When I was a teenager in Buhl, Idaho, Pastor Keith & Carol Butler were pastors at Calvary Assembly of God. After 30 years they were able to reunite. The Butler's children, Craig and Christa were around ages 4 and 6 last time I saw them and had no idea that a third child even existed. Just like Anna, their son Kent came along 13 years after their next youngest. Greg and Anna were able to meet them for the first time, though it felt like we were all already family . Keith and Carol have been pastoring here in Berryville, Arkansas for 30 years...WOW! That is so awesome, and they have a wonderful congregation. This opportunity was a God connection and an empowering start for this tour. Pastor Keith and Carol are the kind of people that truly love people, and seek to follow God's will for their live and the lives of those they shepherd and we love them dearly.
Not having Mike and Janice Kennedy with us has been an adjustment in filling the holes that they so beautifully filled. We miss their fun personalities and incredible servant hearts, but know that God has wonderful things in store for their new ministry opportunities. In order to fill some of the practical roles like carrying heavy equipment in and out of the church and set up, we have asked the churches to help by providing helpers. A huge thank you to the Butlers and their incredible team of people here with nothing less than servant hearts! Set up and tear down were amazingly smooth and skillful as these precious people jumped in and even knew what they were doing. God is so good and provides all that we have need of.
