BBtJ.Org  October/November 2004 News Letter

It has been a most exciting month-plus since we pulled out of Colorado Springs on September 16^th. Our first destination was Grace Coach in Denver where we had some maintenance done on the RV. Our real travels began on Sunday the 19th. The radiator started blowing fluid south of Pueblo. We did some McGyver-type repairs which got us to Amarillo. Mark failed the drivers test in Bussie the first time; he scrubbed a tire on the curb which is an automatic failure. However, the delay caused us to realize that we had to find a radiator shop before going further. Thank God because we could have blown the motor. Our more complete adventures can be read in Virginia's “Departure for Hominy Trip Diary”, at: http://www.BBtJ.org/journals/td4002.html

There's never a dull moment around here in Hominy; we hit the ground running and haven't slowed up since. The local people of Outreach for America were gearing up for a conference which was just held October 27-30. In a few short weeks, volunteers turned a dilapidated auction barn into a beautiful place of worship. Mark and I primarily worked with registration and office duty. Eighty one people plus children worshipped God and listened to speakers Dave Duell and Dave Hinton. Our report on the conference can be found at: http://www.BBtJ.Org/reviews/mtg04004.html

We are excited about the future and hope you will share by praying for and partnering with us if led by the Holy Spirit to do so. Several have asked what we are "doing" now. Our plans are to continue growing in Grace and spreading the Joy of the Gospel by letting our light shine. We've been learning to be led by the Holy Spirit and go where God calls. Each day is an adventure. We never know where God leads; the results are amazing, certainly more than we anticipate when initially doing what we are told. We are continuing to update our web site and have begun a web site for Outreach for America. We look forward to spending more time with David and Cindy Hinton to learn how our visions complement each other and how we can support them while establishing our own ministry. We have printed a prototype of a brochure for our BBtJ.Org ministry. One is enclosed for our postal readers; online readers can access it at http://BBtJ.Org/about/BBtJbrochure01.pdf . If you have any comments, please send them to us. We are continuing to make changes as we feel led.

Mark is offering a computer class to Outreach for America friends and family He has put together a computer lab with 9 computers. Six people attended the first classes. Several more promised to join after the conference. In conjunction with teaching basic computer skills, he has also made available a typing tutor and typing games for anyone who wishes to gain typing proficiency.

As the year draws to a close, we speak blessings and happiness for you and yours!

<> Calendar: For more info email, give us a call or see http://www.BBtJ.org/calendar for specifics: Nov 17-21, 2004 BBtJ Visits Denver & Colorado Springs Nov 18-20 AWMI Gospel Truth Seminar / God Wants You Well Workshop, Broomfield, CO Vanna moves on (picture at right) Why Vanna again? Well, no one made a decent offer on Mark's van, but Outreach For America needed a newer vehicle. In faith the van was given (after cleaning!) to the Hintons for ministry use. Maybe they'll even let us borrow it sometimes. We believe that planting good seed in good ground is not only the right thing to do, but will garner us a many fold return after many days. While not yet debt free, God has seen to it that we have been able to stay current with our obligations. Our expenses are way down, and your faithful contributions have helped tremendously. Currently our biggest expenses are ministry / serving related incidental expenses, and doing this newsletter! Please see Philippians 4, especially verses 16-19 Comment from Virginia We don't often get feedback on how our actions affect someone. Mark and I had helped put together the mailing list to send out the flyer advertising the OFA Conference. We received an email from someone asking for more information. I responded to the questions and said I hoped they would come. On Wednesday night I realized some people by that name had registered; I asked them if they were the people with whom I had exchanged emails. The “yes” answer was quite a story. They had prayed for something that could help their family. Out of the blue, they received the conference brochure in the mail “from someone they didn't know.” (Their names are in the OFA files). My response to their letter had encouraged the entire family to come to Hominy and they were encouraged by the ministry received that evening. They also came the next evening. BTW: I also had the priviledge of seeing the local newspaper publish an article I wrote about OFA's upcoming conference. Feedback from our Readers Mae P: WOW!! Have you guys been busy or what?! Looking forward to learning more about Outreach for America as the web site gets updated. Very grateful for the newsletter and your journal – keeping us all up to date on what you 2 are doing. Father God I ask for continued blessings upon Mark and Virginia as they travel around the country being used by You. That you would impart wisdom, insight and understanding in every situation You place them in, in Jesus' name. Amen!. Tim S: Just wanted to say I really enjoy your web site and newsletter! Keep up the good work-Blessings. Casandra D: We received your phone message and were delighted to hear from you. Thanks for keeping us on the list. From your last mailed newsletter, we see you guys are doing fine and having fun. All is well here, nothing dramatic to report. We continue to receive Gods blessings with gladness in hopes of being a blessing to others. Grace and peace to you both.

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