Wednesday, November 26, 2008

STUFF STUFF And More Stuff...

As we are getting our home ready to rent I am amazed at how few items we really need. We have sold some , given some away, burned some and still we have stuff that will need to be moved and stored this week. I must say I hate moving. We have been in the Fl area for 12 years and it is hard to see the bare walls of our home. But I was reminded as I was looking though old pictures that in 1996 I came to Fl to go college and I knew no one and had nothing but the car I was driving. I am going into this new ministry , leaving behind a rental home investment, a 12 year history of many friends, a wonderful wife delightful daughter and a great family. Most importantly our FAITH in God is stronger now than ever. I have no idea our next address and yet somehow I am not worried because where God guides he provides.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Shocking

It is amazing to think that we have been officially on the road to camp a month now. It seems like it has been longer than that. God has done so many things and we have seen so many wonderful people. Today was a very bizarre Sunday but through it all we were able to witness to some folks and see some miracles. This evening we had sold some out door furniture in preparing to move and decided to splurge on a meal just because. It was enjoyable to sit with Mylanie and Wendy and spend some quality family time. I was actually feeling guilty about the price of the meal ( IHOP) because we usually try to be a little thriftier. It is a restaurant we never go to and somehow wound up there. Every other place was closed or what not. I was thinking what a mistake this must have been. About that the middle of the meal a man approached our table and said your the Boone family. It was a ministry friend. He talked a minute and then said to be an encouragement to you I am going to buy your supper. Truly God orders our stops and steps. My daughter was astonished. Mylanie said "Shocking, everywhere there are people we know. " Then she told her Grandma on the phone later a really nice man gave us supper. I thought yes and a really great God caused him to do it and will bless him for it.
We were able to witness to the waiter a little bit... You never what when and where. Thank God for the nice man and all the others that help with those little encouragements.
This last week God has used others to provide a cell phone to replace the old broken one, several meals, a car to borrow in place of the broken one and lots of friends to encourage and cheer us on. As we approach thanksgiving, thanks seems so shallow as to all that God does for us. Evenn for having us stop at IHOP, thanks

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Pictures of the Property We'd Like to Buy for Stillwater

Here they are as promised, the pictures of the property we are looking at for starting Stillwater Ministry. It's an amazingly beautiful place. Keep us in your prayers as we begin the process of raising funds to purchase the camp!!

Monday, November 17, 2008

Cotton-Pickin' Kids












Today in between meetings and car woes (we need a new transmission!!) we had time to enjoy a little bit of the south. Cotton!!! Mylanie and Nicki went out into the field and picked some left over cotton. You'll notice the sweatshirts?!?! It's cold for us Floridians!! It's in the 30's!! We may see snow flurries tonight!!






NORTH CAROLINA REPORT!!!

Special thanks to the wonderfully warm welcome (except for the weather) we received in NC. We started out at Coats Community with a sing on Saturday night by the Dennis family. Then on Sunday morning we shared a minsitry of music and message with folks there. The interest in the camp by Pastor Jim Cochran and his folks confirmed that God has led ut to this area for a camp ministry. We are so overwhelmed by the amazing possibilities that can be achieved by the camp. NEVER FORGET THAT WHOEVER GETS THERE FIRST WINS THE RACE IN THE HEART OF A CHILD!
Sunday night Bro. Cashwelll and Benson Grove Baptist Church were also very receptive and supportive of this minsitry. They see the vision and need for this camp ministry. We appreciate all the gifts and comments and kind words. We were literally overwhelmed by the kindness. Our little volkswagon bug has a "bug" of some sort and is being towed to a repair shop this morning. However It is all good when God is in it. Thanks to those who have provided assistance in finding a shop, etc. God bless you all

Thursday, November 13, 2008

THANKS TO BEMISS ROAD VALDOSTA

Thanks so much for the opportunity to present our vision for the future for Americas pastors to Pastor Dan Edwards and the Bemiss Road Baptist church family. We appreciate the kindness and gifts to help the ministry. Bro. Dan Edwards preached a good message on prayer while we were there with great reminders to prioritize your prayer life. Thanks to Mom and Dad for having us and happy Birthday to Dad Boone. Thank you to relatives who visited to hear our presentation, (Aunt Jodi,Uncle Lamar, Darlene Morgan Cheyene, Keith Sissie, and Addison).

It was good to see many friends who watched me grow up there in Valdosta. God bless you all and thanks for your prayers.

Pray we can get the first book published that we are almost done with. The title will be Practical Pillars for Powerful living. This series will be a deovtional study guide for the wonderful book of Proverbs. It will be based on the seven pillars that are found within the book. Check stillwaterministry.com for availability. We are also working on our humour book that includes some of the strange things that happen in and around church.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

And the Journey Continues...

This week begins our first series of road trips. We will be in Valdosta, GA Wednesday, Nov. 12. In North Carolina, Nov. 15-17th for at least 4 meetings and then back to FL to clean & pack up everything in our house. (The renters will be moving in Dec. 1st!) Please pray for us as we travel. We'll be looking for a place to live and hopefully, we will have some pictures of the camp to post here and on the website for you all to get a good look at what we are praying the Lord will bless us with. Stay tuned!!

People's Baptist Church

Today we were at People's Baptist Church in Holiday, FL. We had the opportunity to share the ministry with the people there. We received a very warm welcome and many people took home a care cottage bank. Once again, we were made to feel right at home. Thanks so much to all of you!! It was wonderful to renew some old friendships and make some new ones. We are very grateful to have been able to be a part of your service. Thank You!! PS. Happy 40th Birthday, Pastor Neal:)