New Creations

God has really been moving a lot of the teens hearts in our youth group. It's really been a blessing to be a part of what's been going on here at Landmark. I usually don't tell you guys what's going on too much ministry wise, so I thought I'd put up a couple photos. Indulge me this one time. This happened last night after our class and I've been praising God as I've been amazed at how many teens have been coming to me wanting to be baptized. What's wonderful about it is they are making a personal decision that the Spirit is convicting them of. We have had about 25 baptisms this past year...I know you're probably laughing at me putting up a number, but come on...only God could do that!! I'm thankful to be along for the ride and that Marcie and I get to be used for such a time as this.

If you look closely you can see a couple of little heads at the front watching...what a joy for the boys to see most of these baptisms. It's fun as parents, teens, and kids crowd up on stage up close to the baptistery. This happened after I had the teens completely lead worship last night and sharing their own testimonies. Can you believe we had 120 teens last night?? I know, there I go again with numbers...but again, only God could do that as a year ago we had 50 coming on Wednesday nights. It may not appear so by this article (ha), but I've never felt more humbled to be a part of what God is doing in youth ministry than I am right now. Pray the teens keep encountering God when they enter the Firehouse! 2 Corinthians 3:7-18...guess I should not be surprised at what God is doing. Blessings to everyone!!

From Blue to Green

I took Andrew to the orthopedic yesterday morning as it was time to get a new X-ray and for him to get a new cast. The X-ray looked great as his bones are growing back together nicely. Andrew was a great patient again as they cut off the old blue one and put on the new Green color he chose. He is still pain free.

Andrew has figured out how to do basically everything with his cast without missing a beat...even going to the bathroom. He wasn't sure about the green cast at first, but said it looks better "signed".

Grandma and Big Daddy came into town this weekend to watch Easton and Isaac play Upward Basketball and we have had a good time with them. I coach Isaac's team and they tied 38 to 38...it was pretty intense. Isaac only shot a couple of times and scored 4 points and took an intentional elbow in the face without fighting back...good thing he got that reaction from Marcie! Easton's team blew their team out and Easton played tenacious defense and scored 10 points...he ends up frustrating the other player as he stays on you like a gnat.

We took Grandma & Big Daddy downtown yesterday to take a tour and look at the Archives Musuem and then Marcie and I went out for a date last night to a nice restaurant we had a gift card for...Bonefish Grille. The boys have enjoyed different card games and Marcie has enjoyed Lee fixing odd things around the house. Blessings to all!

Random Photos

Andrew's doctor appointment went well yesterday morning. The X-rays showed his bones healing "great" as the doctor said. He was also glad to hear Andrew has been pain free this week...we praise God for that! Andrew got to choose a blue wrapping that they put on the outside of his original cast to make it tighter...they will put a new one on him next week that will be even tighter. Andrew enjoyed buying us all ice cream with the money Nana & Papaw sent in the mail. He also enjoyed a sweet letter from Grandma Stracke. Thanks for all the prayers and even texts from Chase checking in on his cousin.

Below are random photos of late as I just downloaded the photos...it's been a busy month for us. One of them is Marcie with number 20...Charis. That's me, Nick, and Lee jumping down 10 feet into freezing water with it 42 degrees outside for the 2nd Polar Bear Club. We had to swim to the raft...and then on in. It actually was pretty fun.

We had a good time with Mom and Dad at Silver Dollar City...and we also enjoyed the infamous Ice Cream Birthday cake that shrunk a little. As you can see, we had our youth trip to celebrate the new year at Panama City. We had one day where it got to 65, so our family and the teens took advantage of it...the water was cold, but not as cold as it was in the Polar Bear Club in Arkansas. Blessings to all of you from the Miller Family!

Thank you for your prayers!!

Just a quick update on Andrew and his right arm. He has been doing great this week in regards to pain and the lack of it. He has slept great each night and his brothers have been sweet to help out and pray for him. I will go in with Andrew in the morning to see the doc as they made incisions on the top and bottom of his cast so they can take it off and do another x-ray. Pray for the arm to be healed as it needs to be!
Todd