It's Hot Out Here!

Today the temperature was higher than most people out here can remember it ever being. At one point the thermometer registered 113 degrees, in the shade! Praise the Lord it is a dry heat, with the humidity level at only about 20%. Due to the intense heat, and atmosphere still filled with smoke, the majority of the day today was spent around the house. Later in the afternoon, we went over to the church to try to get the AC up and running so that it would be at least bearable for church tonight. They need to replace their AC units this summer, and are planning to do so. Please pray that the Lord will provide a good deal for the church, as they also need to replace the roof and sealcoat the parking lot. Prepared a few things for the service, had dinner, and then it was off to church. I led the singing again tonight...we sang songs of refreshing and revival. Pastor Labins preached an impacting message about resting in the Lord. After service I spent a good bit of time getting to know some of the people better...it really was a sweet time of fellowship. Then had a chance to sit in on an interview with a couple of boys desiring to be baptized...it was a blessing to see their earnest desire to follow the Lord. I am looking forward to getting to know the deacon interviewing them, Mr. White, even more; he has already impressed me as a man who has a real walk with the Lord. When most people had left, Mark and I went over to one of the church families homes to take a dip in their swimming pool. It was quite refreshing after all of the heat! The Lord has given me several burdens, along with several promises to pray through. I have enjoyed getting to spend a good bit of time with Mark; please pray that Christ, through me, will make a lasting, eternal impact on his life. He is on the right track, and has a heart to serve the Lord; I just would like to see him take some of the next steps of surrender and faith. I remembered to take a couple of pictures tonight after the service, but it was dark outside, so I will try to remember to get some outdoor pictures later.