Declan Burkhardt

Our big guy has finally arrived at 8 lbs. 13 oz. and 21 inches long. He pretty handsome like his daddy and is a pretty good baby overall. We thought Addie would be quite jealous of him, but she absolutely adores him. Probably swarms him a little too much;0)

It was so nice to have my mom and grandmom here for almost two weeks. Mom as such a huge help to us.

Aaron has continued being the interim pastor at our church. We have been praying and seeking the Lord's will on this further and prayerfully soon things will be permanent.

The Lord has blessed beyond words at the church. We have passed out flyers all over the Akron area. We had a family come about two weeks three weeks ago to visit and then missed the following Sunday. Our Alyssa prayed all week that they would come again since they had a little girl her age. PTL, they came this past Sunday and told us they were planning to continue attending and coming on Wed. nights for the kids Patch club.

This past Sunday we had a total of nine brand new visitors and twenty five in total attendance. Once Sunday school ended they just kept flowing in. What a difference in the service from 10-25 and to be able to hold our first jr. church class. We are so excited to see what the Lord is going to do. Wed. we went to take some cookies to one of the young couples that came and ended up running in to a lady who Aaron worked with years ago before we were married. She said she would come out to visit and told us about her friend who had some grandchildren that might be interested. PTL, for more opportunities.

We are continuing to pray that the Lord would allow us to be used in ministering to these people. Some we know are not saved and we pray that the Lord would allow us to show them His love. Please continue to pray for our church and that the Lord would provide us with a piano player!!