For over a year, the word "Hope" has been prevalent in both our minds and heart. Everywhere we go people asking the question, "Is there really any hope?" The reckless nature of our culture has led many people to believe that there is no hope. We haven't settled on a name for our new church but the word hope will play a significant part. Right now, we are leaning towards Hope for the Journey Fellowship. If you have other suggestions let us know.
Tonight, we met a couple of guys who are bringing hope to those whom would never dream of a good life. These guys founded The Trash Mountain Project after experiencing, first hand, the squalor in which some of the world's poorest people live. Children walking around barefoot with used, dirty and disease infested syringes poking to the sky. Infants dying from the disease that they sit in day after day as their parents work the trash mountain.
Look up Gehena in a good Bible dictionary or even on Wikipedia. Then watch the Cambodia video at http://www.TrashMountain.com.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Giving Thanks
As we approach the date on the calendar we set aside as a time to give thanks, I wanted to share with you mine. I am thankful…
...for the people who pray for us daily. Prayer IS the work. Everything else is a response.
...for our supporters, both the churches and the individuals, we are indebted to you. I know you give monthly as a response to what God is doing in your life, and as a form of stewardship. But we love and thank God for each of you.
...for the opportunity to minister in Lakeland. We’ve already had God moments with people whom we have come in contact. And for that, please pray for Sarah, a new follower of Christ, and Sue, who came back to the Lord and kicked her debilitating drug habit.
...for our family, near and far. We are blessed by your love for us and your support of us over the last 20 ½ years of marriage and ministry.
...for doctors. Robby broke his wrist and we’ve learned that part of our calling is to keep docs in business. We’ve also learned to look for opportunities in these all-too-regular meetings.
...for Mercy Ministries. Thank you for being a front-line ministry to girls around the world.
...for the daily leading of the Lord. As I walked a neighboring shopping center to meet the business owners, I met a man from Virginia. He wasn’t sure how he was going to get all his work done prior to leaving Florida that afternoon. I shared with him what my survey company did and he hired me for the week. We’re praying for more to come, but God is showing us what ultimate trust in him is all about.
Thank you all. We love you all.
Paul, Vivian, Amber and Robby
...for the people who pray for us daily. Prayer IS the work. Everything else is a response.
...for our supporters, both the churches and the individuals, we are indebted to you. I know you give monthly as a response to what God is doing in your life, and as a form of stewardship. But we love and thank God for each of you.
...for the opportunity to minister in Lakeland. We’ve already had God moments with people whom we have come in contact. And for that, please pray for Sarah, a new follower of Christ, and Sue, who came back to the Lord and kicked her debilitating drug habit.
...for our family, near and far. We are blessed by your love for us and your support of us over the last 20 ½ years of marriage and ministry.
...for doctors. Robby broke his wrist and we’ve learned that part of our calling is to keep docs in business. We’ve also learned to look for opportunities in these all-too-regular meetings.
...for Mercy Ministries. Thank you for being a front-line ministry to girls around the world.
...for the daily leading of the Lord. As I walked a neighboring shopping center to meet the business owners, I met a man from Virginia. He wasn’t sure how he was going to get all his work done prior to leaving Florida that afternoon. I shared with him what my survey company did and he hired me for the week. We’re praying for more to come, but God is showing us what ultimate trust in him is all about.
Thank you all. We love you all.
Paul, Vivian, Amber and Robby
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