Friends,
Pray for my family and I. We are going through a tough time right now, not only financially (this can be a blessing!) but also in relationships. I just ask that the Lord will bless our family with his spirit to guide us into repentance for carelessness toward each other, and return our family to the peace we once had, including a closer walk with Jesus! The financial situation can be a blessing in that we watch closer where our money goes and make decisions based on the Lord and what is necessary, and not just on wants. Also it gets us closer to God by needing Him! Amen!
On the bright side, I believe that soon "the night is far spent, the day is at hand" Rom 13:12 in this experience, "let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light"! Trusting God, I move forward knowing He who "owns the cattle upon a thousand hills" Psa 50:10 provides for every need of ours, (Phil 4:19) and will soon lift the burden of counting pennies to bless us with the abundance He promises in Jer 31:14. Yes, I am dwelling on the promises of God much here and it is the only way to be confident in Him and I pray these help strengthen the reader in their walk with Him.
God Bless and I hope to see you all in the Kingdom!
Scott
November 6, 2008
October 20, 2008
Praise the Lord!
Well here's the details about the trip I mentioned last time. All week I had been helping missionaries perpare their planes (change oil, do inspections, fix various items) for GMI missions in Bolivia. As the Lord would have it, though I applied various places, there was no work to be had that week so to be useful I spent every free hour at the airport preparing these mission planes and talking with the missionaries. Though the stress of no money coming in was in the back of my mind, the outdoor work directly affecting mission work in South America was fulfilling and the best week of work yet!
Upon inquiring if they might need an extra pilot to fly down to Florida, at least, and seeing if they had room, I called my friend Cathy in Pensacola to see if she could help with the details of a visit to Pensacola. She had a room and food, and a car to take me to work every day! To top it off he was planning on driving to Nashville a week and a few days later!
To make a long story short, on the 12th I flew the Cessna 172 along with the others who were flying a Mooney and a Cessna 182, to Florida. They were staying in Miami for the night and I agreed with a pilot to hop off in Swanee County Airport. Another miracle got me to Pensacola, and I've stayed the week here.
On Thursday I was asked if I wanted to give a sermon on Sabbath! The suggestion was that I relate my experiences and how God has provided for me in the last year or so. It was a perfect day on Sabbath and we all got to fellowship afterward. At the end of the service, a friend of mine took up an offering. If you jump back a week, I had prayed that the Lord would supply all my needs, including a whopping $680 (plus tithe) by the end of the month so I can pay my bills and save for flying. By the 18th of the month I had only made $130. The offering was for my support. After tithe my total for the month is close to $600! Amazing! Do you think the Lord will supply the other $80, plus what I've been praying for in addition to that, having more needs come up? I know He will. I hope that you are experiencing the goodness of God and trusting Him more each day. Email me if you want me to pray for you in this endeavor or have any questions.
God Bless,
Scott
October 9, 2008
Working in Collegedale
This last week and a half has been interesting. My finances are running extremely low because of not having work for the last week and a half. However, the Lord is good and I trust him completely. Thanks to Dave Ramsey's advice in a seminar my parents enrolled me in, I am saving so much a month for emergencies, so I have a little cushion!
I also may have a chance this Sunday to visit my friends and bretheren in Pensacola. More on that later!
Pray for a few more years of prosperity to get this message of grace out!
God Bless,
Scott
I also may have a chance this Sunday to visit my friends and bretheren in Pensacola. More on that later!
Pray for a few more years of prosperity to get this message of grace out!
God Bless,
Scott
September 30, 2008
Mission Pilot Video
I just thought I'd let you all know what I'll be doing in Africa possibly. Here is a link to a video on U-Tube done by the missionary group that I am joining, Gospel Ministries International: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYknTbglgOU . If you'd like more information on their history it is online at http://www.gospelministry.org . The first pilot, Gary is the one I will potentially be joining in Cameroon. The second, Bob I worked with for a short period last year to test out the mission field and see if they can use me!
Enjoy!
God Bless,
Scott
Enjoy!
God Bless,
Scott
September 29, 2008
In Collegedale
Happy Monday!
