It is always so encouraging and amazing to see God's provision for us: for our family, for this ministry we are serving, for the everyday mundane things we often don't even think about. The Griffiths family has seen this provision so much in the past week, and it is a great reminder of the power of the God we serve and seek.

It seems like there are so many avenues God uses to bless us. Whether it's a period where it looks like we might be short on funds, only to see them come in, or a donation towards the upcoming Trap Shoot (September 11), or people willing to help with a future event, God supplies our needs before we even know we have them. Even the little frustrations we face every day are a reminder that God is in control, even when we feel like we aren't.

Bookings for Shepherd's Staff continue to come in. Tim has been running a Fifty Dollar Paintball Special for August and September bookings, and we are getting to the point where the weekends are just about filled up. We are excited to share Christ's love with each person who comes out for this activity.

Friday we'll be hosting a Free Family Movie Night in the Shepherd's Staff theatre (the Hall). We're going to show "Prince Caspian" and have discussion questions available for anyone who wants them.

We've also started to ease into the school year here in the Griffiths home. So far we've started with math and phonics/spelling, done a little science (with plans for an experiment on Friday!), gotten back into the piano practicing routine, and even tried a little Latin. The kids are really enjoying this.

There's so much going on right now; a quick blog entry can't possibly fill you in on everything. We had a very encouraging meeting with a board member last night, right when we needed some refreshment and the reminder to be patient. The kids are looking at the start of the soccer season (a first for Jesalynn) and it seems like every day has something exciting in it. We so appreciate your prayers for us as we serve God in northwestern Kansas, and we pray that you join with us in praising a wonderful God!