My family & I recently took a much needed vacation.  We took off for Washington D.C. to tour our nations capitol.  It was a truly an amazing experience for all of us.  Once we learned the subway system we were off for a real tour.  We visited all of the memorials in our nation’s capitol.  We also toured the Smithsonians & even saw the White House & the Capital building.  It was so wonderful to see these great landmarks of our nation.  I have gained a new respect for our country & the values that it was founded on.  God truly was at the forefront in the thoughts & minds of our forefathers.  As always it was wonderful to get back home where we truly belong & where God has called us to serve Him.   More soon………God Bless……….Brother Dave

I had the occassion to attend two very different funeral services this week, one was for a lady who I have known all of my life.  She spent the biggest part of her life as a missionary to Puerto Rico.  The 2nd one was for a co-workers brother who was diagnosed back in November with Stage 4 cancer.  Two very different lives & stories yet both headed I believe in the same direction.  As I attended both memorial services, I was convinced that both of these dear people were children of God.  While living very different lives, the end result of life was still the same……..being ready to meet the Saviour, who loved them & gave His life for them.  I am so grateful to have had these folks in my life.  They both touched my life in different ways, but ultimately the joy was in knowing that tonight they are with there Saviour, WHOLE, HAPPY & FREE.  It was AN INTERESTING WEEK…….Until next time……..Brother Dave.