It is just after 4:30 a.m. as I write these words. No, I have not become one of those ridiculously early risers! My body clock is still on Australia time and the adjustment period is real.

In spite of all of this I have known the Lord’s strength and help since returning. We had a wonderful camp in Louisiana and I am currently in a revival meeting in Bristol, VA. It is yet another reminder to me that God is always fresh and always faithful. 

During my college years there was a sweet elderly man, a veteran missionary back from the field, who used to constantly refer to a missionary’s “praying friends.” His expression has taken on new meaning for me as we travel from place to place – preaching God’s Word, seeking souls, and helping churches. Those “praying friends” are more needed than ever. I praise God for them every day.

As we approach the month of August we would deeply appreciate your prayers for these meetings and a definite move of God in each town. Thank you for being one of our praying friends…

Thursday-Friday, August 1-2– Southwest Florida Youth Conference, Gulf Coast Baptist Church, Cape Coral, FL, Pastor Tom Sexton

Sunday-Tuesday, August 4-6– Revival, Lindale Baptist Church, Amelia, OH, Pastor Jay Henline

Sunday-Tuesday, August 11-13– Revival, Savannah River Baptist Church, Savannah, GA, Pastor Dale Montgomery

Sunday, August 18– Morning and Evening Services, Grace Baptist Church, Wetumpka, AL, Pastor Justin Teate

Monday-Tuesday, August 19-20– Bible Conference, Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA, Pastor Richard Smith

Thursday, August 22– Evening Meeting, Calvary Baptist Church, Ashland, OH, Pastor Harry Strachan

Sunday Morning, August 25– Homecoming Sunday, Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church, Gray, TN

Sunday Evening, August 25– Evening service, Pleasant Beach Baptist Church, Elizabethton, TN, Pastor Mark Fowler

Monday, August 26– River Valley Gospel Crusade, Mason, WV, Pastor Bo Burgess

Tuesday, August 27– Evening Meeting, Senneca Baptist Church, Elliston, VA, Pastor John Collins

Thursday, August 29– God Bless America Pastor’s Luncheon, Beckley, WV

Details on these and other meetings may be found at enjoyingthejourney.org/itinerary or by contacting the host church.