An awesome thing happend to us the other day. Where I work is very close to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). Just down the road from my office is an observation area where you can watch the planes land and take off. I go there for lunch often to get out of the office and relax. It also has a playground for kids and bike trails for the bigger kids. About 2 weeks ago Misty brought the boys there so we could all have lunch together. Out of the blue a young guy, around 20-25, approached us and immediately started telling us about the evening he had and the various drinks he partook of. I interjected and told him about the "living water" I had the night before. No sooner was I done with my sentence did he walk away and find someone else to converse with. Just this past Monday, Misty and the boys came to have lunch with me again. Low and behold the same young man was there and approached us again. After exchanging names I brought up our past brief discussion and he remembered it. The seed had been planted. I asked him why he walked away and he said he didn't know. I proceeded to tell him what the "living water" was, that I had mentioned last time, and after sharing with him for about 20 minutes he accepted Christ into his life. Praise God! Hopefully God will cross our paths again so I can continue to share with him and see what God can do in his life. No seed is too small that God can't produce amazing fruit from it...Amen!?

Misty and I were able to attend the Marriage Getaway in Gettysburg, PA this past weekend. It was great to get away and fellowship with other married couples. There were many thought provoking sessions and a great question and answer time. One of the most memorable things was a skit that took place about "carnal weapons". It was very funny but was full of real life "weapons" that could be used in the midst of those conversations that we hope the neighbors don't hear. It really made one stop and think about how we converse with our spouse in and out of those times. The weekend for Misty and I, I can say, was really more about preventative medicine. Often times that is the most effective. I think we left there with a deeper appreciation for each other and really recognizing how blessed, by God, we are to have each other.

Well...I just took my Mid-term for my Biblical Psychology class. I think I did pretty well on it. I was fairly nervous. It was the first test I had taken in a few years. I can't wait to see the results of the test and what the rest of the semester has for me. I really feel like I'm back in the swing of things as a student and I have a great expectation of God for my time here at MBC&S.

Misty continues to be amazing. The women's seminar was a couple weeks ago and she had a great time being built up in the word and fellowshipping with friends. She out did herself again baking for the college students. She has been invited to help plan/coordinate some upcoming musical events here at the church. I know she'll do great and will enjoy taking on the task.

The boys are wonderful as always. Here are a few recent pictures of them. They are so amazing! Just having the opportunity to watch them grow and learning to interact is so cool. They are really neat little people. Reese, I think, is going to hold us true to the "If I had this one first...I wouldn't have had another" comment. No...he's not that bad but there is no mistaking the differences between the two of them. He will be 1 year old in November. How time flies! He loves his big brother. They get along very well. Grant does a great job "reading" to Reese and telling us all his infamous bear, snake, dinosaur and whatever else, stories.

Well...I guess that is all for now. Thank you for your continued prays and edifying comments. Oh yeah...hope you like the new format. That would be the woman's touch. I have to admit, it is a lot more appealing to the eye. We love you all!

Well...as of yesterday we have officially been in Maryland for 3 months. The transition period is probably over but that does not mean there aren't some adjustments still to be made. God continues to still be so faithful. We are learning that He is the author and director of both the big and little decisions. Letting Him orchestrate our move...fairly easy. Letting go of some everyday details and trusting Him...a little more diffcult yet very rewarding when it is all said and done. This season is surely stretching us beyond ourselves and is precisely the reason we made the move. To go beyond ourselves to gain a deeper relationship with Himself (immediate and extended). Extended being the body...

...I'd say we are finally to the point where we are prepared to let "non-related-family" come over to vist, if I can use that term. We plan to do that in the very near future. The family of Christ has been so incredible since we have arrived. Just this past Friday we were invited to dinner with a few couples. We were so excited! It was our second real opportunity to have intimate fellowship with body members outside the walls of the chapel. The time we had was amazing and the soup extraordinary. My oldest son is currently taken by a movie called "The Easter Story Keepers". It is about people who keep and tell the story of Christ...particularly the Easter story. In a way, we are all story keepers. Hearing and telling how God brought individuals to the ministry, brought people together as couples and what is currently happening in lives. It was a real joy to share, laugh, reflect and look forward together with new friends. This is "body life"!! I can't help but hear the song in my head..."I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God...". This move has been easier than expected due to, in part, the outpouring of the body and the welcoming we have received. It is a real testament to the teaching here and the life of Christ being lived out through the church. We are so blessed!

So, our family is doing well. Reese is into everything. He is really getting a handle on walking and I think his first word other than daddy is "uh-oh"! Kind of fitting if you ask me. He has also graduated from the mothers room and is now in nursery. Misty is overcome with joy from this recent development! Grant is getting so big. Sometimes I look at him and can't believe he will be four years old soon. He sometimes takes us by surprise with some of the things he says. His vocabulary is really expanding. He is never at a shortage of his own stories whether they be of bears, dinosaurs, and most recently teenage mutant ninja turtles. My favorite one of late has been about temptation which he learned from the latest Veggie Tales DVD. I was shocked when he rattled off the meaning of temptation. If only he could follow his own advice sometimes, like when it is nap time but the temptation to jump on the bed and throw the pillows is just too strong! Misty is really getting involved in the women's ministry. She just recently went crazy baking food for the MBC&S open house. I walked into a flour cloud. No, not really...but she totally out did herself. Two crock pots of pasta and 4 or 5 different desserts. She is amazing. It's only by God's grace I'm not 500 lbs. She is also going to help with registration for the upcoming seminar and continues to be faithful to the meetings. As for me, the one class I'm taking this semester is amazing! Pst. Schaller is a great teacher and the content is captivating. I'm already excited about classes next semester seeing as this one just started. That's right, I said classes. Pray that God would continue to lead and guide me as I begin my studies here at MBC&S and that I would be able to run this portion of the race to the end. Leading the early Sunday worship services is going well. There is a faithful team with me and I'm blessed see how God uses us to edify the body. I can't wait to take Grant to see some basketball games at the gym. The MBC&S and GGCA teams are gearing up for their seasons. It should be a great time for both of us. So...that's all for now. As always, thanks for your encouraging comments and continued prayers.
With Love in Maryland,
Andrew, Misty, Grant and Reese.