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The fool says in his heart, "There is no God."Psalms 14:1

Is This Radical or What?

It shouldn't be radical. It should be the norm. but it isn't, I am afraid.



Are you sold out? On Fire ? A Jesus Freak? or are you cold or lukewarm? Embarrassed to be seen with Christ? A fence sitter?

Urgent Prayer Needed

Dear Co-workers in Christ,



We have a need that we're asking the whole field to make a serious matter of
prayer. We know many of you have prayed for a long time already that we
could get the rest of the dairyland sold. One obstacle to this has been
getting the land rezoned by the City of Peoria, but we are very pleased to
announce that this was approved last night, Tuesday, November 3rd. For this
we are truly thankful.



What we did not foresee was that, on the very day the zoning was approved,
our buyers would decide to walk out of the deal. So we now have the piece
of land with the proper zoning, but no buyers. This was crucial for going
forward with the dorm construction during a time when the prices are still
low. Very much of a delay will mean a huge increase in price for this
building to be completed. Timing is so crucial. We have just learned it
will be thirty days before we have to lock in the contractor or incur a
substantial increase in the cost of the project.



During very important times, God's people have often covenanted together to
fast and pray. This is something we're asking from all of you. Would you
sacrifice one meal or one day a week for the next 30 days for the sale of
the land? This would allow us to move at the current prices. We truly still
believe God's hand is at work, but we all need to be in tune and praying
together to see the answers come. Will you make a pledge to be a part of
this?


This was from our Field Director and The Phoenix Project manager.

October 31st was exciting. (At least for the state of Oregon)

The state of Oregon got two treats on Halloween. Both L A schools traveled to the Willamette Valley. Both Oregon St. and Univ. of Oregon came away with victories over UCLA and then # 5 USC. The Beavers beat #1 USC last year in Corvallis, Oregon.

I think that makes it four straight games in Oregon that USC has lost.

Maybe it'll come down to this year and the Civil War when the Beavers have a chance to knock off Oregon from a National Title game chance or the Rose Bowl. Last year Oregon knocked off the Beavers from going to the Rose Bowl. Payback would be so sweet. But it'd also be nice to have Oregon go to the National Title game. To be able to represent the state of Oregon and the Pac-10 would be awesome. But there's more football to be played between now and then.

On this day, we also got a chance to see one of my former student athletes from Southwest Indian School who I coached and taught. He was down in the valley of the sun with his family. His daughter was running in a state finals for cross country.
You can pray for Tony and his family. They are very special people in our eyes.



Tony and Ana with their kids.




Cute as a (lady) bug in a rug.





Who's the King of the Jungle? Ooohgah Ooohgah.

Hallelujah Night @ FIBC

A time of prayer before we kicked off the night.





The sign on the outside of the church.





Katy Beth, Kolin and their friend Aaliyah.





Some of the trick or treaters.





Konked out for the night. Too much excitement.



Saturday night was Halloween 2009. We at First Indian Baptist church had an event called Hallelujah Night. It was for the trick or treaters in the area. They came in and received info on the church and a lot of spiritual items.

We did have little bags of candy for them and popcorn, cookies and drinks.

Kolin dressed up as an Elephant and Katy Beth dressed up as a Ladybug, just like last year. We, of course don't endorse the evil of Oct. 31st, but it's nice for the kiddos to dress up while they are young and get some candy.

2009 Pastor Appreciation

At First Indian Baptist Church, we had Pastor Appreciation today. Each class got something together for the Pastor and/or his family.

Classes include the little kids, children, youth, young adults, men, women and seniors.

We love and appreciate Pastor Shaun Whitey, his wife Anne, and the kids, Maranda, Marilee, and Marissa.

Here are a couple videos of the kids and youth classes doing something special for the pastor.

Prayer Needed for a Youth Event

Pictured here is Andrew, who we are going to see play. This is a picture from a team he played with last season. Now he is a freshman playing at North Canyon High School in Phoenix, AZ.


At First Indian Baptist Church we are trying to think outside of the box a little. Be a little unconventional so to speak.

And that is starting with the Youth Department. I asked the Pastor if we could do an outreach Wednesday Night Service that would not be held at the church. Now I know many youth ministries do this kind of thing on a regular basis. We are going to one of the youth's football games. Yes he plays on Wednesday nights. Now, don't get me started on the whole playing school sports on church nights.

It is his last game of the season. He is going to invite a couple of his friends on the team to the event. We are asking the rest of the youth to invite a least one friend to this event.

After the game we are going out to pizza. Kids and free pizza. Should be a hit. I will then give a short devotional also. Please pray that God gives me the words to speak to the kids. I hope His ( God ) words will speak to where they live. Hit 'em at home, so to speak. Most of our youth's friends do not attend anywhere regularly, if at all.

If this turns out to be a success, then we will be able to do more things like this to reach out to the youth in our community.

Our church tends to be a little on the traditional, old style Baptist, side. I think they are seeing we need to be fresh in our approach and a little out of the box. We will never change His message, though. The packaging will just be decorated differently.

Thank you for your prayers. Can I count on you to pray for the next three days? I am excited to see what God is going to do.

SIS Alumni Day 2009

Today we had Southwest Indian School Alumni Day.

Even though the school had closed in 1998, we have many alumni all over the country and around the world who we keep in touch with.

Our numbers today were very low, but the few who did come out had a good time. It was a huge blessing to see them.

The SIS Museum was one main topic that was brought up during the day. The Old Paths Chapel, downstairs is going to be made into four separate rooms that will be made up of different areas of the school.

We had 7 alumni who showed up. Two had to leave early and didn't get into the group photo.

Thanks to all who came down and attended the special day. We are sorry that there was so short of notice beforehand. We will be having some work days to get the old chapel in order.

The Boldon Kids at Play

Prayn' 4 Stanley

I would ask you to all pray for Stanley the former SIS student I have been searching for and finally found.

I have filled out the paperwork and am all set to head over to California to see him. Then he informs me he got an incident report and had to go before the discipline committee. He got his visiting taken away from him, as well as e-mail and his job. He said he hasn't had anyone come to see him since 2004.

Stanley feels he doesn't have or need anyone to look out for him. I told him that I will look out for him and I care for him, and that God loves him.

Please pray that he will get his visiting back and I can go over and see him. And that he will want to have me come and see him. I feel he needs some hope in his life. He needs someone to care about him and love him. Basically, his family doesn't care about him at all.

Thanks for your prayers.

God is good, all the time.