Thanks

First and foremost I want to thank God for Jesus who has changed me from the inside out. I am thankful that He did not let me go when I ran from Him. I also want to thank the following people for being used of God in my life the past 2 years.
C.R. and Paula Kersten
C.R .- Boss, Mentor and most importantly ... friend. Thanks for believing in me and loving me like a son. For teaching me how to give love and receive it. I love you man !
Paula - For showing me what a Godly woman is. For putting up with us boys in the office. If you want to see a picture of her ... read Proverbs 31. Thank you Paula !
Paul and Candi Ridenour
For listening to me whine and pointing me to Scriptural answers in dealing with others. Most importantly ... just being my friends. For trusting me to watch your house and my bud ... Scruffy. I love you guys !
Ed and Karen Shirell
For being my pastors and never being afraid to to teach the truth of Gods Word. For loving me in spite of me.
Randy and Judy Harris
For being my Sunday school teachers. For investing in me.
Harvey and Kathy Cox
Kathy - For being Mom # 2 and Sunday school teacher extrordinaire.
Harvey - For always being on an even keel. Your silent witness has spoken volumes into my life. For being a great worship leader. For showing me that romance is still alive and well. For being a gentleman.
Ron and Betty Jones
For teaching me how to be a good steward of my money. I love you guys !
My Life Group
Chuck and Sue, Kurt and Rose, Denise, Jane, Marvin and MaryLou, Alan and Rainey, Bob and Anita, Bob and Judy and all of the kids. You showed me that I am a new creation and that I don't have to put on airs. It's ok just to be me. For sharing yourselves with me. I love you all !
Faith Community Singles
These folks are and will always be my life. God placed us together for a reason. We are on this journey together. Thanks for accepting me just the way God made me ... goofy and loud. Thank you for sharing your hurts and dreams. For being real. God built some friendships here that will last for eternity . Jan - Thanks for being one of my closest friends. For being a sounding board. For karting me around. Denise - For tolerating me at the library and letting me snore at life groups. I love your kids. Jane - For being my friend. For trusting me enough to take Karl fishing. For allowing me to help without motive. Nick - For being a faithful servant. For loving the kids. Terry - For having a burden for the boys and being faithful to them. Paul - For stepping up to the plate and getting outside of your box. Jerry - For having a servants heart and being the best darn usher on the planet ! Mindy - For being just who God made you to be. For being an overcomer and being willing to share your experiences with others. For allowing me to be vulnerable and not shooting me down for it. You hold a special place in my heart. You guys and gals have shown me what living in Christian Community is all about. I know that I've missed a lot of folks ... It's not intentional. I love all of you !
Fellowship First Baptist and Celebrate Recovery
This has got to be one of the most loving groups of people that I have ever met.
The Musicians At FCC
Debbie, Eileen, Kathy, Robin, Michelle, Alan and Marvin - Thanks for allowing me to be part of one of the best worship teams on the planet ! Debbie, thank you for being who you are and not letting me bury my talent.
St Louis Tres Dias Community - For showing the unconditional love of Christ.
Steven Duncan - For being my best friend these last 2 years. For putting up with my eccentricities and my crappy attitude. For loving me when I didn't deserve it. For leaning on me when you needed to talk. For allowing me to pour into your life. Continue in His plan for your life. Find your identity in Him and nothing else will matter.
This list could go on forever so I'll stop before my hands fall off. I love all of you. Thank you for investing in me. I needed to say this here because I am probably gonna lose it at my last service at Faith-Community Church.