God’s Word is true wisdom—this wisdom is something that should not be held back—therefore, we make every effort with the help of the Lord to minister to all those He directs our way.  What a blessing it has been for me, even recently to watch young men follow strongly after the Lord with no reservations.  They, like the Apostle Paul, are bold with the Gospel leaving the consequences up to Christ.  My prayer for this past year was that young men would become the leaders they were capable of becoming and I am excited to report, it has happened!  Ministry with such a group in not drudgery but a pleasure and blessing.  

   On Sunday, March 10^th, I  and six other young men returned from the Shepherds Conference in Southern California.  We enjoyed a wonderful encouraging time of warm fellowship, teaching and worship.  The conference fulfilled all my expectations and produced in us a challenge for leadership.   We returned to a busy Hospitality House Ministry ready to disciple and reach out to so many on Travis Air Force Base who need to the Gospel. 

   I was recently with a group of 10 in Nogales, Mexico for the Travis Hospitality Houses 14^th Missions trip to that same location—working with the same Church and Pastor.  We were greatly blessed as we labored hard together in construction and children’s ministry.  Over the years we have seen Pastor Ramon’s church grow and reach into that poor community with love and compassion.  It is always a privilege to take teams to Nogales and encourage the church there while at the same time receiving encouragement ourselves. (Click here to see a slideshow of the trip)   

   Here is a brief synopsis of our current schedule.  On Thursdays we continue with dinner at the Peak Café on base followed by Bible Study.  Our Thursday outreach has grown and we have recently met a few new young men who have begun to attend Hospitality House activities.  We are very grateful for the opportunity on Base that the Chaplains have given us. 

On Fridays we continue with Potluck dinner and Bible Study at the Hospitality House.  The group varies from week to week but it’s large enough!  The days are longer now and the weather good which helps dramatically because people can be outside greatly reducing the crowding inside. 

Although we are involved somewhat less involved with the Travis AFB Chapel these days, the ministry at the Hospitality House has not been impacted in a negative way.  The Sunday Morning Sunday School Class that we started here a few months ago is well attended and is a great time of fellowship for all of us.  We are blessed with many bold, evangelistic people who continually invite people from the base to the activities we sponsor.  Sue cooks dinner five or six times of week for varying numbers of people.  She also continues to lead the “Worship Team” (composed mostly of young Airmen) when they practice during the week and in the 8:30 Contemporary Chapel Service on Sunday mornings. 

   A significant number of those who come to the Hospitality House will be deploying in May.  Please pray for them and for this ministry while they are gone—they will be missed.  Our very good friends, Donny, Ann and little Rachel will be moving to Montana in April.  Donny & Ann met here at the Hospitality House and have been a huge part of this ministry for more than 7 years.  It’s difficult for us to see them go to say the least!  Pray for them.  We know the Lord will use them in their new location—they are ready but we will miss them very much.