Today was our last full day in Ireland.  We spent time with Paul Houghton, father of Rachael, who is seriously considering the Furnace Midwest internship.  We would love for her to join us as we run hard after God and learn to take others with us.  She’s a great young woman and her dad is a man of God.

After our visit with Paul, we checked out Mellifont Abbey, a 12th centuryAbbey in County Louth.  It was out last historical visit on the trip.  What a wonderful time we’ve had here!  It really is hard to say goodbye to our friends and such a beautiful country.  We’ve seen God move in great ways and have hopefully poured fuel on the fires of prayer here.  It’s been a massive honor just tp play a small part in what the Lord is doing in Ireland.

To my wife and wonderful sons, I miss you so much and I can’t wait to hold you again!  I love you.  Thanks for releasing me for this time!

Mellifont Abbey

The whole team for one last picture

Today was a great day of ministry!  We had church with Emmanuel Community Church of Dundalk.  What a special worshiping church!  I had the honor of giving the message this morning, and then the interns and I prayed for members of the congregation.  Afterward we had a good “craic” with Pastor Peter and his wife Philemena at McGeough’s.  Other members from the church were there and it was such rich fellowship!

Tomorrow, we’ll be meeting with the father of a girl who is strongly considering the Furnace Midwest internship.  He has some questions and, since we’re here, we’re going to meet with him personally!  So many here have shown great interest in the School of Worship and The Furnace.  I think God might be preparing us to be an international ministry!

Emmanuel Community Church Dundalk

Worshiping at Emmanuel

Praying for our friends in Dundalk

Sunday lunch at McGeough's

What a terrific day!  This morning we had a powerful prayer meeting with the people of Emmanuel Community Church in Dundalk.  We prayed the Word of God, prayed for each other, and talked about praying with diligence and perseverance.  Lots of prayers, hugs, and tears.  It’s so amazing to see God moving in Ireland!

After prayer, the ladies from the church made s homemade soup and scones.  The fellowship and food was so refreshing!

This evening, we were on the radio, with Pastor Peter Lynch, discussing prayer.  It’s such a challenge to talk about prayer to an unsaved listening audience.  What an honor to go on the air and share with thousands of people in Ireland about drawing nearer to God!

On our way back to Slane we stopped to see Slane Abbey one more time.  Watching the sun set from such an incredible place is truly breathtaking!

Enjoy the video and pictures…

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Prayer meeting in Dundalk

Lunch with friends

On the air on Dundalk FM 100

Sunset at the Hill of Slane

Slane Abbey