Hello!

We made it back from the land of fire and brimstone!

As you may have known we were in Southern California very near to where the recent fires have been. My aunt was evacuated, she lives in Yorba Linda, if you saw the news lately you probably saw that city regularly. Michael Stephen our oldest works at Brea mall, the fire cam within 1 mile of the mall and his home as well. But other than bad air quality they are all doing fine and we are praying for all the people who lost their homes in this horrific disaster. It seems now that 2 of the fires were set by arsonist, what a sad tale.

Maggie and I had a wonderful trip and were able to relax and visit with old friends and family. Saturday we were in Oceanside California and helped a small group from my friends church paint a home for mentally challenged adults. I know it doesn't sound much like a vacation but it was truly rewarding. Sunday morning we worshipped in a Korean/American church in Anaheim, Michael Cranston, our middle child, sang with the choir from Hope International University and the choir and orchestra from the church. It was an amazing time of worship and praise and one of my old professors happened to be preaching that day, Bonus!

We are home and well rested and ready for the holiday season and the new year. I hope each of you are prepared to go to work! God has great things planned for His church in Fortson/Columbus and as faithful followers we need to step up and prepare the way for the lost.

May God bless each of us and our endeavors as we unite for the sake of the Kingdom.

Cranston