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Kyle Lake's death

Kyle Lake and I were at Baylor together. We were not close friends but I have very vivid memories of several times we were together.   He married a former roomate of mine's sister (Scott Gornto's sister)  I got several calls today informing me of his death. He pastored UBC in Waco, TX.  - Where Dave Crowder band is.    Kyle and Jen have 3 children.  His death really has touched me as we were the same age. I last saw Kyle at an Emergent conference a few years back.   This morning he was baptizing and the microphone fell into the water and caused his death.  Please pray for his family.   My love to all of his family...

first kiss in san antonio

we made it to san antonio a few weeks back -  Our first kiss was on this exact bridge in 2000.  We  made it back to San Antonio just 1 month after our wedding in 2001 (no kids)

And returned to the same spot, same bridge just 1 month ago with 2 kids!  We hope to make it back every few years for more photos of a growing family

Sep 2005

big brother...little sister

zayd got excited when my wife took him to Sears for this photo shoot!  Holding his little sister was something that brought a smile to his face!

Houses built in Thailand

This looks like 1 house but it is actually 3 houses built by ServLIfe donation for Tsunami survivors in southern Thailand.  The room on the far left is a small business set up (1 of several dozens that we have done) to help people get on their feet.

Our first church planter sent

Bikaram is the first church planter sent from our training school in north India. he works in Nepal. 

Nepal Orphans Dancing

Being welcomed at ServLife's children home in Kathmandu. Photo on Oct 14

back in USA

The past 10 days have been real busy. Our journey was fruitful. I was a happy man flying back to Indianapolis and seeing Elise, Zayd, & Daya waiting for me at the airport!  Some more photos and reflections from my trip soon.  Thank you for your prayers.

off to india tomorrow

i leave for 9 days tomorrow for india and nepal - Will be taking 3 pastors from indianapolis with me. Jeff Krajeskwi, Jim Mathias, Todd Fisher - Stay tuned for more details.  We will be having our 2nd annual ServLife leadership conference

Recent Daya Images

 

Recent Zayd images