Thanks for stopping in to take a look at what is going on. I want to thank you for taking a interest in a Joe like me as I seek to follow GOD where ever he may send me. So here I am, working on going to France to join a team of four other in a creative arts ministry. I will blog soon about the philosophy of the arts minstry.

I am learning that there is a lot to do in order to get to France. I have only begun the journey. I have sent in an application to the missions board with which our team will serve under. Once they have reviewed my application they will send me the next steps in the adventure.

Until then I am building a team of prayer partners. This group of people will be the back bone of the ministry. They wil be praying for me, the team, the ministry, and most of all for GOD'S plans and purposes to be encountered. Special thanks to those of you have have contacted me and have decided to be a prayer partner.

I have some good news to share. As some of you may know, the life of a missionary is dependant upon the prayers of prayer partners and on the support of those who believe in their cause enough to support it financially. So here is the good news.

1.) My prayer support is growing as more and more people are becoming prayer partners.

2.) I have recieved my first pledge for financial support. My Mom is going to begin giving toward the ministry starting next month. Thanks Mom! Your the best!!!

3.) I also have my first speaking engagement scheduled in February. It is for an outreach ministry.Once again, thanks Mom! They are excited to have me come and share with them what missions is all about.

Well, I have to get going. I just wanted to let you know how the adventure is going. It is still very much in the preparation stage, but it's still an adventure.

a servant of JESUS CHRIST,

Joe W Hartsell Jr