Today we got word from some of the hardest hit areas of Chile around the city of Concepcion.  People literally do not have water, bread, food, and in some cases a roof over their heads.  There are people living in one of the local churches because their homes are no longer standing.

To help in the incredible need, we plan to travel from Santiago to Concepción on Thursday morning (in less than 32 hours) with a team of eight men to accomplish two goals:

1. We plan to distribute over 40,000 gospel tracks to those who are suffering and need the hope of Christ.  As God gives us the opportunity we will preach the gospel on the streets and in local parks.

2. We’re also taking food and medical supplies to help many who are suffering through this tragedy.

To accomplish these two goals, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Today you can donate funds to purchase food and medical supplies to help with this urgent need online through Paypal.

Or you can send a check to:

Please help us get the word out about this great opportunity.  We have a very short time frame to organize this project.  If you plan to donate, tell us immediately so we can buy supplies tomorrow!

Thank you for partnering with us to serve the people of Chile.

Thankfully no one in our family was hurt!  As far as we know, no one in our church was injured either.

Be praying that God will use this tragedy to bring many people to Him.  As we drove to the church just a couple of hours ago, we passed dozens of people who were standing in the streets in a state of confusion and shock.  Others have pitched tents in the parks because of structural damage to their homes.  This afternoon we’re having a special prayer service at the church, and tomorrow we’re having 2 morning services and one afternoon service.  Pray will us that many people will come to know the Lord through this difficult time.

We are still without electricity and internet in our home.  Phone connections and cellphone coverage has been spotty throughout the morning.  We’ll give you more updates during the next few days.

It was also a privilege to work with a team of over 40 teens and adults to make the VBS possible!  Now we start of the follow-up process with all the families of these kids.  Pray God will allow us to bring many of them to Jesus!!

This week during Vacation Bible School we have seen more than 50 children accept Christ!! These new Sunday School classrooms will definitely be used to help these children grow in their new relationship with Christ!  Thank you for praying and giving!!!

This is a picture of our first date 9 years ago today!! It was the annual Valentines Day banquet at Crown College.  I knew when Lori accepted my timid invitation, I was was in over my head… I felt like the street kid with the radiant princess! I definitely married way out of my league!!!

God has given me an incredible wife, and I love her more today than I ever thought possible 9 years ago!

Imagine, for the price of one Coke, these kids will invest in men who will be used to preach the gospel to literally thousands!!  Thanks to everyone at Lakeview Baptist for investing in the preachers and churches of Chile!!!

What could you do to encourage your teens to be involved in world evangelism??

I love you Lori and thank God for you!!! Tomorrow is a special anniversary for us… I’ll post a picture and tell you guys all about it tomorrow…

Also, I want to thank Pastor Karl Mealor and Brockton Road Baptist Church for completely funding our VBS this year!!!  They gave their VBS offering from summer ‘09 to finance our VBS this week!  How awesome is that??

Later tonight, I’ll post some pictures and maybe even a video…