Dan Schmoyer’s Blog

I am going to post a blog Maggie wrote today on www.schmoyerfamily.com because I really want you all to pray for her and her Mom’s family.

I just got a phone call from my mom this morning and her little sister, my Aunt Debbie, died this morning. She has been battling cancer for the past 10 years and died at the age of 49. She has 4 children in their 20’s and the last just got married earlier this summer. Please be praying for the family, especially her husband. She was a wonderful woman and a big part of all of our lives and we will miss her terribly. She is the aunt that helped me move out to PA with my mom, some of you will remember her. She is with the Lord now and we are so thankful that she doesn’t have to suffer anymore, it is just hard for us who are still left here on Earth. Thanks guys.
Maggie

I was personally encouraged by Debbie’s strength, patience, and reliance on God throughout all her struggles.

Maggie works this weekend so she won’t have a lot of time to process this loss so PLEASE PRAY for her, her mom, and the whole family. We are still in the process of deciding whether or not Maggie will be able to attend the memorial service because of her pregnancy and travel time (it’s about a 3 hour trip each way).

Someone once told me “Prayer shows how much you care.” and that has really stuck with me as people ask me to pray for them. Thank you all for your concern and prayer.

Last night I talked with the kids here about not giving up when things get tough in life. I also talked about how we often make decisions that lead us away from a place of God’s presence in our lives. It went very well and kids responded well to the challenge I gave them at the end. I am going to post the lesson/talk here so you can check it out if you want.

Please pray for our trip next week. Things are coming together very well. I have been getting all the necessary supplies and camping stuff we need. Because of your generous scholarship support I am able to have several kids come that were not able to afford the full price. THANKS!!!! It is truly a blessing to have you all behind me.

Also, pray for Maggie and the new baby. Pray that the baby will not come until AFTER I get back from the trip. I will be in sub-par cell phone service areas while camping so if things happen to progress quickly I may not be able to answer my phone right away and find out what’s going on. I am planning on driving my own car up there so I can have the flexibility to leave right away if I get “the call”.

Thanks again for all your prayers, scholarships, and support. I would not be here without you all. “Fight the fight. Keep the faith. Finish the race.”

Dan

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