Day 10, Monday
Today was our day off. So what did we do? Nothing. We were around the house all day, mainly because we don't have a car. We worked on our inductive Bible study for Wednesday, but other than that a whole lot of nothing.
Day 11, Tuesday
Had devotions in the morning at church. We discussed 1 Kings 19, where Elijah ran away from Jezebel. Pastor Sean led it. It was just the interns. But it was really good. After that we went to the orphanage. We did a Bible study and played games with the kids there. Had such an amazing time with them.
Day 12, Wednesday
We went to church for our inductive Bible study class, led by Chris Nickerson. It was amazing. This was the first time I had really done something like this, and it was awesome. You definitely get a lot more out of Scripture when you study this way. It was a lot of fun. After that we watched a couple videos. A documentary on the revival in Uganda which was really intense. To see how they started out and then how they turned to God was amazing. We watched another video with Joel Rosenburg which was really interesting also. Then Chris (the intern) and I went over to Roscio's house and had dinner with the other interns. Tomorrow Light Shine!!!!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Day 9, Sunday
Sorry this is a day late, but I forgot.
Not much went on yesterday. Went to church, and then went out to eat. Headed back to the apartments where the Trautman's and Bynions were staying and said goodbye. Pray for safe travel as they head back to the states. The church service yesterday was amazing. Sean talked about Acts 2. It was amazing. Not enough time to go into detail, but it was very good. He talked about when the Disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and they spoke in tongues. Then we came back to Chad's and hung out for awhile.
Not much went on yesterday. Went to church, and then went out to eat. Headed back to the apartments where the Trautman's and Bynions were staying and said goodbye. Pray for safe travel as they head back to the states. The church service yesterday was amazing. Sean talked about Acts 2. It was amazing. Not enough time to go into detail, but it was very good. He talked about when the Disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and they spoke in tongues. Then we came back to Chad's and hung out for awhile.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Day 8, Saturday
Today we went to the community center, where Light Shine is to paint the bathroom, fix the toilet, and install a new sink and cabinet. A lot of the kids from Light Shine showed up and we got to play with them and they helped paint the bathroom. It was a lot of fun. It was also nice that our group got to see them one last time before they had to head home. After that we went to the Children's Museum and were there for about 2 hours. We then went to downtown Chihuahua to see a fountain show. Another busy day, but the Lord is good. It was awesome to see the kids from our group playing with the kids from Light Shine. They got along great with them and the kids from Light Shine loved them. It is awesome to see the Lord working in these kids hearts.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Day 7, Friday
Hola again,
Another amazing day in Mexico. First we went to the Church to do a little bit of cleaning. Some touch up on the paint, cleaning spots on the carpet, and reorganizing the wires for the sound board. Guess what job I had? After that we headed over to the orphanage. It was awesome to see the love that Ever has for the kids. Since they are Christians and not Catholics they get no support from the government. I loved all these kids, even though I've only known them for 3 hours. To see how much they love you, all the hugs you get when you leave, and how they tug on your hands because they want you to stay makes it very hard for you to leave. It was awesome. You can really see the Lord working through Ever and his wife's lives. Did I mention there was a dog there that actually ate rocks. Very weird. I put some videos of it on Facebook if you don't believe me. But I digress. GOD is AMAZING!!!
Talk to you soon
Another amazing day in Mexico. First we went to the Church to do a little bit of cleaning. Some touch up on the paint, cleaning spots on the carpet, and reorganizing the wires for the sound board. Guess what job I had? After that we headed over to the orphanage. It was awesome to see the love that Ever has for the kids. Since they are Christians and not Catholics they get no support from the government. I loved all these kids, even though I've only known them for 3 hours. To see how much they love you, all the hugs you get when you leave, and how they tug on your hands because they want you to stay makes it very hard for you to leave. It was awesome. You can really see the Lord working through Ever and his wife's lives. Did I mention there was a dog there that actually ate rocks. Very weird. I put some videos of it on Facebook if you don't believe me. But I digress. GOD is AMAZING!!!
Talk to you soon
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Day 6, Thursday
Hey Everybody,
Wow, what can I say today was awesome. We went over to the Nickerson's to prepare for Light Shine. Light Shine was awesome. Getting to meet all the kids was awesome. They are so much fun and it was a lot of fun working with them. Continue to pray that the Lord works in their lives, as none of them come from Christian homes. Light Shine is the only time they get to hear about the Lord. So keep them in your prayers. After Light Shine we went out to dinner and after that we went to the lookout over the city. It was absolutely stunning. While up there we had a time of prayer for the city of Chihuahua and the Tarahumara communities. It was awesome. Continue to pray.
Thanks
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Wow, what can I say today was awesome. We went over to the Nickerson's to prepare for Light Shine. Light Shine was awesome. Getting to meet all the kids was awesome. They are so much fun and it was a lot of fun working with them. Continue to pray that the Lord works in their lives, as none of them come from Christian homes. Light Shine is the only time they get to hear about the Lord. So keep them in your prayers. After Light Shine we went out to dinner and after that we went to the lookout over the city. It was absolutely stunning. While up there we had a time of prayer for the city of Chihuahua and the Tarahumara communities. It was awesome. Continue to pray.
Thanks
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Day 5
Today we left the base house and stopped at the Divisidero. Took some pictures of the canyon and bought a few things. We also saw the Balancing Rock. We drove back to Chad's house. Everybody went out to dinner, while I went with the interns to a meeting for the children's ministry. It was another good time of fellowship as I got to know the interns better and some of the people in the church. Not much else going on today.
Goodbye for now
P.S.
Pictures coming
Goodbye for now
P.S.
