BUSY BUSY

Sorry about the delay in communication. We have been very busy. Two days ago we drove for 7 hours to get to a bible college where we taught the students and ministerd to them. Then we stayed in the hottest hotel on earth and started a very busy day. First we went back to the bible college for a giant breakfast of rice and eggs. Then we started our journey into the mountains to minister to 3 different churches. They were native villages meaning that they have very little contact with the outside world. The first village we went to we needed to ride on a boat for 45 min. By boat I mean canoe with outriggers and a beat up old motor. We feed the children and taught them. Our hearts were broken for them. Kent suggested we do a sports camp for them. They have none of those awesome things we have in the states. We also want to buy a house church for the pastor there. He has been there for 4 years and has no church. For 2000 we could meet their need. A need that could only be meet in their wildest dreams. Then we went to the next village to feed and minister also.  I gotta go now. To be continued.

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Gods grace was upon us today. The day started with us ministering in the school. (read more about it in hollys blog) This is my passion. I look forward to ministering to whole school assemblies next time we come! We don't have to invite them back at 7. We can preach the gospel right then and there! Next we spent time with Pastor Kevin when he arrived. His plane arrived early so he had to wait at the airport all by himself. He had no phone number so he just waited for hours hoping we would come. He was a good sport about it. Pastor Kevin and Kent went to perform a funeral and a birthday blessing (people got saved and touched by God at both). They always want us to encourage in the faith and preach the Gospel. Meanwhile Holly, Tori, Grace and myself were at the hotel with the pastors and workers dividing all the supplies we brought in our suitcases. These supplies will be going to the very poor churches we will be visiting soon. They say they are the poorest of the poor. They made us split everything 6 ways. Even the pills. The need is so great they cannot afford the wealth to be split uneven. Next Grace and Tori went on the streets handing out tracks and evangelizing people around our hotel. Holly and I went to a youth service to minister through preaching and drama. The passion in the youth service was unprecedented in my experiences! The power of God was so strong as we ministered. God showed up. I cannot use words to share what I saw. The students wrestled with God! Tear drops covered the floor. So much that you could have slipped on them. I cried so hard wanting to see this in the states. Why are we so lazy? It was like all my dreams and passion for Gods kingdom were already happening here. I got to see with my eyes what Spirit promises will come at home! God is awesome!  

Day 3

Today we just realized the weight of what is happening.

We have tons of services to minister in through

preaching and teaching. It suddenly got really

quiet as everyone began to study. It has been

such an awesome expearence! We turned on some worship

music and began to seek God. Some reading, some praying, some writing but all honoring Gods presence in our room. We are so passionate about the future

of this partnership. We look forward to bringing 

many of you with us next year!

Day 2 (I think)

Hello friends and family,

What a long journey! 10 hour drive, 15 hr flight, 9 hr layover and finally

 a 2 hour flight and we are here! We arrived at our hotel at 1:00 a.m. 

American time. And do you think they let us rest? No! They shipped us

straight to church. And guess who was preaching to 100? Us! We hit the

ground running. What an amazing expearence. When we arrived at our destination

we were in tears unbelieving what we saw. How can we preach to these people

when we eat from the silver spoon? They eagrly desired to hear the message 

we had to share though. We so look forward to what the future here holds.

We were to busy to get good pics so here is the best I got. These people

are in a bulding project. They are pouring a second story in their vaulted 

cellieng church. The pic is hard to make out but it showes a big

hole they still have to fill. They had the date set for the concrete truck to arrive

but needed $3000 still. They were believing for a miracle and moving as God 

Prompted them. It reminded me of a little church I happen to know.

Love you all! 

Day 1 of missions trip

Hello all,
Today is day one away form home. We are so excited about what God is going to do. We already feel our hearts being torn out for those we are going to minister to . We anticipate that our lives will be changed as well.
We left Eugene yesterday at 5:00 p.m. and began our long journey to San Francisco. We made one pit stop at the In and Out Burger. One memory that we will never forget! We arrived in San Francisco at 2:30 a.m. We are staying with my aunt and uncle who have been VERY hospitable. Today my uncle will be taking us on a tour of the sights in San Francisco. Our flight leaves at 9:00 p.m. tonight.
Thankyou for your support and prayers!

Philippines!

We will leave on Sunday at 3 Pm to the Philippines. That is only 4 day away! We will drive 8 1/2 hours to San Francisco.  We will stay the night at my aunt and uncles, Gary and Kathy's house.(thanks guys, I will be sure to wear my jail shirt :) This will give us a whole day to rest and explore San Francisco before we catch our flight. Our flight leaves at 9:05 p.m. Monday the 3rd. The flight will be 16 hours! We will arrive in Manilla, Philippines only to wait 6 more hours for our next flight. Then we will fly to Cagayan De Oro and the fun begins. We will be visiting many Churches each day, encouraging and ministering to them. We will do many crusades where we feed children, present gospel via Bible stories and ballon animals.  We look forward to visiting the Churches that we funded last year. Last night we packed our suitcases with supplies we are giving to the churches. It tore my heart out. I am ashamed that I haven't done more.  I desire to be changed by God as we are there. I know my perspectives will change and my heart will be broken. Please pray that God will use us to be a blessing and produce fruit. Thank you.

Proud Husband

I Love my wife! She was created by God just for me. She challenges me daily to be the man who God has called me to be. She is skilled in everything that she does and constantly gives me the run for my money. She is willing to be used by God and God blesses her. He gives her new opportunity to minister and she takes them. She knows what she wants and is a passionate defender of that. She doesn't worry but trusts in God and listens to His voice. She encourages me when I am weak and when we fight, making up is the best. I love you baby!