Well, the Lord was good. I made it here alive and haven't forgotten anything vital at home. I'm missing my headset, but I'll get that sent, borrow one here or buy one if it's lost, seeing I haven't flown for awhile and am not sure that it wasn't stolen a month or so ago with my other pilot gear. That's another story.
In the meantime, I'm enjoying the sunny Collegedale weather. My friend John has a men's group here and many of the men in his bible study/ support group are my friends now. I live with one of them, work for one of them and it's a blessing to be surrounded by people interested in furthering their walk with God and overcoming the "sins that so easily beset" them (and I as well).
I was going to buy a car from a friend, for $100 per month, but upon arriving I found that one of my roommates has one to spare, and I can borrow it if I put insurance on it! That will save some money. Also, I love to cook sometimes and my roommates don't seem to mind if I do some of the cooking. You see, they have this interesting idea that we should keep all things in common, like the early Christians. I love this! I'm not sure we're doing it exactly right, but so far we chip in for things like food, soap, etc, and no-one calls any of the food, at least, his own. It's kind of comforting and inspires me to give more thought to what I buy at the store for their sake!
Finally, I am doing tree service. I have worked 3 days out of the last five and we got the job done. It is supposed to be one of the top ten most dangerous jobs you can get. At first I didn't see the danger, because my friend is very skilled and careful. But soon I found that tree limbs, when they fall, can either lie flat, or plant themselves on one end and then fall in an unexpected direction. This, along with some other stories from the boss, have convinced me to be always on my toes and watching for tree branches, even when he's not necessarily in a tree.
I am praying for all of my friends and if you'd like to submit a prayer request, please do! I love you all and hope to see you soon.
God Bless,
Scott
Well, the Lord was good. I made it here alive and haven't forgotten anything vital at home. I'm missing my headset, but I'll get that sent, borrow one here or buy one if it's lost, seeing I haven't flown for awhile and am not sure that it wasn't stolen a month or so ago with my other pilot gear. That's another story.
In the meantime, I'm enjoying the sunny Collegedale weather. My friend John has a men's group here and many of the men in his bible study/ support group are my friends now. I live with one of them, work for one of them and it's a blessing to be surrounded by people interested in furthering their walk with God and overcoming the "sins that so easily beset" them (and I as well).
I was going to buy a car from a friend, for $100 per month, but upon arriving I found that one of my roommates has one to spare, and I can borrow it if I put insurance on it! That will save some money. Also, I love to cook sometimes and my roommates don't seem to mind if I do some of the cooking. You see, they have this interesting idea that we should keep all things in common, like the early Christians. I love this! I'm not sure we're doing it exactly right, but so far we chip in for things like food, soap, etc, and no-one calls any of the food, at least, his own. It's kind of comforting and inspires me to give more thought to what I buy at the store for their sake!
Finally, I am doing tree service. I have worked 3 days out of the last five and we got the job done. It is supposed to be one of the top ten most dangerous jobs you can get. At first I didn't see the danger, because my friend is very skilled and careful. But soon I found that tree limbs, when they fall, can either lie flat, or plant themselves on one end and then fall in an unexpected direction. This, along with some other stories from the boss, have convinced me to be always on my toes and watching for tree branches, even when he's not necessarily in a tree.
I am praying for all of my friends and if you'd like to submit a prayer request, please do! I love you all and hope to see you soon.
God Bless,
Scott
September 18, 2008
Update 2008
Hi all,
Here is what has been happening. I've been working at Finale's Desserts for some time. I have my Private Pilot's license (PTL!) I received it in March. I now have a few thousand dollars invested at the flight school I have been training at in Everett, WA. However, after talking with Mr. Gates and considering the length of time I must remain here to finish my Instrument rating at $200 per flying hour, I decided to take his advice! I'm moving back to Collegedale, TN to study at the Collegedale airport (3M3) using the Piper Cherokee available there. I'm anticipating between $50 and $60 per hour, but even $100 per hour will be cheaper! I need to add 50 cross-country hours to my curriculum as I leave the "F.A.R. Part 141" school in Everett. After talking with David I believe this is possible in Collegedale as well.
