Buran Kids September 2011
Greetings everyone! It’s October, and we are now entering my favorite time of the year . . . autumn in Southern California! As we head towards the holiday season, I just wanted to give an update for all of those interested in the current happenings in my life.
First of all, the family is doing great. Jennifer continues to work at Calvary Chapel Schools and has adjusted to the flow of the new school year. Hannah is carrying a full load at Vanguard University, in anticipation of graduating in the spring with her BA in Communications. Leah and her fiancé, Jakeh, are in full swing as they make plans for their wedding day in March of 2012. Timmy is now a junior in high school, carrying a strong GPA while also working part time, coaching gymnastics. Luke began high school and is a linebacker/quarterback on the FroshSoph football team at Calvary Chapel High School. Last month we adopted a cat, his name is Max. Everyone in the family really likes him and he is really cool! Our dogs, Buster and Lilo, like him too!
Joey Surfs Steamer Lane Santa Cruz
Things are going really well at the church, Worship Generation. The pastors and myself took a trip to Santa Cruz for a pastors Conference in early September.
We had a great time, while also catching some waves at Steamer Lane. The church leadership and the congregation are making plans for the holiday season, and the special events that come with it. I am still teaching the Gospel of Luke on Saturday nights, and I recently began the book of James on Tuesday nights. If you are ever passing through and come to a service at Worship Generation, be sure to come up front and say “hi” to me after the service!
In the end of October I will be going to England to help run the British Junior Surfing Championships. I am really excited about this trip and look forward to seeing some of the athletes from this years National Team. Not only will I see old friends, I look forward to making new friends, as I will have the chance to meet some of the new upcoming surfers as well as parents and sponsors. It is going to be an exciting trip! One final note, from the surf aspect of my life, I am planning on having the movie “Beyond the Dream” translated into Portuguese, French, German, and Japanese over the next few months.
I hope all of you have a great autumn and encourage all of us to have thankful hearts toward God for the many blessings He has given each and everyone of us.
God bless,
Joey