Wow! Noah’s had a great time at the Youth Weekend in Chattanooga, TN. I am so thankful to Woodland Baptist Church in Jackson, TN. They formed a small Trek team of AwanaGames players that had not ever practiced with Noah and in fact, Noah did not even know the games that Trek played and quite honestly, he did very well considering that fact. Their team won the first round of their playoffs and finished in second place out of 6 teams. they only lost by 8 points 36-28. WOW! I am excited for Evangelical Community Church that won first place overall in Trek 24-7 and second in Journey 24-7 but I must say, I am very excited for Noah too. He was so proud as i watched him play, I must tell you, many times in our children’s past, I have been to their competitions as their missionary trying my best to glance at them occasionally as they played. I am very sad that I did not get to watch more of the events, but now, I have an Event Coordinator that is helping me and I am able to just be a Dad in the Stands, and I am loving every moment of it. I am one great Cheerleader that is for sure.
I got home and found a letter from the School Superintendents office of our county, and was so thrilled to see that Jacob received a letter of recognition for his “Improved Work Habits”. Ferrol would have been so proud if her Little Man and we all are proud of him too. Please pray that he will be able to continue to improve his work habits.
I cannot wait for Terry John’s Play. He told us last week that his voice carried like it was supposed to for the first time in a while and it sounded great. I simply cannot tell you how proud it makes me feel when they do well. His play is April 11th. We thought it was going to be on my 45th birthday, but it was moved to April 11th. Oh well, I will still celebrate it with him. We are going to order his Tuxedo for Prom this week. He wants a White Tux with long coat and spats! Wow! I would never have worn that in my day. We wore decent colors like Cream with Brown Trim and Powder Blue Tuxedo’s. LOL!
Anyway, I had a bit of an unsettling moment last night as I went to work as the Head Judge at the Bible Quiz. I just began to feel overwhelmed with meeting so many wonderful people that knew the beauty and wonder of My Love. I walked outside and began to pray, God please comfort me as only you can and take this anxiety from me. Not ever ceasing to be amazed by God; He did just that very thing. I went back in and all things went well and we had a great BQ. It was challenging, (Please forgive me if your were offended by my decisions as Head Judge, I truly believe that each decision that I made was a Lord Lead Decision)
Today I was given the opportunity to share the Gospel. I placed my hand on my heart for the pledges to the flags and I thought folks would be able to visibly see my hand move because my chest was pounding so hard and fast. No Kidding! But God was so gracious to walk with me as i go through this valley and I truly have nothing to fear and everything to look forward too. I cannot wait to be with My Bride again, I know that she is with the Lord working hard for her family, and I so want to be with her again soon, but for now, God’s plan is to allow me to help my children, and help them I will. God bless you and have a blessed day.
TJ Sipes Sr.
Phil 3:14. Are you pressing for the Mark of the prize of the High Calling? If not? Why Not?. Phil 4:19 tells me that He will truly provide for all of my needs and I believe that with all of my heart soul and might. God bless you again.
TJ
