During our vacation, the LORD really put it on my heart to warn our friends the importance it is to be watchful people, and that is exactly what I shared this week. I do not know how well it was recieved, other than a bunch of 'Amen!' shouted from the crowd... but that could just have been their que to finish the preaching to get to the food.
I'm completely trusting GOD and what I feel is Him telling me to share. Returning this week felt good. Amanda and I felt refreshed. One of the high school students from the week before, returned to join us this week. She was a great deal of help at the clothing and hygeine tables.
There was a minor incident of commotion from one of the women. I realize it's the enemy using her to cause the disturbance to our area. Please pray for us! There were quite a few neighbors from the surrounding condo's who witnessed what happened, and I fear that they will soon be calling the city to report our presence as a nuisance of some sort.
In all that... GOD is still so good. He provided for another week's worth of supplies. He's still ruling all creation. He is sovereign and loving and patient and kind and slow to anger. His mercy is eternal... and we get to serve Him through this Ministry. What a joy!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Staying updated -
I apologize to the readers who expect an update on the Ministry. It is still alive and well.
November 4th
Things were good. It was a very small crowd due to the rain. Traveling on the way down to PB it was real ugly, with dark skies all around. We were praying for GOD to miraculously give us a break in the weather... He did just that! Exactly where we set up, there was an opening in the clouds with magnificent rays of sunshine beaming down from Heaven. The newest of the photos are some shots I took with my phone. Notice the awesome rainbow!
The very few down there who truly believe our motives, trusted that we would still show up, and when they saw we'd arrived, they were all so joyful and praised GOD when I shared that the sunlight is no coincidence. I'm sure they understood what I meant. As the evening went on, and the weather was kind to us, more people started showing up for dinner.
There was surely an attitude of gratefulness in the air this cold night. I thank The LORD for His continual provisions.
A few hours after this, Amanda and I left town for our anniversary trip.
November 11th
Amanda and I were still out of town, so we obviously made other arrangements to assure that LTN would continue without us. (It's never been about us) I have yet to hear reports of the evening, but when I do... I'll probably update that.
*I heard such positive things regarding this night! It was a sweet time of worship, where some of our dinner guests joined in with whatever instruments they had and sang together with the youth group. There was enough food for everyone to eat, including some left-overs. The menu had changed for the week, from Italian to Mexican - with burritos, beans, and such.
It was said the this experience really touched the hearts of the youth and alot of them would like to participate more often. We welcome that!
November 4th
Things were good. It was a very small crowd due to the rain. Traveling on the way down to PB it was real ugly, with dark skies all around. We were praying for GOD to miraculously give us a break in the weather... He did just that! Exactly where we set up, there was an opening in the clouds with magnificent rays of sunshine beaming down from Heaven. The newest of the photos are some shots I took with my phone. Notice the awesome rainbow!
The very few down there who truly believe our motives, trusted that we would still show up, and when they saw we'd arrived, they were all so joyful and praised GOD when I shared that the sunlight is no coincidence. I'm sure they understood what I meant. As the evening went on, and the weather was kind to us, more people started showing up for dinner.
There was surely an attitude of gratefulness in the air this cold night. I thank The LORD for His continual provisions.
A few hours after this, Amanda and I left town for our anniversary trip.
November 11th
Amanda and I were still out of town, so we obviously made other arrangements to assure that LTN would continue without us. (It's never been about us) I have yet to hear reports of the evening, but when I do... I'll probably update that.
*I heard such positive things regarding this night! It was a sweet time of worship, where some of our dinner guests joined in with whatever instruments they had and sang together with the youth group. There was enough food for everyone to eat, including some left-overs. The menu had changed for the week, from Italian to Mexican - with burritos, beans, and such.
It was said the this experience really touched the hearts of the youth and alot of them would like to participate more often. We welcome that!
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