Well, another month has gone by and it seems as though the blessings of the Lord just keep getting better and better.  There were some struggles over the last month but God is always faithful to His Word and to His children.  After a small car accident my vehicle was totaled. After some searching and prayer the Lord led me to a very nice vehicle that was everything I was looking for and it was at the exact price that I had prayed about.  This was a wonderful thing as my other car was really starting to have some major issues.  I have also been involved in a new bible study in one of the area communities.  God has been moving greatly there.  We are seeing a lot of young people show up and be touched by the presence of God.  The first week that we were there we saw 24 kids show up.  16 of them gave their hearts to the Lord and got filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues.  They really respond to love and the touch of God upon their heart.  We also just came through the Christmas season and saw a lot of good things happen for the members of our family here at the River Church at Tampa Bay.  With the start of the New Year we saw the Winter Camp Meeting kick into high gear.  Words cannot even begin to describe what happened.  It was truly one of the most powerful weeks of meetings I have ever been a part of.  God moved and miracles took place in a mighty way, the least of which were the number of people who gave their hearts to Jesus and are now on their way to Heaven.  We are seeing so many good things happen here at the River Bible Institute as well.  This is the largest class in the history of the school and many more coming in January.  It just never ceases to amaze me at the goodness of God and the lengths and depths that He will go to take care of those who are obedient to His voice and truly make Him the Lord of their life.

–Darrell