Heartfelt Ministries had a very busy summer and fall season.  We were at many of the fairs, campgrounds, TV stations and different churches and events.  We saw our second project completed.  We thank God for every door He opens and also for every door He closes.  

Last month God layed it on someone's heart to donate enough money to Heartfelt Ministries for us to purchase a brand new computer which we desparately needed.  We were having major problems with our old one, and once again...God came through RIGHT ON TIME!  We also had another individual donate a small trailor to the ministry.  We are so thankful for God's goodness, and we so appreciate the people that provided this much needed equipment.

Our children have taken an active roll in Heartfelt Ministries.  Our daughter has been playing solos on her brand new keyboard that God recently provided her with.  She also occassionally accompanyies me on some songs.  She has also been learning sign language, so signs some of my songs. Recently, at a nursing home, she signed the song "Daystar" as I sang it, and there was a deaf lady there who's daughter attended the concert with her.  She cried through the song and couldn't thank Teesha enough for signing for her.  Our son enjoys making the people laugh with his Christian jokes.  He is learning how to play the guitar, and hopes to one day play the bass.  Mom is hoping that one day she will have her own 'live' accompanyment, and won't have to use soundtracks any longer.  It's been wonderful to see the kids get actively involved, and I know that people have really been blessed by their involvement.  We are truly proud of them, and the work that God is doing in and through them.

During the Christmas season, our daughter played a lot of the traditional Christmas songs for the elderly in the nursing homes, and our son surprised them, by dressing up as a rather "skinny" Santa and delivering a present to each resident.  It's awesome to see how their eyes light up when someone takes a little special time for them.  We started out each concert by having some fun with them, and then we moved on to the real meaning of Christmas.  Recently, at one nursing home, we were privileged to see an elderly lady give her life to the Lord.  That's what it's all about!

We ask that you keep us all in your prayers.  The past couple of months Daryl and I have both been dealing with some physical issues that have kinda taken their toll on us both.  We ask for your prayers and have every confidence that God will carry us through.  We have our plate very full with all that the ministry has going on, Daryl's full-time job, homeschooling the kids, and just plane 'life', but, we know that we are right where God wants us, and we are confident that God will give us the strength that we need as we need it.  Thank you all for your prayers, your love, and your support.  We could never express how much you all mean to us!

Love & Prayers,

Daryl & Joy