2013-02-13

Cook's Short Order Update

A week late but...

Just a Note:
Busy. Not cliche or complaining, just reality.

Last week found us in Arkansas at the Ozarks Sectional 3CA camp conference. This is a refreshing time of networking with others in camp ministry, praying, learning, worshipping together, for the purpose of helping each other serve our camps better.

Our big "take-away" was when Ozark Sectional President, Scott Shaw, shared his testimony, ending with the charge, "Don't just try harder. Do something different!"

We are so proud of our kids while we were gone. Caleb and Nate stayed "home alone" and did quite well, fixing themselves a small banquet for one meal. So, Michelle is no longer cooking for them! Just kidding.

We are grateful that we can leave our children in the care of the Father and know they are well taken care of. We also appreciate a good friend for caring for Seth and Kaitie. Thank you!


Not Fair:
Did you know that some prison inmates, even those convicted of violent crime, are not all lifelong violent criminals? Many are very decent people who just made one choice that tipped the incarceration scales. Imagine what knowing that mom or dad is guilty of a violent crime may do in the mind of a child. Imagine what knowing that YOUR mom or dad is "that prisoner" could do in the mind of a child.

That's not fair! Please help us help these children by supporting us with prayer and gifts.


Please pray:
- as we seek churches to take up our support (currently 30%)
- as we recruit volunteers for this summer
- that God will provide for our needs (finances, wood, rest, balance)
- that we will be faithful

Praise the Lord!
- for new supporters last month
- protection in travel and over our children last week
- walls and a roof to keep us warm and dry
- breath in our lungs


Looking Ahead:
- Banquet for Hope - CDO's annual fund raiser
- Camp starting in 3 months!