Pictures coming
Day1, Day 2, Day3, and Day4,
Day 1
Hey Everybody,
I know these posts are a little off, but I've been in the canyon since Sunday and have not had a chance to update. Saturday we arrived in El Paso and Chad picked us up from the airport. We had no problems at the border and were able to get across rather quickly. When we got here we went out to dinner with Chad; Sean, Lisa, and their family; and Chris, Heather, and their family. As well as the 4 interns Christopher, Sarah, Christina, and Fatima along with Hector and his wife Gloria. It was a great time of fellowship getting to meet all of them the first night.
Day2
The church service Sunday morning was awesome. There is just something about singing worship in Spanish that to me was amazing. I could really feel God's presence in the room. It was awesome. The girl singing the Spanish parts, Lilly (I think), had an amazing voice and she was singing with her whole heart. After the service we headed to Barranco del Cobre (Copper Canyon) in the Sierra Tarahumara, and the base house. We met Rogelio and his wife Claudia and their three children Samuel, Isaiah, and Junior. We also met Cesi and her mother Sequorro. All extremely nice people. Sequorro is an amazing cook (as some of you already know), and her daughter is a firecracker, very funny and just that type of personality. Rogelio and his family were so patient with us as we all tried to communicate. Rogelio knew a little English , but it was just amazing to get to know them. We had a great time of fellowship with his family when Chad took the Bynion's to meet their pen pal, Annya. It was awesome.
Day3
This is the day everybody met Annya, and her. She was a sweet girl, very shy, but very sweet. She speaks no English, however she does understand a very small amount. They were all pretty shy, but very kind. We went to Copper Canyon in the morning and it was gorgeous. How anybody could look at this and think it happened by accident is beyond me. Absolutely stunning words can't even describe it and picture's can't capture it. Cuan grande es nuestro Dios (How great is our God). We also worked on Pastor Manuel's driveway, fixing potholes and ruts with rocks and dirt. Hopefully it will last through the next couple of rainfalls.
Day4
today we went to Cascada de Cusarare. Or the Cusarare Waterfall. Something esle that is absolutely gorgeous. The kids went swimming and we had another great time of fellowship. We came back and played soccer and kickball at the school that the kids go to. Annya came with us, but left to get other shoes so she could play with us. Sadly none of us went with her, because when she got pretty much right in front of the school she was attacked and bitten in the leg by a dog. Thankfully we were able to talk to the owner's and they said it was vaccinated. She didn't need stitches since it was puncture wounds instead of lacerations. She and her family came back to the base house after dinner to say goodbye to everybody. Praise the Lord she was okay.
So much more I want to say, but it will have to wait till I get back.
Hey Everybody,
I know these posts are a little off, but I've been in the canyon since Sunday and have not had a chance to update. Saturday we arrived in El Paso and Chad picked us up from the airport. We had no problems at the border and were able to get across rather quickly. When we got here we went out to dinner with Chad; Sean, Lisa, and their family; and Chris, Heather, and their family. As well as the 4 interns Christopher, Sarah, Christina, and Fatima along with Hector and his wife Gloria. It was a great time of fellowship getting to meet all of them the first night.
Day2
The church service Sunday morning was awesome. There is just something about singing worship in Spanish that to me was amazing. I could really feel God's presence in the room. It was awesome. The girl singing the Spanish parts, Lilly (I think), had an amazing voice and she was singing with her whole heart. After the service we headed to Barranco del Cobre (Copper Canyon) in the Sierra Tarahumara, and the base house. We met Rogelio and his wife Claudia and their three children Samuel, Isaiah, and Junior. We also met Cesi and her mother Sequorro. All extremely nice people. Sequorro is an amazing cook (as some of you already know), and her daughter is a firecracker, very funny and just that type of personality. Rogelio and his family were so patient with us as we all tried to communicate. Rogelio knew a little English , but it was just amazing to get to know them. We had a great time of fellowship with his family when Chad took the Bynion's to meet their pen pal, Annya. It was awesome.
Day3
This is the day everybody met Annya, and her. She was a sweet girl, very shy, but very sweet. She speaks no English, however she does understand a very small amount. They were all pretty shy, but very kind. We went to Copper Canyon in the morning and it was gorgeous. How anybody could look at this and think it happened by accident is beyond me. Absolutely stunning words can't even describe it and picture's can't capture it. Cuan grande es nuestro Dios (How great is our God). We also worked on Pastor Manuel's driveway, fixing potholes and ruts with rocks and dirt. Hopefully it will last through the next couple of rainfalls.
Day4
today we went to Cascada de Cusarare. Or the Cusarare Waterfall. Something esle that is absolutely gorgeous. The kids went swimming and we had another great time of fellowship. We came back and played soccer and kickball at the school that the kids go to. Annya came with us, but left to get other shoes so she could play with us. Sadly none of us went with her, because when she got pretty much right in front of the school she was attacked and bitten in the leg by a dog. Thankfully we were able to talk to the owner's and they said it was vaccinated. She didn't need stitches since it was puncture wounds instead of lacerations. She and her family came back to the base house after dinner to say goodbye to everybody. Praise the Lord she was okay.
So much more I want to say, but it will have to wait till I get back.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Getting Ready
Hey everybody just finished creating this. As many of you know I am getting ready to leave for Mexico on Saturday. I have been praying for about a year for the chance to go on a Missions tTrip, and the Lord has given me the oppurtunity to do this. I am so excited and I have no idea what to expect. I am not entirely sure what I will be doing, but I am trusting the Lord. I pray the Lord will use me in amazing ways, and I also pray that he will do something amazing in my life. Hopefully, I will be updating this daily, so I can let you know what the Lord is doing in my life and in Mexico. I will be gone for a month, and I would really appreciate your guys prayers. I am extremely excited, anxious, and ready to see the Lord work in amazing ways.
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