What a week!

This week has been a whirlwind of exciting activities, meetings, studying, and much more. At the start of the week, I don't think I had anticipated this kind of week, but it seems that at every single turn, the Lord provided the start of another vital relationship, another opportunity to grow and learn, and continual direction for ministry opportunities. Here is a basic breakdown of how my week has looked:

Monday: meeting with Joel and Jeff, study time, email/call contacts, blog, met with supporters

Tuesday: men's Bible study, meeting with Tracy Hipps (an incredible man of God involved in every facet of ministry in Birmingham, 30 years experience), made church contacts in West End, meeting with Restoration Academy staff, spent time in Woodlawn, spent time with Joel and Jeff, picked up a temporary computer that the Lord provided, completed paperwork and gov. info for church position, phone interviews with supporters

Wednesday: Meeting with Sonny Culp- actively involved in Birmingham ministries, especially in Fairfield (actually was moved to next week), attended a Benevolence Training Meeting at Faith Chapel in Ensley with Tracy Hipps, contacted supporters, coordinated with Cornerstone School, extensive study time

Thursday: Disaster Relief Meeting with Tracy Hipps, Christian Service Mission, and Mission Birmingham; attended Woodlawn Business Association Meeting-met several great people including Woodlawn High School representative, Woodlawn City Council Members, Police Dept. Crime Prevention Officer, and several other Woodlawn business representatives interested in RCC; about to go to meeting with Robert Record, Tracy Hipps, Joel Brooks, and Wayne Owen-this will be the biggest meeting yet, where we will discuss every opportunity to get involved in Woodlawn; meet with Cornerstone

Friday: Meeting with Benjamin Smith, spend time in Fairfield, coordinate with Gates Shaw and CityWorks

Saturday: Flag Football in Fairfield--LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT TO PLAY-WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO COME OUT!

Anyways, as you can see, this week has been very busy and fruitful. It has been so encouraging to learn from such godly men who are very active in what the Lord is doing in the urban areas of Birmingham and who have an immense wealth of experience! Pray that the Lord will continue to grant discernment and growth with these relationships and partnerships!