Update for drock

I guess it HAS been along time since I have talked to most of you. A lot of things are different for me and my family, so let me update you. Our first child, Walker, was born on August 16, 2006, so he is now about 5 months old. He is healthy and happy, so we are truly blessed. We also have moved to Mount Vernon, Indiana, which is just west of Evansville, IN. I am pastoring a small church in a small town. Of course, this is a new experience for me; especially since I am the only staff. The church is a typical situation: an older church that needs to grow or it will die. So I am preaching, praying, and trying to make contacts with people in the community. Mount Vernon has a local newspaper that is published once a week, and I have written a couple of short articles that have been published. One on the biblical picture of angels (to go along with the Christmas season) and one on recognizing God's sovereignty over our schedules (James 4). The paper is pretty open to receiving submissions from local pastors, so I am trying to take advantage of it. I have also had lunch with the BCM director for the schools in Evansville. One of the universities, University of Southern Indiana, is on our side of Evansville, so I hope to make contact with some students there.
All in all, we are still getting adjusted. We moved here at the end of November. It is hard for us to make contact with young couples, to make friends, but we continue to strive. Pray for us as we minister here in Mount Vernon, as the only Southern Baptist church in town. May God build a strong church that honors His Son, Jesus Christ.
Mike T.--Congratulations on your marriage. I hope you are blessed.
The rest, let me know what has been happening over the past several months.
By the way, I turn 30 on January 15. I am getting old.
Also, I think I saw Craig Naylor on TV at the Championship game. Any confirmation of that?
God bless,
Derrick