Let the remodeling beging

The Murray house is about to get a little larger. Praise the Lord. I want to say thank you to the church for deciding to turn our garage into a master bedroom. The boys are all excited, for at least a little while they will all have their own room. (until little sister gets here). It seems like yesterday we had plenty of room, but just look at what milk and pop tarts will do to a family.
If you would like to help on the renovation just give us a call and we will let you know when and what to do.
Don't forget to keep the 1000 Hills Cowboy Church in your prayers. We will have a celebration service on January 9 and we hope many poeple from both the sponsoring churches will be there to celebrate. The first official service will be January 16. If you need more information contact us by phone or email. 870 598 5128 kevin@eblovesyou.com

living the abundant life, (no matter what the devil says)


Kevin

Cold outside

Wow it's cold! As many of you may know I drive a school bus for Piggott Schools and this morning was one of the coldest mornings ever. I am really a fair weather kind of person. Cold weather is great for keeping you inside by the fire. One of the things I love to do is just sit around a fire and be with family and friends. Driving a school bus is something I never set out to do but for the last 9 years I have been driving a bus. I have the privilege of driving the special needs bus. Every day I am reminded by some of the kids on my bus just how blessed that I am. Last night I was watching some sports awards being given out for the top football players of 2006. (congratulations to Darren Mcfadden of the Arkansas Razorbacks for being voted the top running back in college football, God Hogs!) One of the highlights of the evening for everyone was when they gave out an inspirational award to a band member from the university of Louisville. The story was so inspiring. This young man was born with no eyes and he didn't have the ability to walk. Sounds like a terrible future for the child doesn't it. Well it wasn't the child was blessed with a musical talent and he began to play the piano at the age of 2. (I saw the video) His parents encouraged this young man to be a winner despite his handicap. Long story short this young man now plays in the University of Louisville marching band as a trumpet player. His dad pushes him in a wheel chair as he plays in front of thousands of people each game. It's an awesome story look for it on the Internet it will inspire you to keep trying !

Living life to the fullest,

Kevin

Cowbooy Church Coming Soon!

I never really thought of myself as a church planter but in just about a month I will be preaching the first sermon in a new church. The Thousand Hills Cowboy Church near Poplar Bluff, MO. We have been meeting with our core croup members on Tuesday nights getting ready for the big day. I loved watching everyone this week get in different groups and plan. We have some hard working, excited, nervous people. We've never done this before, but thank the Lord it's not about us. We know God is going to bless this new church. Pray about joining us if it sounds like something you would like to be a part of. I want to thank my wife and my boys for the sacrifices that they make for me to be away on Tuesday nights. This Tuesday I missed all 3 of the boys basketball games. Tanners team lost to the best team in the conference by 1 point, they said Tanner came up with a big rebound at the end of the game. He was disappointed that he missed the front end of a one and one with 13 seconds left. Dad wasn't there that really is hard for me to take, pray for me. Logan and Ethan also lost by 1 point in the last game of the season. Free throws once again proved costly. Ethan did score his first 2 points of the season, way to go Ethan! It looks like Logan has made the 6th grade traveling team, way to go Logan. Ethan seems to think his career might have been short lived. He has made the all cattle feeding team, he's a first team all american. Me and Johnna are so proud of the boys that God has given us and we look forward to having their sister home sometime next year.

living life to the fullest,

Kevin

Enjoy the Holidays

Good morning everyone, I hope all of you had a great weekend. I really enjoyed coming to church yesterday and seeing all the beautiful decorations. I want to say thank you to all the volunteers who made the church look so wonderful. I really love the Christmas season and all the excitement that it brings. I think that is what God had in mind when He sent Jesus to be born. Jesus is exciting not just His birth, but everything about Him. That is why a relationship with Jesus is the most exciting thing in my life. He brings joy like nothing else. I hope all of you will make sure that you enjoy this Christmas to the fullest, don't forget that Jesus came to give us life not make it more difficult. Enjoy the Holidays!


Live life to the fullest,

Kevin