As for recent news, I have been praying for a job, convenient place to stay, and a mode of transportation while I am there. God has provided all three! And one week out, no less! Anyway I will be staying with a student there and renting a room on the Southern Adventist University campus. I will be working with a man who does tree service, a very dangerous profession, but I will be on the ground! He needs me until the end of December which is perfect! And finally my friend John has a vehicle I can buy with a small down payment.
I will be sad to leave the family I have here and friends. I am enjoying my last week here, and will leave on Tuesday the 23rd. Pray for travelling mercies and that I may be an instrument of God's peace in the small community I will be going to in Collegedale!
Scott
Here is what has been happening. I've been working at Finale's Desserts for some time. I have my Private Pilot's license (PTL!) I received it in March. I now have a few thousand dollars invested at the flight school I have been training at in Everett, WA. However, after talking with Mr. Gates and considering the length of time I must remain here to finish my Instrument rating at $200 per flying hour, I decided to take his advice! I'm moving back to Collegedale, TN to study at the Collegedale airport (3M3) using the Piper Cherokee available there. I'm anticipating between $50 and $60 per hour, but even $100 per hour will be cheaper! I need to add 50 cross-country hours to my curriculum as I leave the "F.A.R. Part 141" school in Everett. After talking with David I believe this is possible in Collegedale as well.
As for recent news, I have been praying for a job, convenient place to stay, and a mode of transportation while I am there. God has provided all three! And one week out, no less! Anyway I will be staying with a student there and renting a room on the Southern Adventist University campus. I will be working with a man who does tree service, a very dangerous profession, but I will be on the ground! He needs me until the end of December which is perfect! And finally my friend John has a vehicle I can buy with a small down payment.
I will be sad to leave the family I have here and friends. I am enjoying my last week here, and will leave on Tuesday the 23rd. Pray for travelling mercies and that I may be an instrument of God's peace in the small community I will be going to in Collegedale!
Scott
February 4, 2008
Washington State
Hello, finally thought I'd update after so much has happened.
I have returned home to visit my parents for the holidays. I have spent Christmas and New Years here, and was preparing to enter a mission pilot school in Spokane, WA that was planning on opening in January this year, but unfortunately those plans were canceled due to international paperwork not being returned from the government in time. Maybe next year. In the meantime, I am inches away from completing my Private Pilot's license. This has been a goal for me since I decided to become a missionary pilot. I will continue studying here to complete the requirements until mid-march. After that I would like to visit some family in Chicago, IL.
A funny thing. I have a new job - delivering sugary pastries! I am a vegan vegetarian and low-sugar, high-fiber in my cooking. How do I then justify the job I have? It pays the student loans and allows me to keep working toward my goal as a mission-pilot. I am working for my Dad's former co-worker and enjoy the upbeat environment and witnessing to the people I meet on the job. It's a tough job to pull with a 4:30am start time and a 12:00pm (give or take) typical finishing time, MWF. Ezekiel was a cup-bearer, meaning he served fermented wine to a king as part of his duties. I can identify.
Anyway, that's what's going on for now. I'll put some pictures on later.
God Bless,
Scott
I have returned home to visit my parents for the holidays. I have spent Christmas and New Years here, and was preparing to enter a mission pilot school in Spokane, WA that was planning on opening in January this year, but unfortunately those plans were canceled due to international paperwork not being returned from the government in time. Maybe next year. In the meantime, I am inches away from completing my Private Pilot's license. This has been a goal for me since I decided to become a missionary pilot. I will continue studying here to complete the requirements until mid-march. After that I would like to visit some family in Chicago, IL.
A funny thing. I have a new job - delivering sugary pastries! I am a vegan vegetarian and low-sugar, high-fiber in my cooking. How do I then justify the job I have? It pays the student loans and allows me to keep working toward my goal as a mission-pilot. I am working for my Dad's former co-worker and enjoy the upbeat environment and witnessing to the people I meet on the job. It's a tough job to pull with a 4:30am start time and a 12:00pm (give or take) typical finishing time, MWF. Ezekiel was a cup-bearer, meaning he served fermented wine to a king as part of his duties. I can identify.
Anyway, that's what's going on for now. I'll put some pictures on later.
God Bless,
Scott
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