The Drunk Neighbor

So Sunday night as I was about to go to bed there was a knock, knock, knocking at my door. I put on some clothes and it was my neighbor I had talked to a couples times. He was obviously drunk and wanted me to come over. I said ok and got dressed and walked down to his place. But I was ready for anything so I called my friend and told him to call back in about 10 minutes so that if it was bad I could act like he was my girlfriend or something and I had to go. If I had a girlfriend I would ask her. To make a long story short, we talked a lot about church and religion, I am sure he doesn't remember any of it. But, the assistant manager was there too and he wasn't drunk and said he really liked what he heard. So, pray that I will be able to build meaningful relationships with both of them.

I'm Legit

I finally got my North Dakota driver license. I made sure I got a hair cut so I would look good in it. I must say I do look good. Also I got a job finally. I will be working at a local elementary school after school for about 4 hours a day taking care of underprivileged kids. A good chance to invest in some lives. Also pray for the Bismarck State College (BSC) bible study tonight. I am having it at my place now, and I have made some more contacts and having a couple more solid christians come so, maybe these people in it will step up.

Bar Hopping

So, last week, two nights in a row I went to bars with a friend of mine. What was interesting was the amount of people there and how it is culture here to go to a bar. All of his friends I talked to said that this is what North Dakotans do. Go to bars and drink. They were all cool to me and didn't mind that I didn't drink and I was there to start a church. I really think the best place to engage the lost is at the bars here, because it is where everyone goes. Pray that I will make lasting relationships with people that I meet.

Bible Study Update and Prayer

I would first like to say my buddy Nick in the picture all bundled up is not a undercover cop. It was a joke. Tomorrow is the Bible study for the University of Mary. We are meeting at my apartment. We think we will have about 10 peeps there and I think they will be a solid group. The type to be leaders. So, pray for that and that God would give me the words to say and give me wisdom in teaching them. Also, pray for the BSC Bible study. The people there really don't seem like they want to reach others and it only seems like one is really into it. So, we are moving that off campus next week and pray that I would be able to find some strong Christians at BSC to join the Bible study.
Lastly, pray for Dakota Hills church. The church I am going to and my buddy Jody is the pastor of. The church has been around a couple years and pretty much stayed at 15-20 people. We are trying to make some changes. But, with a small one we made with software, there seemed to be some resistance. So, pray that the people there would see that change is needed to reach people.
Other than that I am enjoying it up here and think that I am getting a job doing after school care for underprivileged kids at a local elementary school. It is through the YMCA and a government program. They seem to be the only ones that want me to work. All the other jobs I applied for I haven't heard anything. I guess God wants me to be there.

Snow Pictures

My Car with some snow on it
Some pretty big snowflakes. So, after it snowed in the morning it got up to the 40's and everything started to melt. Weird how can be so cold in morning then heat up.

Sledding and Prayer

Nick and I are about to go sledding. He's an undercover cop so he can't be seen in the public. Kinda a pain when he wears it while we are eating at a restaurant.

Prayer - Starting a Bible study in a couple week at the University of Mary on Wednesdays.
-That I find a job
-Ben sells his truck so he can finally move up here

More Pics

The plug to keep my car warm when it is -30 and your oil gels up.

Outside my apartment
Yes it is -5 today. But, it is a dry cold.
The Capitol building. The largest building in North Dakota. No building can be built bigger by law.
Yes sledding is a dangerous sport and you could be killed.