My cast is off

well my cast was taken off last week. It nice to have my good hand free, but when they were removing my cast they cut my hand with the saw. The cut is only the size of an inch. It really hurt, but the funny thing is they just sent me home and told me to put some cream on it. It was an open cut too. I went to a pharmacy though and they cleaned it and put a bandage on it. Everything is good now. This was a crazy experience.

I have learned so much by being here. There have been many challenges, but I am a better man for them. I love the people and I have built great relationships. I am picking up on Arabic too. I have still a long way to go but taking two hours of class Tuesday through Friday is beginning to pay off.

I am traveling this weekend to renew my visa so I will keep you updated.

Blessings on you all.

emergency room

Well, I had my first emergency room experience in another country.
I was playing basketball with the youth and the Pastor this past Monday. We just started playing when the lights went out, I went to grab the ball and so did one of the guys and we collided. His knee fractured my left hand. Everything is fine though. Every one has been helpful and thank God I have a roommate. Please pray for a quick recovery.

Blessings

My First Sermon

Hello,

This past Saturday I gave my first sermon at the youth service. It was really cool seeing there faces light up as they were being encouraged. I love to encourage people. I spoke on Faith and believing God's promises. Romans chapter five verses one through five was the reference I used.

Also this past week the whole church has been in a time of prayer and fasting for the conference in August. People are coming from all over the Middle East to receive from the Lord. This past Wednesday we walked and prayed in the area around the church. As I walked and prayed with my friend in Bourg Hammoud, my heart broke for these people. I also love the boldness of my friend. When he felt led he would stop and hand someone a flier or talk to them about Jesus. I would pray while he did this because I still have a long way to go with learning Arabic.

Blessings on you all

Hello,

Everything is going good in Lebanon. My trip to Jordan was amazing. I got to see the place Jesus was baptized and Mt. Nebo where Moses looked over the promise land before he died. That was pretty cool. The youth conference was awesome.

Last Saturday we had an outreach in downtown Beirut right in front of the Mosque. There were over 400 people there worshiping the Lord. It was an awesome experience to be a part of this. It was called the B.C./A.D. conference. A team from North Carolina was helping host and fund this event. Churches from all over Beirut gathered to make this event possible.

Well, I am leaving Achrafieh and moving right across the church. I will save so much on not having to use taxis or buses as much. Yeah!!!

Thank you so much for everything.

a Crazy Experience

I had a interesting experience this past week. I went to Saccine Square to catch the bus to church for prayer.

I got on bus number eight as usual but he went a different route. I had no idea were I was.
He finally reached his destination and begin yelling at me since I was the last passenger.
I told him were I needed to go and he pointed and made me get off the bus.

I did not have any idea where I was. That was not a comforting feeling at all. I called George Nayaty but he did not know how to tell me where to go because he did not know where I was.
Thank God there were people who spoke English and who could point me to Bourg Hammoud square. I finally saw a place that looked familiar.
I learned a lot from this experience.

I laugh about this now because I paid a dollar to walk 40 minutes when I could have walked from my house for 25 minutes for free.

I truly know God was with me. I just hope the bus driver does not do that again, but now I know where to go.

Hello,

I led my first small group in Lebanon this past Thursday. The leader I help had to attend a worship band meeting so he asked me to lead the group. Many of the guys know English, but one of the guys translated for me. I was really glad I was able to share a little of my heart with the guys. I could tell they were receiving. Then a few of us went to go hang out and get something to eat.
Then three of the guys asked me to pray with them during the afternoon on Friday. Their summer vacation is just starting and one of the first things they wanted to do was pray. My heart really was touched by that. I didn't understand the words but you could feel His presence.
Blessings on you all.

Thanks for all your prayers

Hello,

I want to thank everyone who has been praying. The elections are over and the country is at peace. Everything is slowly going back to normal.

Life is been good. I am doing Arabic classes from 8-10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays, and 8-11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am starting to pick up some words during people's conversations.

Also the prayer times from 6-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday are really a blessing. These believers are committed to prayer. A lot of times its hot and the ac does not work, but they come and seek the face of God for this country and region of the world.

Thanks and blessings on you all.