Thursday, October 15, 2009

The blessing of house guests



Doug Wilda, Keith (a church-planting intern), Gene Emerson and Matthew Williams


Aaron Campbell


This week we have the honor of hosting Gene Emerson and his whole gang of pastors (five in all) who are here for the Pastor's College. They have come to hear CJ Mahaney teach. This is probably the fourth time we have had these five guys stay with us, and each time is such a blessing to our family. My children sit at the dinner table with five godly, wise, kind men who also happen to be hilarious! It is a joy to watch them relate to each other and to my children as well. I am so grateful that they continue to come back... This year we got to celebrate one of their birthdays! Danny made his famous filet mignon and we had cake and ice cream afterwards - what fun memories! Hannah made a beautiful fall arrangement on the table, and when we lit the candles it was stunning!

I thank the Lord for bringing these opportunities to put before my children examples of men who have devoted their entire lives to serving our amazing God, to caring for His children, and to reaching those who are hurting or lost and need the knowledge of Jesus' love for them. I am grateful to be able to serve them in this small way...

1 comment:

tara said...

um yeah it's going to be one of our birthdays the next time we come too :)

thank you for your gracious hospitality you extend to so many!