An update from Beau
Things have been going well here at the Bink. Last fall we worked through a study in Hermeneutics, using the book “Grasping God’s Word” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays. We would like to thank Dr. David Wilson, Pastor of Southcrest Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX funding the purchase of these textbooks.
Our study was very revealing and rewarding as we addressed the difficulties and rewards of searching scripture for the truth God has revealed to us there. All of us had grown up in the church, but had never had an in depth look at the actual study and interpretation of scripture (hermeneutics). I was fortunate to have Dan Dewitt personally mentor me in this a few years ago and knew firsthand the paradigm shift that occurs when a person addresses hermeneutics honestly and in depth.
Last December we all took a weekend to backpack the Fiery Gizzard trail in East Tennessee. It was a lot of fun and our first excursion of the sort with all 4 of us. There was an asteroid shower the first night we were there and it was amazing! I have never seen so many shooting stars. We had brats and say by the campfire until really late. The weather was perfect for a fire: not so cold that it was miserable, but cold enough to make you really appreciate the warmth of the coals.
Randall Jackson, pastor of Concord-Grandview Baptist just south of Nashville donated his time, material, and expertise to help us put in another door to the master bath so that it can be accessed from the hallway. (He also hooked us up with a dishwasher that actually works!) Earlier this spring I did some basic renovation to the bathrooms, adding GFCI outlets, updated fixtures, and fixing the walls and paint. The house is coming along!
Our wonderful neighbor, John Baker, donated a lawnmower to our cause (to cut the back yard) and we have worked out an arrangement so that he cuts the front yard and we do his weed-eating. Sweet deal! He has been a blessing. Last summer he cut our grass every time but once....we owe him big.
Last March we hosted an evangelism forum, lead by Sam and Art Rainer. We had around 20 people in attendance and spent the afternoon eating, fellowshipping, and discussing the responsibilities and implications of the Great Commission. Judson Baptist Church donated 30 folding chairs for the event and is letting us keep them for future events that we host.
In March we also managed to get 3 of the Bink boys on the Appalachian Trail for 3 days and 2 night. Josh couldn’t get away. Dave, Ross, and I had a blast (not to mention blisters).
There is also a girls ministry house in the works here in Nashville (around the corner!) and in Louisville.....more about that soon!
(oh yeah, I thought I'd add this photo...the fellowship of the bink)
Our study was very revealing and rewarding as we addressed the difficulties and rewards of searching scripture for the truth God has revealed to us there. All of us had grown up in the church, but had never had an in depth look at the actual study and interpretation of scripture (hermeneutics). I was fortunate to have Dan Dewitt personally mentor me in this a few years ago and knew firsthand the paradigm shift that occurs when a person addresses hermeneutics honestly and in depth.
Last December we all took a weekend to backpack the Fiery Gizzard trail in East Tennessee. It was a lot of fun and our first excursion of the sort with all 4 of us. There was an asteroid shower the first night we were there and it was amazing! I have never seen so many shooting stars. We had brats and say by the campfire until really late. The weather was perfect for a fire: not so cold that it was miserable, but cold enough to make you really appreciate the warmth of the coals.
Randall Jackson, pastor of Concord-Grandview Baptist just south of Nashville donated his time, material, and expertise to help us put in another door to the master bath so that it can be accessed from the hallway. (He also hooked us up with a dishwasher that actually works!) Earlier this spring I did some basic renovation to the bathrooms, adding GFCI outlets, updated fixtures, and fixing the walls and paint. The house is coming along!
Our wonderful neighbor, John Baker, donated a lawnmower to our cause (to cut the back yard) and we have worked out an arrangement so that he cuts the front yard and we do his weed-eating. Sweet deal! He has been a blessing. Last summer he cut our grass every time but once....we owe him big.
Last March we hosted an evangelism forum, lead by Sam and Art Rainer. We had around 20 people in attendance and spent the afternoon eating, fellowshipping, and discussing the responsibilities and implications of the Great Commission. Judson Baptist Church donated 30 folding chairs for the event and is letting us keep them for future events that we host.
In March we also managed to get 3 of the Bink boys on the Appalachian Trail for 3 days and 2 night. Josh couldn’t get away. Dave, Ross, and I had a blast (not to mention blisters).
There is also a girls ministry house in the works here in Nashville (around the corner!) and in Louisville.....more about that soon!
(oh yeah, I thought I'd add this photo...the fellowship of the bink)
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