02 Jun A Few Thoughts Before XLR8 Begins

It is now 8:17 a.m. (EDT) in Huntington, Ind. The staff in the office has been in a “full court press” for some time now to get everything done for National Conference. Sometime this morning we will begin packing the trailer to bring all the necessary forms, reports, supplies, packets, name badges, agendas, sermon notes, computers, printers, posters, pens and probably a whole lot more I can’t think of right at this moment.

We are checking and double-checking to be sure we have everything we need. I have checked with the main speaker, Tim Brown and he is set to be with us. We have had an excellent registration of over 850 individuals.

The point is: we are almost ready to make the trip to Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, Ohio, for National Conference 2009. I am excited. Thanks to all who have been planning and praying for this National Conference 2009.

Just some thoughts….

• I am surprised how fast these past four years have flown by!
• I am thankful for travel safety for all who have traveled these past four years!
• I am so grateful for the staff that God has placed in this building!
• I am blessed to think of all the new friends who have come into my life in these years!
• I am burdened for far too many of our churches that don’t “get it”!
• I am flabbergasted at those who don’t know what “IT” is!
• I have realized just how dependent on God I really am to do anything of worth!
• I have been amazed to find myself in this position!
• I am so thankful for the planning team that helped plan every detail of this National Conference 2009.
• I am really looking forward to worshipping with all of you this week!
• I am blessed to be trusting in The One who has my future in His hands!

Well, that’s it for this time. Hope to see you on Thursday. Drive careful ‘ya hear!