Our spring has gone by fast. Here’s an update. We made a quick trip to Chicago in late April to see all three of Greg and Judy’s boys play: Drew – baseball, Jordan – soccer, and Stephen – lacrosse. It was great to see them play, but the weather was cold – Jordan’s game ended with snow falling!

Our last trip took us to Atlanta to see Deb’s family. From there we drove to Tammi’s with stops to connect with friends in ministry. We were in North Carolina for Caleb’s graduation. After the graduation exercises we all went out for dinner to celebrate. All four of Tammi’s children are now through High School and they will have three in college next school year.

We drove home for two days and left again for Chicago for Jordan’s graduation. We got to Wheaton in time to take everyone out to celebrate Greg’s 50th and Jeff’s 43rd. After a fun dinner we went with Jeff and Beth to hear Matthew’s piano recital – he’s getting quite good. Jordan’s graduation took place in the rain, but then it cleared up in time to fellowship as an extended family followed by a dinner celebration.

You might think that all we do is travel and eat. Well, let me challenge you to read the gospels and see how often Jesus traveled and ate with people. I believe visiting and eating together is a great setting to build relationships and discuss truth to live by.

Anyway, we’re home again, catching up on grass cutting and other projects around the house. Mur and I are so blessed to have so many friends and supporters as we seek to further God’s kingdom by sharing our lives and God’s Word with those God sends our way or leads us to serve. Thank you so much for your faithful prayers.
Prayer update: Austin Shaw finished his Master’s program at Oxford. We are going to share together at Cornerstone on July 4 and he will preach there on July 11. I’ll be speaking at another church that Sunday. He’ll start studying for a Doctorate in the fall. Aaron Treadway is experiencing God’s hand upon him as he ministers in South Africa during the World Cup Soccer matches. He has preached to many and his book has been distributed. Many have made decisions for Christ. Keep praying for these guys and for me as I seek to mentor and encourage them.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!
We are planning to lead a 10 day tour to the Holy Land next year, January 26, 2011. We are having an information meeting, Sunday, May 16, 3:00 pm,  for any who are interested in joining us, at our home, 9584 Kinsman Rd., Novelty, OH. If you can’t make it but have questions about the trip email us at: ludgolz@aol.com, or call: 440 338 3947.

It has been a wonderful time in serving the Lord this year. Already we have seen some neat things come together. I’ve been busier than I expected because of the speaking I’ve done at Cornerstone Bible Church. I have been delighted with the opportunity, though. Keep praying for me – I’ll be speaking every Sunday this month. Thanks.

I am working on connecting with all the radio stations that have carried my program. I’m trusting to have this done by July. It is not easy to connect with some, especially the Spanish stations in other countries, since I don’t know Spanish. Please pray that I’ll be able to accomplish this, and in the process, hopefully add some new outlets for the program.

I asked you to pray for Aaron Treadway. Attached is the cover for the book. He recently came down with a severe case of tonsilitis. Here is some of an email I got from Aaron today:
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Hi Lud,

Thanks for your note and prayer. I’m am out of bed for the first time since Monday but see minimal signs of improvement with the tonsils. I think I’ve had the flu in addition which probably had my immune system trying to work overtime. Not feeling very chipper but it’s good to be out of bed, if only for 1-2 hour intervals. Had to cancel my two biggest meetings since arriving which were this week – Moreletta Park (biggest church is SA) and the head of the entire evangelical alliance, a guy called Moss Nathan. Lord knows though…His plans will not be thwarted.

The book went to print 2 days ago. Amazing what the Lord has done to get us to this point, and the response of those I have met with has been and continues to overwhelm.

Pray that God would provide the funds to help with this outreach project.

Thanks Lud! Continue to pray for my health. Pray for Bethany Flood and Joel Carner as they head over soon. We will be forming a daily prayer chain for June 11-July11, you will definitely be included in that! We will have some stories to tell after this Lud . . .

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I’m so grateful for your continued prayer support and can sense God’s work in my life and the continued outreach of this ministry.

God bless, Lud

Since my last update I have been following up contacts made on our trip during March. Hopefully some of these contacts will result in new outreach opportunities. I have also been preaching at Cornerstone Bible Church in Middlefield, OH. You can listen to the messages by going to www.cornerstoneneo.com.
Mur and I are planning a trip to the Holy Land next January 26, 2011 and would like to extend an invitation for you to join the group going with us. If you’d like a brochure on the trip or have questions contact us as soon as possible: phone 440 338 3947 or 440 463 6442, or you can email ludgolz@aol.com.
Lud has seen his mentoring role increase recently. It’s exciting to have significant input into the lives of folk on or wanting to be on the front lines of service. Pray for wisdom in this mentoring ministry