May 30

Today we had the chance to go out door to door in the Flagstaff area. We spent some time in an apartment complex not too far from the place where the Ponderosa Baptist Church is meeting. Though many people were not home on a Saturday morning, we did have a few very good prospects. Pastor Gregg was able to speak to one lady especially who just got saved a few days ago but had no idea where to go from there. She was so happy to speak with him and was thrilled to hear about the church. We're praying that she and her 8 year old son will be able to join us Sunday for the services. We went to one apartment that had a tiny fenced area around the small patio but the sliding glass door at the house was open. We knew someone must be home so we opened the gate and Hannah walked up and knocked on the door. As she knocked, a pitbull and a smaller dog came running out the open sliding door barking like they wanted to eat us. I was in the back so stepped back out the gate and Rebecca very quickly followed me but then proceeded to slam the gate closed, leaving Hannah locked in with the dogs. It turns out both dogs were much less ferocious than they sounded, bt it was a very funny experience. Through it, we did have an opportunity to talk with the man who owned the dogs, so it was all worthwhile, :) Though I must admit I have an easy time saying that when I was safely outside the gate! We visited for a while but it began raining so we met back with Pastor Gregg and he drove us around the area some and showed us some places of interest. After this, it was still pouring so we headed to the Packards house, where we were to eat lunch. We had a great time of fun with them and their family for the rest of the afternoon. We especially enjoyed playing with their four children and I learned some great food prep tips from Mrs. Packard! 

Tonight, all the families of the church met together at the Kiritsy's for dinner. We had a wonderful time being with these people who we have already become so attached to. We got to make some animal balloons and tell a Bible story to the kids, and everyone really enjoyed it. Tomorrow will be our last full day here in Flagstaff, but we're very excited about the services and other activities planned. We're praying Ponderosa Baptist Church will have many visitors as a result of the visits made and flyers handed out this week, and that God will be glorified through it all.

By His Grace,

Jen, Hannah, and Rebecca