Well, it’s been a good trip out west. That is if you consider 100-104 with a heat index of 110 degrees. My ol Chevy, (Glenn always asks if I’m gonna make it home in that thing, and just in case, he’s standing by with the truck), held up well with no problems. Had a visit with Mother Cope. She’s in fairly good spirits, and between Dorothy, Louise, Glenn and family, they keep up with her blood pressure and adjusting meds, and seeing to her needs to make her comfortable. She said that the Lord must have something more for her to do to keep her here still, and she is looking forward to going home to be with her Lord, and to see and be with her husband. She misses him, she said. How precious a thought to dwell on that we all, soon and very soon, will be going to see the King! Even so, come quickly Lord Jesus!

            Along these lines, I got a call and was informed by Glenn and Tim Starnes that our Brother, Chaplain Denny Barber of the Casper, WY chapel, had passed into the presence of the Lord. He fell into the rushing waters of a stream he loved to fish at and was found some time later miles downstream. Please pray for his wife Ruth, and his extended family. He passed on July 27, 2010. He had told his wife that he hoped that when it was his time to go home, that he would go with either a rifle or fishing pole in his hand. I have sent along a condolence card on behalf of the entire TCCM Family.

            TCCM had been contacted by Samaritans Road Ministry of Newton, KS to take over their ministry. Chaplain Marvin Daniels and his team had prayed about this, and after a vote had agreed to the merger of ministries. TCCM formally took over operations on 8/5/2010. We are in contact with a local church there in Newton, to oversee and partner with TCCM in the ministry at Newell’s Truck Plaza. We’ve met with a church and 2 Pastors and feel right about a continuing relationship in this endeavor, and have met with the truck stop owner and staff. I was very impressed with the staff, openness of providing materials in the truck stop, the cordial welcoming from the owner, and acceptance of not only TCCM, but the local Church we are negotiating with. Please pray that the folks at Meridian Baptist Church will know the Spirit of the Lord and be motivated to partner with us in this ministry. While I was there on Thursday, Aug. 5, the Pastor had just left and noticed a driver coming into the chapel. He waited about 10 minutes and then left. The driver, David, had real concerns and was confused as to the way of salvation. Other religions do that as you well know. As Chaplain Marvin conveyed the message of salvation, it was apparent this driver had some confusion as to “the Way, the Truth and the Life in Christ.” Marvin did a good job of presenting the Lord as the only Way, and used the Tipping Point as a way to introduce our sin, and God’s Justice to him. After about 2 ½ hours, David accepted the Lord as Savior, and formulated his own prayer of acknowledgement of his sin, and acceptance of God’s Forgiveness through His Son, Jesus. Amen. Another name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Praise God with us.

            I moved onto Denver West on Friday, actually Wheat Ridge, CO and the TA there was gracious to us as well. They had a large upper room which they allowed us to use full time, and also has a private kitchen, storage room, closet space, and Chaplains Office. Pastor Daryl Sell and wife Patty were commissioned at his church on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. He led the first service in the truck stop and we had 3 drivers come to that service. Pray for more workers to come his way as he intends to keep the office open during the week from 4-9 PM.

            Many materials were given out on this trip and our continued thanks for those who provided them. Christian Gospel Work has provided us with sign boards, bumper stickers, magnetic bumper stickers and bookmark flags. They only want to see the materials used and know that the Lord is glorified in their efforts. If you need materials and don’t have Mike Middleton’s address or order form, contact me and I’ll send the info. To view the materials, go to our web sites at www.tccministries.org or http://truckerschristianchapels.org and then click on Store at the top.

            I’ll be working on the Chaplain’s Store this Saturday to finish the Shopping Cart, and to attach a link to a company who will embroider our shirts with our logo. You’ll go onto the Store, click on Clothing, and then be directed to Corporate Casuals where you can choose between colors and fabrics, low to medium pricing and add the cost of the logo, then pay them direct and they will ship direct to the address you supply them with. This is totally at cost and we don’t make anything on it. This is of course hoping I complete all there is to do on this. Many other things need to be placed on the Chaplains Store, so please be patient. It takes a lot of time and work to do this html programming with a lot of trial and error.

            Please be in prayer for the future locations we will be thinking about. The fields are indeed, “white unto harvest”. As I get future support to go out, we will continue in the work that Glenn and all have first started. Pray for those churches to acknowledge us as missionaries and not only prayerfully support us, but financially as well.

            I was glad to have met some of you on this trip that I never had the opportunity to do so before. So many of you I need to meet and  will place that on my “to do” list. Hopefully my wife will accompany me the next time. She has to continue to work ad her job depends on her for now.

            For those who recently contacted me with updates of e-mail addresses, their team names and numbers, it is appreciated. I can only stay in touch with you all with the proper info available to me.

            The Sissy DVD has been a great success! This is a good way of presenting the drivers with an alternative to our tapes/CD’s. As Chick Tracts points out, everyone likes cartoons, and this 3d animated DVD hits home with a trucker as the medium to introduce Christ as Savior. Order from Dick Brinnon at 937-864-2257 or go on the Chaplains Store on our web site to order. You can view it first on our web site at http://www.tccministries.org/spiritual-resources/audio-sermons and click on the arrow in the middle of the picture. I viewed the newest endeavor from our partnering ministry in Florida. Steve and Claudia are putting the finishing touches on their new DVD, Tiny Shoes form Chick Tracts as well. Graphics are much better as Claudia gets better at what she does. This will be available soon for production. Pray for funds to come in for the replicating of this DVD and the use in our ministry. These folks have given us a great ability to reach out and I’ve spoken with Jack Chick who appreciates our mission in spreading the Good News. 

            I would appreciate a report from your respective ministries from time to time via e-mail as our supporters will continue to support us as long as they see fruit coming from the vine. I myself will give a report this coming Aug. 22 in my home church and they are having Missions Month, and my Pastor, Rev. Bill Nowak, a former Perkins Pancake House manager will flap jacks and cakes along with eggs to provide our members with a truck stop breakfast. We have a small congregation, but they are all big supporters of what we do out here.

            Continue to pray for Dick Brinnon as he recovers from his recent knee replacement. He is getting around and is still getting out the orders for supplies.

            Please continue to pray for the churches in London, KY to come on board for the Chapel Trailer in the Truck Town Truck Stop there. We need workers to help in finishing the trailer painting so the cross can be applied. Also for those to serve on the chapel. A lot of work has gone into that already.

            Pray also for Boise, ID as we continue to pursue a ministry there. A church we had contacted some time ago seems to be wanting to partner with us, and we’re again excited about that. It’s been about a year in the works. Glenn wants to complete that which he first started. The truck stop is in place, however with Glenn’s Mom’s condition and needs, he needs to stay close at this time.

            I’m currently in negotiations with Foothills Baptist Church who produces the signature series booklet, Truckers, take John and Paul with you on the Road. They will produce up to 40,000 of these and I plan on getting 500 on the first shipment to the main office for distribution. This will be a free booklet and as long as we can distribute them to you via truckers delivering to your location, there will be no cost. I will begin posting this on the Chaplains Store as well. I will be sending this to my friend Jesse, who I hope will translate the cover into Spanish so we may begin getting the covers done in that language. The pages are already translated, only the cover needs to be done over.

            Thanks for all your prayers, and all the effort you give to the Lord for the work of the Kingdom. We love you all and pray for you often. May God supply all your needs according to His riches in Glory. I add my Blessings to you as well.