From a Director’s Heart “For everything there is a season…”- Ecclesiastes 3:1. This scripture has been resonating in me for a few months now. We are in a different season! As you know, Dara and I are expecting our first baby in March. In September, we became associate pastors at Occupied Church, overseeing ministry of…
Disaster Relief Coordinator, Abiding Word Church, Sterling, IL I did not grow up attending church; no one in my family did really. I attended church a few times a year with my wife when she would ask me to go with her. I enjoyed going with her and listening to the messages, it just wasn’t…
Big Family News! We are very excited to announce that our family is growing! Baby Simons will be making his or her appearance in mid-March. Dara and the baby will be spending tornado season at home in Tulsa, while Scott will continue to serve disaster affected communities. Please be praying with us a for…
Recent Disasters We had a busy spring! Responding to four disasters in three months kept us on our toes. April- Rochelle/Fairdale, IL Tornado May- Bridge Creek, OK Tornado May- Van, TX Tornado June- San Marcos, TX Flooding Tulsa Projects We finally look official! We were able to get the ministry decal on the truck. Thank…
Serving in San Marcos, Texas: Helping Affected Families in the Name of Jesus! The Memorial Day Weekend storm systems brought heavy rain and flooding to Hays County, Texas. The predominantly Hispanic community of San Marcos was heavily affected, as was the neighboring town of Wimberly. We are blessed to be spending three and a half weeks in…
Bridge Creek, Oklahoma: Helping Affected Families in the Name of Jesus! Last Wednesday evening, an EF-3 ornado hit several small communities in central Oklahoma. None were hit harder that Bridge Creek, OK. We were able to spend a few days working with local residents and helping them cut trees and clean up their yards. Al is rebuilding…
Serving in Northern Illinois Helping Affected Families in the Name of Jesus! Last Thursday evening, an EF-4 tornado hit several small communities in northern Illinois. Of the 76 homes in Fairdale, 50 of them were destroyed. We are blessed to be partnered with Abiding Word Church in Sterling, IL in serving the affected families in Rochelle,…
