+ 1 - 1 | § ¶Have Gun, Will Shoot...
Well - the thing is - I love guns...sorry to all those who think guns are evil - I think only people can be evil in the way they use them - but a gun can be fun!!!
So, in preparation for my round of deer hunting this season...I am sighting in my black power...pistol and "cattleman's rifle" - which I hope to bag one with. It will be hard...which is why I like the challenge. Although to be honest, the 243 with scope is a challenge enough for me. Anyway, I get a few deer each season, so after I get the first one, I want to switch to the Black power. That's why you see all the smoke! Also, my cousin Isaac is now a peace officier...so he was shooting his piece - it was good times...thought you might enjoy the photo op's.
+ 2 - 0 | § ¶Building a Shed for the brother Josh...
Hey, fellow construction fans!
I know you like something being done - as we all do - who doesn't? This Saturday...my dad, my cousin Jess, brother Josh, Josh's brother-in-law Dave, and I - put our backs into it - and almost got the shed framed up. We hoped for more - but there isn't enough Sunlight these days - had to stop at 5:30pm. Anyway...this is the day's fruit of our labors...
It was good to work with the boys again...and do something constructive with the back God gave me:)
+ 1 - 0 | § ¶My Sister Teresa Had her Baby- Zoe Ann Yager
WOW - it finally happened...
I am an uncle for the 4th time in my life! So, now I have 2 nephews and 2 nieces - It seems we go, boy, girl, boy, girl in our family - so it's all even again. I thought you might like the early pictures. Zoe's nose will straighten out in about 2-3 weeks - as Ashton's nose did - they just like to start out with a smashed nose. Anyway - I am excited and will be seeing her this Sunday after speaking at Blue River Valley Church.
Zoe Ann Yager (Pronounced "Zo-wee")
8 lbs 6 oz
19 inches long
Born at 5:28am 11/02/2006
here she is...
+ 0 - 2 | § ¶November Newsletter
The CHRISTMAS PROJECT: Giving presents to the homeless and orphaned children! My Dear Partners, As you know—the push for funds for Orphan/homeless children projects is on. So far, around $725 has been donated. That means about 36 orphans will be receiving $20 gifts with a nice presentation of the Gospel. I appreciate the kindness of your hearts and love of those who can’t defend themselves in this world.
You must remember this powerful verse in the Bible: James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
This world is full of darkness—and unless the righteous fight back, it can cover everywhere–that is why America fights darkness and gives to more people than any other country in the world. As our country goes to the polls in a few days, remember we have more than one battle to wage. We need to help those who can't help themselves. When I landed in the USA this trip, I was again surprised at how BLESSED we are in this country—and how nice our people, roads, restaurants, and infrastructure is! I thank God for our churches, government, freedoms, and prosperity, but I realize we have it for a reason. We must be responsible with our gifts! I noticed my nephews and nieces have hundreds of toys, nice clothes, and plenty of food (and we are average Americans) - but the average Ukrainian has very little clothes, toys, and/or food. Now, imagine being a child without parents in such a place!
Donate to this project by sending a check to:
Write Check to: Impact Ministries Int. or (IMI)
Send check to: Impact Ministries International C/O Rick Schwendinger mission
P.O. Box 276 Lonsdale, MN 55046-0276
you can put, "Christmas project" in the memo line if you like.
Thanks for your gifts!
Current prayers! · Ukraine...its Government, people, churches, and continued growth in Jesus/salvation.
· Safety for traveling in USA.
· The English Club—it continues without me...as I have set up teachers and friends to host it at my house while I am in the States!
· Orphanage Projects—for the funding, the people to help with wrapping gifts, setting up projects, and all the kids, for their needs/dreams/wants to be realized (and 4 salvations most of all).
· New churches—for new bookings and for no problems filling this schedule in November/December.
· My time in America—I am going back to Ukraine, December 14th, 2006. This short 6 week trip has many goals. I hope to preach to some new churches, work and get more cash, enjoy some holidays (I turn 31 on November 6th) and head back for winter with new strength and vision!
Just so you know (an answer to prayer): My eye Doctor says that my left eye is about 20/20!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, my right eye still needs some prayers...I think we are around 20/30 to 20/40 with my right eye! However, that is good - and she doesn't want to do the surgery again, at least not at this point, and we might heal up to perfect! I ask that you continue those prayers and KNOW THAT THE LORD has heard you - it has been quite the trial, but so far...the Lord is working a miracle!!!
(more)+ 2 - 0 | § ¶First Movie in 4 months - Open Season with Tyler and Lexi
Good times!!!!!!!!
Well, a week before I flew back to the USA - I called my mom...she had me on speaker phone and my Nephew and Niece were listening in. They heard that I was coming back and quickly...Tyler asked if I could take him to the movie, "Open Season" - one of the many stupid cartoons made in America:) Most cartoons are good, and have adult humor - I really don't know why kids go to them????? Anyway, I took along my camera and we took some silly photos - kids love taking photos, I have learned...In Ukraine and America...because they can see themselves quickly with these digital cameras - all you have to do is show them and they want to take another one - it works out great. So...thought I would share the funny faces!
+ 0 - 2 | § ¶Home Safe? Long travels...
Greetings my friends...
The trip home to Wisconsin was difficult. It was quite the deal. On Monday, October 23rd—I got food poisoning. I spent about 24 hours giving back to the Kiev-pipe-lines via unhappy heaves. That was suppose to be my packing/parking my car day. Tuesday, I had some successful meetings about helping the 129,000 homeless children in Ukraine with the organization called ACT-UA. Wednesday, I almost missed my plane to Paris—as traffic and parking my car created many problems. Thursday, I was still sick on all the planes back, AND the new rules on the airlines made me lose my gifts for my family, and Friday morning, I was home. About 3 hours of sleep a day on the average from Tuesday to Saturday. However, Daylight savings helped me a little as I went to bed around 5:30/6PM on Saturday night and slept until 5:30am Sunday morning. That was quite refreshing:) These are some photos of Paris as I had a few hours there before flying home:
