Sunday, January 11, 2009

Things are still moving along. Our SA luncheon and meeting have been back to a weekly schedule for quite some time now. Attendance is picking up and meetings seem to be getting more intense as people seem to be opening up, and getting real with problems.
Guys at the jail have been fairly routine. I guess that's how to describe it. I suppose I'm just getting used to all the intensity that these men are experiencing in their lives. Right now, Marshall is the one who is really putting it all together; Steve seems to be opening his eyes to his faith in God for the first time in his life; and about 6 other guys that are somewhere in between.
Oh, please pray for Russell, he is a young man who studied with me for several months, went off to DOC (prison),got out, and is now back in the jail I'm at on different charges. It's hard for guys returning to face me when this happens. Please pray for him and myself in this awkward time and that he will decide to get together with me again.
Tammy and I have been blessed to be able to help a local woman in her calling to go to Guatemala on a mission trip. We will definitely be praying for her until her return.

His love to all,
Brian

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