The summer ministry kicked off last week with our first "Day at Talking Rocks Ranch!" using the brand new VBS curriculum God has enabled us to write. It was a small turnout, but God is not limmited by numbers. We have hopes to come back to this same church next year, but with a different approach of going into several neighborhoods with backyard Bible clubs teaching next year's curriculum. Sunday the 18th was a full day ministering in two churches. Wednesday night Dad shared on how language is given to us by God and shows we have a Creator. Sunday the 25th Bryan was ill. Stan and Jessica were able to sing specials at a church. Bryan is feeling some better. Praise the Lord! 

The second week of June begins our VBS summer ministry in earnest. We are trusting Jesus Christ our Rock to show Himself strong and work in the lives of the children, young people, and adults who come. Pray for us, brethren. 

Thanks again to the Davison Family for supplying many of the materials and giving of their time to help with this year's VBS decorations and visuals! Here are a few pictures from our time together. We got a lot done and we still had time to play around with a huge tire that Isaac tied up for one night in the tree. :-)

Feeling blessed to have had so many volunteers help out with VBS visuals, props, and animation! There is more to do, but it is wonderful to see things taking shape. I am praying that the children will not only enjoy seeing these tangible things, but that they will be given the spiritual eyes to see and accept God's Word and amazing Gospel!

We are excited to be driving to Saint Peter in a few minutes to meet our dear friends the Davison family and pick up some materials they have gathered and given to us for making VBS backdrops, props, and visuals. Their great young people Hannah and Isaac are coming back with us to give us several days of their time, energy, and talents in making said materials for VBS! We will also be picking up a copier Mr. Davison's work has donated to our ministry. There are a few things we need to find at a thrift store along the way, like queen sheets to paint backdrops on. Please pray for a safe and successful time in town and for the Lord to bless this family and the preparations for VBS during this week!

So excited! I have sent the first three of five short sketch scripts for our "Fossil Feature" off to be drawn and animated by the amazing animator Miranda Markley. Looking forward to sharing her work again at VBS this summer!

We are excited to announce the addition of a new grandson! 

So grateful to God for our darling little Edward! May the Lord bless him and his family.

                    Looking at the world today, what do we see?

Millions of Rocks NOT Millions of Years!

The millions-of-years evolutionary thinking is everywhere. So many people believe in them and therefore disregard or reject God and His Word. Textbooks, museums, coloring books, movies, national park and overlook signs, billboards, the media, and more are pushing this theory as if it were fact. Is it important how and when these rock layers were laid down and the fossils made? Why do they want to label the rocks, fossils, dinosaurs, etc., as millions of years old? What do the rocks really tell us? How can I recognize and counteract the false and hidden messages of evolutionary thinking? And would God really send a flood? How could the ark have held all those animals? These questions and more will be answered as we take a look at how the Rocks cry out the message of the Flood. We will see that God is the Creator and Righteous Judge, why He sent this worldwide punishment, and how to avoid judgement in the future.

        Talking Rocks Ranch VBS 2014 is a fun look at rocks…               and a serious look at their message!

We are currently scheduling for VBS 2014. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not yet down in stone on our calendar!

“Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch” is a daily skit that teaches aspects of “rockology” in a humorous Wild West style, while also helping the children to be aware of evolution's sometimes hidden anti-God messages and the truth they are trying so hard to cover up.

Monuments in Stone will highlight a few of the many amazing National Monuments the Flood left behind.

Message in Stone: God's Word never changes just as God never changes. He is our Rock. We will study key passages about stones in the Bible, what God taught through them, and how to respond to His message.

“Floodology” will take a look at conditions before the Flood, building the ark, a day in the ark, the Flood, and conditions after the Flood.

Rock Handling and a Field Guide will provide hands-on projects and workbook activities to take home.

The Chuck Wagon will offer tasty grub to one and all.

Memory Rodeo gives our rock hounds and rock hunters opportunity to exercise and cement learning.

The Rock: On Christ the Solid Rock we can stand!

Flood Legends from around the world are another witness that the Flood was truly around the world. It covered the earth!

If Rocks Could Talk: This daily “Talk Show” gives rocks a chance to be heard.

Fossil Feature is a fun glimpse of what fossils might say about the evolutionary lies told about them.

Memory Verses give a rock-solid foundation for life and Original Songs help spread God's message in the rocks!