Well, we are all back to school. No more lazy summer days or trips from here to yonder.....It's time to hit the books, find time for practices, clubs, etc.....and, most importantly....It is time to PRIORITIZE GOD in the mix. Sunday we kick off S.O.S. or "Sold Out September". Be sure that you are IN THE MIX. It is the time to kick things off to the RIGHT start. My parents always told me, "You will only get out of something what you are willing to put IN." Another thing they said was, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." ...... So often we are guilty of saying things like "I'm just not being fed" when it comes to church. Maybe we should look closely at our lives and see if we are "SPIRITUALLY ANOREXIC". That is, the banquet table is laid in God's WORD, through devotionals, Bible studies, and quiet moments alone with Jesus, but we are CHOOSING Not to eat. Let's not be guilty of spiritual anorexia. Let's take that first "BITE" and begin to be nourished by being in God's WORD daily and taking hold of all He has for us. Join us for "Sold Out September" and start off the year RIGHT. You won't be sorry!
Join us for :
Mmmmm....Party on Wednesdays at 7:00 (Trinity Center - Youth Room)
Sunday school on Sunday at 9am v(TC- Youth Room)
S.O.S. (Sold out September) Sunday @ 6:00pm (TC - Youth Room)
CPR (Crestview Parental Recharge) Youth Parent Meeting - Sunday 5:00 pm (TC - Youth room)
Monday, August 25, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
On to Texas Soil!!!!
Just talked to Rob. The team is in line at the border right now - 4:55. They will probably be home at around 10pm.
We are all EXCITED to have DADDY HOME!!!!!!
Stay tuned in days to come. I will post pics to share!
We are all EXCITED to have DADDY HOME!!!!!!
Stay tuned in days to come. I will post pics to share!
Heading Home!
Sorry for the delay in blogging. We spent a couple of days at the lake with Eva and Coby. Fun times!
Before I start the blogging, I will put the plea out one more time:
Is there ANYONE who feels led to help take the vans back to El Paso???? Byron flies out to Atlanta upon his return and Rob was suppose to have kids at Rock the Desert on Friday- but he and I will have to forego RTD for the van return as it stands.. They are going to be exhausted ...Anyway....It is a need, please pray about it and see how the Lord leads.
The last couple of days I've only had only a few text messages.
Tuesday was a pretty rough day for them as they lost 5 to sickness. They were able to go into one of the villages, however and had a great day of ministry. Noone accepted Christ on Tuesday but they felt that the people were very receptive and the students did a beautiful job again in ministry.
Wednesday Text:
"Day was fun...everyone was feeling better. We toured Copper Canyon then went to the hot springs in another part of the canyon. Ate pizza in Creel tonight...then everyone finished shopping. Leaving at 6am for home!"
I asked what time they thought they'd be back and he said "9pm?????" With the road into Creel being crazy as they have been for them each day, I think that he was afraid to put an exact time on it. If I hear more, I will post!
Thank you for praying for the team this week and, parents, for entrusting your treasures to Rob and Byron (and mostly to the Lord) for the week. I know that, like me, you are anxious to have them all back on Midland soil! Isn't it such a blessing to hear the stories and know what a beautiful ministry that they have had this week!
God is SOOOOO GOOD!!!!
By the way...keep this blogspot on your favorites. We will begin to use this for details (time, place, etc) when we have an activity!
Before I start the blogging, I will put the plea out one more time:
Is there ANYONE who feels led to help take the vans back to El Paso???? Byron flies out to Atlanta upon his return and Rob was suppose to have kids at Rock the Desert on Friday- but he and I will have to forego RTD for the van return as it stands.. They are going to be exhausted ...Anyway....It is a need, please pray about it and see how the Lord leads.
The last couple of days I've only had only a few text messages.
Tuesday was a pretty rough day for them as they lost 5 to sickness. They were able to go into one of the villages, however and had a great day of ministry. Noone accepted Christ on Tuesday but they felt that the people were very receptive and the students did a beautiful job again in ministry.
Wednesday Text:
"Day was fun...everyone was feeling better. We toured Copper Canyon then went to the hot springs in another part of the canyon. Ate pizza in Creel tonight...then everyone finished shopping. Leaving at 6am for home!"
I asked what time they thought they'd be back and he said "9pm?????" With the road into Creel being crazy as they have been for them each day, I think that he was afraid to put an exact time on it. If I hear more, I will post!
Thank you for praying for the team this week and, parents, for entrusting your treasures to Rob and Byron (and mostly to the Lord) for the week. I know that, like me, you are anxious to have them all back on Midland soil! Isn't it such a blessing to hear the stories and know what a beautiful ministry that they have had this week!
God is SOOOOO GOOD!!!!
