Every road traveled brings with it turns in the road, changes of direction, and unfamiliar territory. Our road to Oregon has recently changed drastically. Since we answered the call of the Lord to embark into church planting in Oregon last September we have spent much of our time in preparation. We have spent much time in preparing for deputation. We have spent much time in preparation for transition in our current ministry of Assistant/Youth Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Candor, NC. We spent much time in preparation for this past summer at Living Water Christian Camp, which is a great ministry of Tabernacle Baptist Church. All of that preparation is over and we still have much preparation for the future ahead of us, but we are now on full-time deputation.

The summer months were mostly taken up with ministry at Living Water Christian Camp. What a privilege it has been to spend the last 10 summers working at this wonderful ministry. The Lord has allowed us to grow immensely through our time there. We have also had the opportunity to impact many college and high school students who have been part of our staff. Without a doubt though the best part of camp is seeing God change lives. What a great thing it was to see many souls accept Christ as Savior this summer and others make life changing decisions. I was even able to lead a teenage guy to Christ this summer. That opportunity and experience never grows old! During the summer months we took our Youth Group on a missions trip to help Pastor Barry Byrne at his church in Bledsoe, KY. It was a blessing to be able to minister on Sunday and then host a teen rally for the rest of our time there.

Sprinkled in the summer months we were able to present our ministry in a few churches. Our very first meeting was in June with Pastor Mike Lynn at West Hampden Baptist Church in Hampden, Maine. Edwin was the only one of us to go to Maine as Cassie was 8 months pregnant and in no state to travel. While there Edwin was able to run a youth outing, preach at their daughter, Joanna Lynn's high school graduation, teach Sunday School, present our ministry and preach in the AM service, sing in the PM service, and sample some of Gifford's Ice Cream! When in Maine it is a must! What a blessing to be with such wonderful people in a great place.

During the summer God blessed us with our third son, Canaan Elijah Lugo. He was born July 13, 2013. Mom and baby came through the pregnancy just fine. Now Gabe and Josiah have another playmate and Canaan has constant, built in entertainment provided by his two older brothers.

At the end of the summer we were able to present our ministry on a Wednesday night at Community Baptist Church in Garner, NC. This church was planted in 2006 by Pastor Mike Knight and he is still the Pastor there. Our good friends, Chad and Lauren Morris have been ministering at that church for about the last four years as well.

We were also at Oakwood Baptist Church in Anderson, SC and had a great time with Pastor Jeff Davis. We were able to spend a whole Sunday worshipping with the people at Oakwood and we presented our ministry during the evening service.

Full time deputation started in earnest for us on September 22, 2013. This was the opening service for Missions Conference at our home church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Candor, NC. What privilege it was to share our heart and vision with the people we love so dearly. Edwin preached on the "Open Doors" God gives us. The people were wonderfully faithful and humbly responsive to God's Word. As we write this letter we just finished up a meeting with the fine people of Bethel Baptist Church in Hartselle, AL. We are currently at Calvary Baptist Church in Middleton, TN. We are enjoying the great fall weather and the southern hospitality of Pastor Tim Matthews and his family. From here we head south for a few more weeks. In the coming weeks we will be at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Decatur, AL on a Sunday Morning, Sweet Springs Baptist Church in Ardemore, AL for a Wednesday Evening service, and Fairview Baptist Church, Decatur, AL for their Missions Emphasis weekend. We are looking forward to those meetings! After that we head to Florida to spend some time with Edwin's mom while we are at Providence Baptist Church, Riverview, FL for their Missions Conference. We are looking forward to being with Pastor David Goforth and his family. Pastor Goforth was Edwin's Youth Pastor growing up and had a huge impact on Edwin's life.

After a full October we head home for a bit before heading to Missions Conference at Eastside Baptist Church in Statesville, NC. After a few more weeks at home we will head out to Oregon to enjoy Thanksgiving and Cassie's birthday with her parents, as well as presenting our ministry in some churches out there. Life has become busy, but God has consistently provided for our every need. Traveling with three young boys is not easy, but they have been great travelers. We have been provided with wonderful places to stay that afford us privacy and a great place for Cassie to do homeschooling with Gabe. At the same time they have provided places for our boys to get out and play! We have taken advantage of some of the places we have been for field trips for Gabe. Last week we went to the Space & Rocket Center in Hunstville, AL. We also enjoyed a trip to Memphis, TN to see the mighty Mississippi River! God has been good to us and we are thoroughly enjoying our time meeting new people, sharing our heart and vision with people, and encouraging and challenging people with the Word of God!

Just this past Sunday while we were home as I was able to lead a young girl to Christ! It was a great reminder of what God has called us to do! Let's keep the main thing, the main thing!!!