Just returned from Arnold, MO. We had an amazing time. The van trip was by far the least enjoyable part of the trip, but if that’s it, we’re doing great.
\n10 of us left from Rockwall on Thursday night and arrived in Arnold (about 30 min south of St. Louis) around 11 a.m. on Friday.
\nWe quickly showered and then headed back to St. John’s Lutheran School were we enjoyed lunch with the students. It just goes back to my column this week, there is a pure joy in seeing the world through the eyes of a child.
\nAfter lunch we sat up the ring and held a school assembly for the students.
\nThey were quite fired up about the show and were a good crowd for the assembly.
\nAfterwards we went to our two homes where we would be staying the weekend.
\nMy group had a great time. I hear the other group did too (despite the constant dogs barking :-)).
\nWe stayed with a family of six. Rene, Ted, Rachel, Ashely, Jacob and Jack. They were all a lot of fun – especially the two boys. Most of the time there was spent wrestling with them or throwing them through the air or giving them “the electric chair.”
\nWe met up with the rest of our group later that night at a local bowling alley for some quick bowling and fellowship.
\nAfter returning to the house, there was more wrestling, more “electric chairs” and more fun by all.
\nSaturday our group spent time at the local rec center swimming, while the other group stayed home and watched college football.
\nThe show began at 7 p.m. with approx. 150-200 people in attendance.
\nOf course being so close to St. Louis, it was great to remind everyone there, that the Houston Astros had just beaten their Cards in the NCLS.
\nI believe we had 25 decisions on Saturday night, but because the church asked us not to do an alter call, we only had a split second to count hands during the invitation.
\nAnd amazingly, some of the things we were worried about, never came to fruition.
\nThe show was great, successful, and lives were changed.
\nThank you all for your prayers.
\nHere’s a rundown of the show (if I remember correctly – I’ll have to double check my notes when I get around to unpacking my bag).<\/p>\n
Chris Idol def. Shiloh
\nSon of Thunder def. Michael Malick
\nJesus Freak Rob Vaughn v Apocolypse – ended in DQ – Jesus Freak retains the CWF title.
\nShiloh & Michael Malick def Chris Idol and Apocolypse – for the CWF Tag Team Championship<\/p>\n
We left Arnold around 11 p.m. and arrived back in Rockwall at 10:30 a.m. It was a long uncomfortable trip, but well worth it. We met new friends, shared experiences and fellowship and rejoiced with new believers.<\/p>\n
Our next scheduled show is Saturday, Nov. 5 in Rockwall at the CWF Warehouse. We hope you can join us there.
\nThanks again for your prayers and God bless.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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