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With almost two months since my last Update, I’m sure most of you have been eagerly sitting on the edge of
your chair waiting for another Update.
 CANADA STAFF CONFERENCE For nine days I worked with Power to Change Ministries (the new name of the Crusade organization in Canada). Apologetically they put me through a schedule that was exhausting and exhilarating at the same time. My schedule included: Days 1-3 Trained all the Campus staff in the Life of Christ trainingAN OPEN SCHEDULE AHEAD I have worked hard to keep my calendar for this Fall fairly clear of travels. So beginning the first of September, I have about four months primarily at home. My plan is clear… to use this extended time to relaunch Sonlife Classic, develop some new training resources, and begin to multiply the training in North America again. I’d really appreciate your prayers as I begin these projects! I believe they are going to have major impact over the next 10 years as we reach out to that next generation of young leaders. PRAYER REQUESTS
ON A LIGHTER SIDE After a church service on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, "Mom, I've decided to become a minister when I grow up." "That's okay with us, but what made you decide that?" "Well," said the little boy, "I have to go to church on Sunday anyway, and I figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to sit and listen." A little girl became restless as the preacher's sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go.” After the christening of his baby brother in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car........ His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That priest said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I want to stay with you guys!" A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as he read her a bedtime story. From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up, "Grandpa, did God make you?" "Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "God made me a long time ago." "Oh," she paused, "grandpa, did God make me too?" "Yes, indeed, honey," he said, "God made you just a little while ago." Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, "God's getting better at it, isn't he ?" While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign... 'Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust.' A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. 'Reverend,' said the young man, 'I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip.' The minister chuckled, 'I know what you mean. It's the same in my business.' The irate customer calling the newspaper office loudly demanded to know where her Sunday edition was. "Ma'am," said the employee, "today is Saturday. The Sunday paper is not delivered until Sunday." There was a long pause on the other end of the phone, followed by a ray of recognition. "I'll bet that's why no one was in church today t  Some folks have trouble with all those 'shalls' and 'shall nots' in the Ten Commandments. They just ain't used to talkin' in those terms.The Hillbilly's Ten Commandments (Actually posted on the wall at Cross Trails Church in Harland City, KY.) #1 Just one God
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