What an encouragement this weekend was!!! We were humbled at the presence and movement of the Holy Spirit at FBC Snellville. Our God is amazing, and provides just what we need in such a timely fashion.

Deanna's singing was incredible! I was so blessed listening to her. When she sings I am transported to another place. I don't know how to describe it. Just amazing! Her countenance, her beauty, her testimony, her faith, her love for Jesus are so inspiring to so many. What an awesome work the Lord is doing through her! How blessed I am to be a part of her life.

The people of that body are precious. They received us with a humbling amount of honor and respect. It can be a little embarrassing. Not that they intentionally overdo things, they just love on their guests that much. That is no small thing in this day of church life.

Obedience. It all comes down to obedience. Had BJ been disobedient and gone where he wanted to go... Thailand, he would still be with us. Because he was obedient, the Lord Jesus is drawing life after life to His presence, and raising up those who will take Beej's place both on our soil and abroad.

Please pray for the many who surrendered to follow Christ in obedience... to GO!!!

I was very moved by the presence of one young family, weeping at the altar. Dad, mom, and two young children. God was doing a work. I wanted to hear from them, but we had to leave far too quickly.

I heard from a man whose wife lies gravely ill in the hospital with a lung disease from serving as a missionary in Africa.

Please pray for these. God has a plan for both, and they are seeking Him for direction.

We got to hear from many students from this body. I was struck by the number of them present on a Sunday night. I was reminded of BJ when one small young man whose voice has yet to change stepped forward to shake my hand and tell me he was going with me to Peru next summer. We heard from several who said the same. Each one of them is a blessing. This particular young man just stirred my heart a little bit extra.

Thank you Jesus for the provision of this weekend and FBC Snellville. You are an Awesome God!!!

Their pastor is suffering from a spontaneous detached retina. He just had his second surgery trying to correct this issue. Please lift Pastor Russ up in your prayer time as well.

Pastor Terry, Betty and Lucy... you are amazing! Thank you for everything. Terry, you are my brother and I love you.

dad (brent)