Good Grades All The Way!

Well, for whatever reason, I went back to seminary this last semester. Many people have found that to be surprising, but not me. There is no doubt I did not take advantage of the education I received while attending LCC. However, though I did not show it through my efforts, I truly respected my professors. Through the ups and downs, they maintained constant encouragement and accountability. Because of them, I am better for it.

But why go back and why now? To right some of the wrong and to redevelop some pieces in my thinking. I want to be equipped the best I can be for this church plant and surprising LCS was very much on the pulse of some things I needed to develop. I have enjoyed my classes and professors. But here is the good news - though I had to take and incomplete in one class, (which means I have extra time to complete my work due to the complex schedule for church planting) I am pleased to announce that I have received an "A" for Strategies and Methods for Urban Ministry and an "A-" in Imaging God's World.

Truth be known, I am beside myself. I really thought I wouldn't make it some days. But I can learn on this level as well as succeed. I thank God, my wife, and those pesky profs for continung to challenge and spur me on to seminary. Oh and I also need to thank Mike Wittl who is sitting somewhere in Avon saying "I told you that seminary would be different."

Take care and God bless,

Danny

Homeless no more

Kristi has shared good news with us today. We have found a home in Tampa to rent. Our new home - 3 bedroom and 2 bath, 1600 square foot home - is at 5906 Birchwood Drive in Tampa, Florida 33625. I am greatful we have found a home. We can now begin to put roots down and begin our life in Florida. (Which is a nice thought in the midst of an ice storm in central Illinois.)

Thanks be to God for his provision. It is good to trust and see Him at work. God is good - all the time.

Catch you at the beach!

Danny Schaffner

Where am I?

Some of you have wondered where I have been lately. I have been in Indianapolis, Tampa, Chicago, Lincoln, Tampa, New York (Manhattan), Bloomington, and every other town in the midwest. Why? Because I am in need of training. Matter of fact I am in Nashville, TN right now for training.

Pray for us - the Schaffner's that is. Kristi is actually in Tampa Dec. 6-9 looking for a place to live. We know roughly where we'd like to live, but we haven't quite dialed it in on a house yet.

Pray for the team - we are recruiting our team and fundraising. We are looking to do one more mailing this year for end of the year gifts. Pray that God would move people to support what we are doing. (To send gifts, send to: The Tampa Project - 312 Crosstown Rd. #232 - Peachtree, GA 30269) We are also recruiting people to move to Tampa and be a part of our community. Specifically we have recruited our Children's Minister and she is starting the process with us. Pray also that we will find a Worship/ Associate person soon.

Well, that's it for now. Take care and God bless.

Thank you for your prayers, support, and love.

In His Love,

Danny