See pictures from October This is going to be a short message. It’s late but I wanted to get this out to you all before we go on our camping trip this weekend. Huge prayer request. Rain is forcasted (40-60%) Pray for wisdom as to whether we should go or not and if we go, that God will bless the trip with strong new relationships and as we do an M:28 Bible study together, good discussion. PRAY THAT THE RAIN GOES AWAY!!!

• We had our regional retreat in Houston last week with ISI Staff from all over the middle parts of the country. (See third picture) We learned about prayer from Clyde Hodson. His wife Mary Lynne, Ron & I helped out too. Wonderful time as we learned a lot. It was a great time to reconnect with old friends but most important to take some time to pray.
• Charis & Tim had their first concerts (ever for Charis and of the year for Tim) it was a blessing to see them use the talents God has given them. Jon has been working 30 hours a week. It hurt his grades so he asked Spring Creek to cut back his hours. Pray that he can recover. Jonathan did go to Preview day at UT Arlington, the campus we have been a part of for many years. I can’t believe that he might possibly go there.
• 27 students went with Clyde and Mary Lynne and I to see a pre-season Dallas Mavericks game. I was among 18 who were able to enjoy a suite at the AAC. (We got a ridiculously good deal on Stubhub) Terrific place to talk with students and really connect. I can see why. Clyde & MaryLynne were among 12 who were able to enjoy lower bowl seats, seeing the players close up. It seems The students felt incredibly blessed.
• Had a couple of wonderful Friday night fellowships with the Starbucks group. Last week we had smores to prepare of the campout… there have been a few in the Bible study of late. God has been good. Pray this week for resultant connections through the Mavericks game that some may come to the group. 

• Pray for good weather this weekend for the UTA ISI Campout. 13 of us are gong. to Cleburne State Park for an overnight campout.
• One of the student who was supposed to come to the Mavericks game with his friend didn’t show up. Thankfully we were able to find someone last minute with his girl friend to take their places. BUT the reason these Indian students didn’t show up is because they were robbed the night before at gunpoint in their apartment at UTA and they were talking to the police. Pray for peace for them in this stressful time.
• I am coaching several people this week where I feel a bit over my head. Pray for wisdom for me and my colleagues. Pray that God will speak in the situation we will be trying to help in. Several of them need a “miracle”
• Pray for my parents. They have a significant change coming because of a financial issue they face. Pray for peace about His working in their lives. Pray for provision. Pray for a sense of His presence.