I enjoyed seeing everyone at the TAA Convention. We missed seeing some of you that have not missed in a while.
I talked to a customer who has some serious health issues. He told me to get in the pickup with him so we could look at some of his equipment. I didn’t have a mask on, and we couldn’t social distance. I told him I could follow him in my pickup. He said, “I know where I’m going when I die. I win either way. Get in and ride with me.” If you have read scripture, you know that in the end, we win. Christ is coming back for all of us who have accepted him as Christ and Savior.
Please continue to pray for all of those effected by the Chinese virus and that a vaccine will be developed.
A motion was passed at the 2019 Conference and Show at NAA that the business meeting be opened with prayer. At the 2020 Virtual Convention for NAA, the board declined to open meetings with prayer. I appreciate our TAA Board and Membership acknowledging God at our TAA Conventions.
I saw a sign in South Texas that stated, “Kneel for Almighty God and Stand for the Flag”.
Billy Loyd Sawyers, 65, died Saturday morning July 18th. Loyd was an Army veteran and auctioneer. He was a passionate follower of Christ and lived his life to the fullest. Loyd never met a stranger. And as Loyd would ask, “Has anyone told you Jesus loves you today?”
Long time TAA member Henry Storey went to be with the Lord. I was at the visitation. I visited with Pat and the family. Henry would close each of our FCAI meetings with prayer. He set a record attendance at TAA conventions. I know it was at least 50, maybe more. Henry was selected as a charter member of the Texas Auctioneer Hall of Fame and was a past president of the Texas Auctioneers Association which granted lifetime membership to he and Patsy. Henry was a member of Salt Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for over 60 years.
Prayer Requests
Allen Huegatter’s Mom – Bowie, TX
Ashley D Harbour – Mt. Pleasant, TX
Bob Mitchell – Terrell, TX
Brenda Kaddatz – Hillsboro, TX
Cindy Kaplan – Plano, TX
Pam Hall (Dana Burgess’ Mom) – Graham, TX Kyle Mitchell – Terrell, TX
Pat Storey – Early, TX
Deborah Mayer – Lincoln, TX
Mike Jones – Dallas, TX
Lori Jones – Dallas, TX
Tracie Davis’ Mother
Logan Thomas’ Wife
Forres Meadows – Boerne, TX
Charlie Waller – Uvalde, TX
Doug Meier (Craig Meier’s Dad) – Bardwell, TX
Soldiers
Melissa Cloughly
Corporal Chandler Kasper
SGM Chad M. Johnson
People who have passed or lost loved ones who have gone to be with the Lord
Rene Bates – McKinney, TX 2-27-20
Jimmy Royston, Earth, TX – 6-1-2020 Ben Royston’s Dad Henry Storey, Early, TX – 5-31-2020
John Stamm, Wayland, MI – 5-26-2020
Roger French’s Father-in-law
Brother of Gary Worstell – 6-16-2020
Charles Vaught – 7-18-2020 George’s brother
John Smith, Amarillo, TX – 7-4-2020 Paul Smith’s Dad John Lemons Jackie and Lori’s uncle
Ross McClendon Sheila Sisk’s Dad
Jerry Blancett, College Station, TX – 7-8-2020
Mike Jones Father
Praise Reports
Joshua Rush – cancer free
O.C. Mangold celebrated his 82nd birthday
America’s Auction Academy supports FCAI at each auction school.
A special Thank You to Mike Jones and Lori Jones and the students. The next Auction school will be 9-25 to10-2-2020.
Renee Sample Bohot who got married at the TAA Convention.
Michaela Pearson and Carson Kaddatz who are engaged.
TDLR
I recently had to deal with a complaint at TDLR. The complaint was resolved. Todd Kercheval assisted me.
If you need assistance with a matter at TDLR, you can contact Todd or me.
Please renew your FCAI membership if you have not.
Support Our Veterans
Let us know if you have any deployed troops. We send packages to them.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. – 1 Corinthians 15:57
Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord you God will be with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:19
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May God Bless You,
Alvin Kaddatz