By the way...keep this blogspot on your favorites. We will begin to use this for details (time, place, etc) when we have an activity!
Monday, August 4, 2008
An Email from Daddy.....3 Accepted Christ today!!!!!
(Pics from Ryan)
We were so excited .....we just got an email from daddy! (Rob, of course) I thought I'd share it with you since it shows what is going on with the team. Sounds like things are going well! Salvations to report!!!!
From Rob to family: "
Hey Fam! Miss each of you sooooo much! We just finished our group time tonight and Josh led us in a great time of reflection. We were finally able to go into one of the Tarahumara villages today! Wow...God is good! Two women and one girl accepted Christ today after Miguel's wife, Azuzana, gave her testimony about spending time as a single mom. Several of the ladies in this village are single moms and it really hit them where they were. Our team did an awesome job playing with the children (basketball, catch, balloon animals, and just balloons...all of the balloons we had). Monty spent time cutting the boy's hair...like an expert as it is in the genes! Sage read the Bible story and Tara gave a word of testimony to about 45 Tarahumara. The roads were again crazy, but our "Little Mules" (aka-the vans) were up to the task. Tomorrow we are set to go into another village where we will prepare lunch for about 70 Tarahumara. Again we ask for your prayers for travel safety...health...and another receptive village to minister in! Can't wait to return home, but continue to have expectant hearts as God uses our team here in Creel. Well...about to run out of battery so...TTFN! I love each of you so much!
Rob (Daddy)
*As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people. Psalm 125 :2I will keep you posted if I hear anything before we leave, but I probably won't have a computer to post tomorrow night. Eva is taking us all to the lake for some fun before daddy gets home. We should be back Wed night with a report. Feel free to comment on a blog if you get any new info. Everyone would love to hear what you hear!!!!
Blessings!
Donna
YEAH A PHONE CALL!!!!
YEAH A PHONE CALL!! I just thought I'd give it a try and it went through! We were both surprised! (although I don't know what international roaming may cost....I may be taking donations!) It was very encouraging to hear Rob's voice as he was having such a good time. I think I was most worried that they were discouraged - but that is not at all what I got. They had worked on building the bunk beds all day and interacted with some of the people. They were able to take a scenic drive up to see the waterfalls, then the owner of the encampment where they are staying had a really nice fajita dinner for them. Rob said that the hotel owner is going above and beyond to take care of them and make everything so nice. He even called some of his friends who play the guitar and some flute thingy to come in for entertainment during dinner. He said they were playing all of the oldies - Boston, etc. and the kids were diggin' it. Tiffany even requested "Hotel California" and they busted it out! He said that the kids had a GREAT time.
They had a sweet time of prayer last night, as well. Rob does something that we call "the chair" which he uses to minister to students. A chair is placed in the center of the room and anyone who needs prayer sits in the chair. The other students (as led) gather around and pray over that student. Rob was touched by the students willingness to minister to one another.
As for today, the plan was to go to two different villages, I believe.
NOTICE: The link on the right to "American Gringo Ryan's" website on Creel. Ryan has a ministry building water wells. There are some great Creel photos and it will give you an idea of where they are. http://www.downinmexico.org/creel.html
Prayer needs for the day/week:
They had a sweet time of prayer last night, as well. Rob does something that we call "the chair" which he uses to minister to students. A chair is placed in the center of the room and anyone who needs prayer sits in the chair. The other students (as led) gather around and pray over that student. Rob was touched by the students willingness to minister to one another.
As for today, the plan was to go to two different villages, I believe.
NOTICE: The link on the right to "American Gringo Ryan's" website on Creel. Ryan has a ministry building water wells. There are some great Creel photos and it will give you an idea of where they are. http://www.downinmexico.org/creel.html
Prayer needs for the day/week:
- You may or may not have heard that Bradly Kuhn lost his grandmother over the weekend. Please be in prayer for the Kuhn family - esp. for Bradly. It was decided that Bradly remain on the trip - but we know that it is difficult to be away from family at a time like this.
- good weather and safe passage today to the villages.
- the health of several of the students and Byron who are not feeling 100%.
- the team to have the opportunity to minister to many.
- spiritual growth and maturity as our group gives to the Lord.
- encouragement, endurance, patience and strength as they face challenges.
OUR GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Waterfalls!
Rob's update came at 4:55 today in the form of a text message:
"No village today due 2 possible heavy storms :( Went to church this morning .....Working on construction of beds today. (part of their planned ministry) Plan to go see waterfalls this evening....ready to minister to the T Indians."
Maybe God wants them to minister right where they are!
"No village today due 2 possible heavy storms :( Went to church this morning .....Working on construction of beds today. (part of their planned ministry) Plan to go see waterfalls this evening....ready to minister to the T Indians."
Maybe God wants them to minister right where they are!
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