Thursday, August 28, 2008

More news about our ministry

Hey, everyone, I'm sorry that we haven't been putting up new blogs recently, but things have been pretty busy here with us for several reasons. For one thing, we had a little scare with my Dad's health this week when he had to go to the emergency room in the hospital for heart trouble. His heart was beating almost three times as fast as it normally would, and he was in serious danger of a stroke or heart attack. But we thank the Lord that after several days in the hospital, his heart rate was stabilized and he was sent home with a bag full of medicine. We now must keep a close eye on him to see if there are any adverse side effects such as lowering the heart rate too much or messing up his blood pressure.

Back to the ministry stuff. If you haven't read it already, check out Josh's last blog to read his big news. I don't know for sure if I will be on that program, but I am excited for my brother anyway.

I called the Pastor of Riverwalk Baptist Church this week, and learned exactly what we are supposed to do for their Family Carnival on October 4. We will be doing short shows once every hour featuring puppets, magic, skits, and whatever else we think is appropriate for a group of several hundred elementary school kids. We will present the Gospel in different ways, and we pray that many will trust Christ that day.(We also pray for good weather!)

We appreciate all your prayers,
-Stephen

Big News From The Comedian

Big news, everyone: last Wednesday, my brother Mark called and told me the biggest most exciting news of my life. I have been booked, for November 1, to appear in Roseville Michigan with Greater Vision and Legacy Five! For once, I am not telling a joke! This is the biggest thing ever to me, and I am really excited. I cannot wait for November now!
On a less exciting note, I was working with my dad today and we were fixing a leak in the ceiling that A/C related. He had to use a ladder, and when the job was done, he asked me to fold it up for him. So I grabbed the ladder and began the intricate folding process, when I realized that my hand was hurting. Not from carpal tunnel, but I looked and realized, "Oh, Billy Goat, my hand is caught in the ladder." Nobody saw me, but I started laughing anyway.
Be sure to check us out at www.foresterministries.com !

-Joshua

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Heaven Will Be Great IF.....

Have you ever met one of those people that you just wish you weren't going to see in Heaven? I know that sounds mean, but I'm sure all of us have thought that at one point or another! Think about this: that know-it-all neighbor might have a mansion next door, or you'll have to listen to motor-mouth forever and ever and ever and ever and ever.... And think about this: since there's no sin in Heaven, no matter how much you may want to tell him to stick his head under the lawn mower, you won't have the heart in eternity! "Listen Jim, I've heard you gab all day..........but...........(UGH)....must.......listen to.............Gomer Pyle!!!!!" Since God has a sense if humor, I have a feeling that if there's a brother in Christ that you can't stand down here, you'll be roommates with him in Heaven.

The concerts at the Pix Theater and Forester Park went very well. I tried out a new piece of material that went extremely well in both events, and it is now a part of my shtick. I won't tell, but think of what you would get if you combined Green Acres, over-the-top action movies, late night TV and old cowboy films. Puzzled? You'll find out if you come see us! Be sure to stop by the website, www.foresterministries.com.

-Joshua