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My Grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Micah won a Gold and Silver Medal at his first swim meet in Anderson, SC. The highlight of the day was meeting Radio and having him join us in cheering Micah to victory. What an inspiring day!

The year seems to be shaping up to be a year of laboring. There are times when you feel as if you're reaping a harvest, and there are times when you're just toiling. I remember the old hymn we used to sing (ALL the Time!) "Toiling On, Toiling On," It seems like work just singing it! The Father said there'd be times like this! But In the midst of my doing, it is there that the Lord is growing me. These are the times when I am becoming stronger in my faith, more determined in my calling, and when I grow weary, more reliant upon my Lord.

We've been ministering mostly in South Carolina this year. When it comes to toiling and reaping in the church, we done some of both. The Lord has blessed at several meetings with decisions being made. We know this is a result of hearts being ready to hear what God has to say. It is awesome to see God working in the hearts of His people.

Pray for our family as we minister here in our home church and abroad. Jamie is now an Evangelist with the Evangelism Network of the South Carolina Southern Baptist Convention as well. He has also been traveling some and teaching weekend parenting conferences in addition to his duties here at the church.

So many people ask about Micah because of hearing my testimony concerning him. For those of you who haven't seen us in a while, he has grown into a young man of 13. He's almost as tall as me. He is going to school now for 2 hours a day. (Luckiest kid in the world!) He is currently training to participate in the Special Olympics: Throwing a softball, running the 50 meter, and swimming. He and his siblings have grown much closer in the past year as they mature (and he stops hitting them!)

He stills sings, "Jesus Loves Me" when he's able to be with me in concert. He's never declined; although, it is a little tricky to sing when you're thirteen and your voice is changing! A couple of months ago he started singing in a very high soprano voice. He sang the whole song that way staying on pitch. Somehow I managed to keep a straight face. When he finished I just said, "Well, I've never heard him do that as a soprano."

We thank you for your prayers!

It has been far too long since I have shared! We were so blessed this past year. The Lord allowed us to minister in about 120 services! One of the things that I will NEVER ceased to be amazed by is seeing God's people kneeling at the altar at the end of a service. Sometimes it does get weary telling my story. There are days when I'm just a little too full of myself, and I just don't want to "bare my soul" to a room full of strangers. Days when I don't want to share my faults and failures! But those are usually the times when the altar will be full and my Father gently reminds me that it's not about me.

The world is looking for something real.

The church needs a faith that is real.

We need to share the Word of God with those around us, but we also need to share how that Word has been at work in our lives.

What has God done for you lately? Tell someone about it!

Just had to share some exciting news! I am pleased to now be affiliated with the South Carolina Evangelism Network. As a music evangelist it is a wonderful fit for our ministry. This week I've been privileged to participate in two associational revivals. The evangelists from our state are powerful preachers! Check it Out at: http://www.scbaptist.org/article96778.htm

Wow! What a crazy summer this has been! The Lord has allowed us to minister in over 60 meetings so far this year, and the remainder of the year is pretty much filled up. Wish I had kept up to date on this page, because now there is just too much to tell.

We've been in some awesome churches that are really excited about serving. The believers at Seminole First Baptist of Seminole, FL are doing a great job of reaching their community. What a sweet time of fellowship we had at 2nd Baptist and Sweat Memorial in Waycross.

A service that will not be forgotten was the 58th Homecoming at Parkwood Baptist Church in Concord, NC. Pastor Darrell Cobel celebrated 35 years as pastor and is retiring at the end of the year. There were hundreds in attendance as they burned the note on their facilities. This is a church with warm fellowship and a heart for evangelizing their community. What a privilege it was to speak and sing at Bro. Cobel's last homecoming as pastor.

We've also been in some powerful meetings that have gotten us pumped up about serving. The South Florida Minister's Conference was a blessing. Never before have I seen a church full of pastors worship like those men of God. Jamie and I took the youth from our church to Powerlife Youth Camp. What an awesome week of preaching and worship!! (and walking!) We also greatly enjoyed the Adult Powerlife Conference this year. I think the preaching and singing gets better every year. What a blessing Dr. Sam Wolfe was to me! He brought two challenging messages concerning prayer. I cannot begin to tell you how powerful this conference is. Next year will be the 20th Anniversary. Make plans to be there! You will greatly benefit from this time of renewal!

On a more personal note - the kids and I are going to begin our school year this week! The Lord has provided a tutor for Micah, Ms. Robin Miller. What an awesome answer to prayer she has been! Pray for her as she undertakes this task of helping us teach Micah.

A couple of months back Micah sang, "Jesus Loves Me" as a solo in church. He has done this several times since during concerts. He sings it like he means it. He has also begun to pray. We haven't figured out what he's saying yet - except "Dear God" and "Amen" The middle is jibberish to us but God knows!

Traveling without Jamie has been challenging, but the Lord is faithful. "Let us not grow weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we faint not." Pray that the Lord will continue to use our ministry to encourage believers and to enlighten the lost of their need for the Savior.

Your Servant, Kelley

These three gals were Ruppes before they married. You spell that H-A-R-M-O-N-Y

Greg and his brother penned, "The Midnight Cry" among many other powerful songs.

If you don't already have their music, it's a must have! Phenomenal ministry!

Kelley will be on Watchmen Broadcasting Friday, April 13, at 8:00pm. You can watch the broadcast live via the web by going to www.streamingfaith.com and clicking on the Watchmen Broadcasting listing on the right of the screen. (Scroll down - it's in alphabetical order)

Happy Resurrection Day!

We are enjoying a couple of weeks of rest from road travel, but soon we will be off again and running. You'll notice on my schedule I am trying to be at my new home church more on Sunday mornings. We are settling in to our new home and the Lord has truly been blessing Jamie's efforts to reach families in our community. We have averaged 35-40 visitors on Wednesday nights. Pray for these families as we try to demonstrate God's love for them!

March had us busy in Florida and Southeast GA. On March 2, I was privileged to participate in an annual fund raising effort by Kenny and Donna Wilder. This is done in memory of their daughter, Christy, who while she was alive struggled with disabilities, but has now gone on to be with the Lord. Their efforts have paved the way for two special education students at the University of North Florida. More than anything our children with disabilities need teachers who love the Lord and are committed to helping all of His children find His purpose for their lives.

We are excited about being added to the home page of The Autism Family Training Project website. The Autism Family Training Project is a four-year study being conducted by the University of Florida's Colleges of Nursing and Education. They have made Whisper His Name available to their parents. Pray that the Lord will use this song to touch lives!

We would love to hear from you!

Kelley