From Hope...

Wanted to fill you in on what's been going on from my point of view. First off, thank you for your continued prayers. We desperately need them!

We have had some trying times these past few months due to not having any parents sign up for our EPC's (Empowered Parent Conference) but God has been gracious and faithful and keeps providing for us. Although we haven't been busy with EPC's we have been busy working with our church family, Round Lake Christian Church, mainly with our Gospel Community Group and discipling. If you are not sure what this is, please take a look at Jesse's blogs, Twitter, Facebook posts. We have so many opportunities to speak the Gospel into people's lives. Jesse has been living this through his part time job at Pizzamore, building relationships and now being able to share "The Story of God" with a young man. He's spending time with some young married men showing them/sharing with them what it means to be a husband/father/employee on mission. He also meets with a core group of men that speak the gospel into his life and encourage him, give him wisdom. I too have been able to spend time with young ladies/mom's/grandma's and speak the gospel into their lives. Lately I have been able to help our neighbor with caring for her 9 month old granddaughter so she could go to work and comfort her through some hard times and was also able to go to Seattle to be with my family after losing a precious loved one and love on them and share in this tragic time.

Our kids are also learning what it means to disciple others through what they see their parents doing. Justus is 13 now and spends time with his dad while he's spending time with some guys, whether it's playing music, biking, running or just playing some games. Elli 11 now, is learning to disciple by spending time with little children and also time spent with me and the young mom's. It is definitely a family affair.

We don't know why God has put a yellow light on the Empowered Parent ministry but know to continue to serve Him by serving and discipling others. We know God has great plans for our Empowered Parent ministry, we're just waiting for Him in His time. Jesse can fill in more detail of what the future holds for our ministry but I just wanted to share from my heart.

Thanks again and please continue to keep us in your prayers

Grace and Peace, 
Hope Kegg