We had the opportunity last weekend to be with our friends, Brian & Caroline Pattison, in Chino, CA. The Pattison’s went to Chino about 2 years ago to plant a new church. After the church was started, they were contacted by another church in the area who was in need of a pastor. Through the Lord’s leading they merged their new church with the established church and accepted the pastorate. God has been blessed them with wonderful people, a nice property, and a great ministry. We had the privilege of joining Victory Baptist Church for their Christmas party Saturday evening as they enjoyed Dave’s BBQ and played several Christmas games. Because of the casual setting we actually had a chance to get to know a few of the church members – one of the families that we sat across from have only been attending the church for a couple of months! It was great getting to hear their story of being invited to the church and once visiting finding something different. It never gets old hearing, and seeing, how God is working in people’s lives. We’re looking forward to the day when we can share the same kind of stories about people in Texas that God brings across our path.
This week we have been enjoying some time with family in Phoenix, AZ at their timeshare. We play to visit a few different churches while we’re here, so you can look forward to those reports next week.
We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and are able to spend time with family and good friends. God bless!