The Ort Family

Last Saturday, we spent a long day at LEI charging parking from those who wanted to go to the Oktoberfest.  Our location was ideal, so when the main parking lot was full, cars started coming to us.  This is the third year we have done this, and each time we are exhausted by 10 pm.  Because we had several of us working, we were able to accommodate about 80 cars at one time.  Our total earnings reveal that we hosted at least 300 cars during the day.  Peter especially showed determination and creativity in using a whole additional plot of grass which we had not used for cars in previous years.  As is evident from some of the photos, cell phones aided us in communicating to each other how many spaces were still vacant.  We had fun doing this family project, and were blessed monetarily as well.  Also, part of the funds go to support the work of LEI.  Our friend who manages Tutor Place (the LEI dormitory), had prayed that we would earn a certain large amount during the day, and despite skepticism on the part of some, the Lord saw fit to answer that prayer.  Praise the Lord!  Click on each thumbnail below to see a larger picture.

A week ago on Friday, some of the LEI staff walked down the street to Oktoberfest, a traditional German festival.  Notice all the Literacy and Evangelism International hats .  Most of us enjoyed a lunch of bratwurst sandwiches.

Our family watched Fireproof one night this week.  In our culture which does not understand true love as God ordained it, Fireproof shows that love is a choice.  It is the story of a collapsing marriage wherein one partner chooses to embark on a journey which will change his life.  He dares to love his wife, even through the fire.  I cannot recommend this movie highly enough.  Perhaps it will change your life.  Fireproof is much more than a good story.  It is a lesson in love, and is applicable to anyone's life, whether married or not.

By the way, there is something you should know about a certain scene in the movie.  It is refreshing to see such conviction boldly lived out.

On Thursday night, some of us had the privilege of attending an informal meeting with the Botkin family.  To my knowledge, they had never spoken in our city before.  The evening was characterized with discussion about casting a family vision, returning to Biblical principles in our families and nation, and the availability of resources to help people learn more about Biblical living, including a dvd set available around October 10th.  Many asked questions, which were answered by various members of the Botkin family.  Anna Sofia and Elizabeth signed our copies of So Much More and The Return of the Daughters DVD.  Watch for upcoming reviews of both resources!