thanking God for what He has done.
