A day in the life of...Mark Williams

Not what I had planned

Today was supposed to be a day of getting things done.  My stomach has been hurting/cramping like crazy.  I know what caused it too.  I drank too much milk.  This happened to me back in the summer.  I'm not lactose intolerant.  I just can't drink a ton of it at once.   I drank a bunch last night, and then a lot this morning.  So now I am paying for it. 

I have gotten a few things done, though.  Unpacked some more.  Went to the other house and took down the rest of the blind/shade things, vacuumed over there.  Threw away some more stuff.  Filled my two propane tanks, and watched some of the Miss. State basketball game.

Tonight, I'm grilling some ribeyes and sausage.  Mmm!!

Posting from Home

I have temporary internet at my home...in one spot.  I'm sticking it to the man (AT&T!!)  I set up a password-protected wireless router at the church, and am online at home.  I have to sit in my living room with my laptop for it to work.  It's better than nothing.  This will have to do until I can get AT&T DSL hooked up.  I feel like we're making a little progress there.  Anyway.....needless to say, I feel like I've accomplished something. 

Random Thoughts on a Tuesday morning

• Soccer practice went well last night.  Our boys have grown.  We should do ok.
• I need some new music to listen to.  Any suggestions?
• I am looking for my card reader so I can post some pics.  Maybe I'll find it this week.
• We still have no DSL at home.  We are on Day 13 now of no DSL.  As my good friend says, "Welcome to the new AT&T."
• I have a few books I want to read.  I'm hesitant to start them, mainly because I have so much going on. 
• I'm going to a men's banquet tonight.  Ray Mears is speaking and showing his wildlife photographs.  It's at FBC Leakesville, where Phillip Price is pastor. 
• I watched a cool video from where we were in Malaysia.  I hope we can show some of it in worship as prayer segments.
• I ate Chick-Fil-A for lunch yesterday.  A number 5, 12-pack.  Should've gone with the 8-pack instead.  I fell to the temptation.
• My computer that died is now running again.  I have a great friends!!

Obama dances

Humorous!!

M4 Kids' Camp Update

I haven't done a Kids' Camp update in awhile.  So here goes.  As of this past weekend, we currently have 877 people registered for Kids' Camp 2009!!

We are amazed and blown away by what God continues to do through M4 camps.  We are praying that we will continue to sign up more groups over the next few months!!  We are excited about churches that are returning from past years.  We are also excited about "new" churches joining us for the first time!!  Pray for us as we continue this awesome journey that God is taking us on. 

KidStuf, Soccer, and a little bit of busyness

We wrapped up another KidStuf last night.  It was a blast!!  I love being a part of what is happening in KidStuf.  The message is just presented in such a unique way.  I love the people I serve with, the volunteers, and everyone who pitches in to make KidStuf a success. 

Today begins soccer practice for our U-8 boys team.  We'll have practice this evening at 5:30.  There is something every night this week.  So getting things done around pre-scheduled events, activities, etc. will be a little challenge.

DSL:  Still none at home.  We are on day 12 I believe.  We did get our satellite hooked up this weekend, thanks to Melanie's dad!!

My computer that died will be getting an upgrade this week!!

KidStuf in 23 minutes

I slipped into my office for just a second.  KidStuf starts in 23 minutes.  I'm excited about it.  I love KidStuf, the Message it brings, and all who take part in it.  It's gonna be fun!!

Getting settled...KidStuf and Video ministry at church

We are nowhere near unpacked.  But it is coming along slowly.  Our Dish Network will be hooked up this weekend, thanks to Melanie's dad.  Our internet should be coming this weekend also.  Should be.  We are getting things in their places, but that in itself is what is taking so long to unpack.  I would say that the kids' bedrooms are probably the furthest along.  Our bedroom isn't too far behind.  The living room is livable, but not finished.  The bathrooms are getting there.  The playroom is a disaster.  It is the catch-all room right now. 

At work, I am feeling the crunch of a big weekend with KidStuf.  We've done KidStuf 20-something times, but I still get tense about it.  It always works out, and is always great.  It is just a lot of work that goes into it.  A lot of people are relied on and trusted to come through with their part.  That is what makes it so special.  If one person goes down, you can tell.  However, we always have someone to pull up the slack.

I am also recruiting/taking volunteers for our video ministry.  We are in need of some people that are willing to spend some time editing and making dvd's of our services.  If anyone is interested in learning an awesome skill of video editing, please see me!! 

You might be from George County if...

...you pick your kids up from school on a four-wheeler.  (I saw this today!)  Add your own.

On my way back home...

I have been driving by an antique place in Agricola for 5 1/2 years now.  I've never stopped.  I always wondered what they had there.  So, today I stopped and found out.  It was a blessing.  I met the nicest lady who ran the antique place.  She showed me around, showed me what she had, and we had the nicest conversation.  I asked her about where/if she attended church anywhere, and we got to talk about the Lord for awhile.  She told me she loved the Lord.  She attends another Baptist Church just up the road from us.  Another thing too, she loves her pastor. It was nice to hear her speak fondly of him.  What a great encounter!!