LET OUR LIFE SONG SING - FOR YOU
When the groups all go back to their homes and jobs and schools and lives apart from a week long missions trip, I'm always amazed at what God does through His children, when they make themselves available. It's hard to say goodbye to so many that have become such a huge part of our life and ministry. But we know we'll see everyone this summer, so just a BIG OLE GOD BLESS YOU-ALL.
Dedication day last week was awesome, no really! Nate, David and I led the people in a few worship songs, Nate, Travis and Quinten shared Gods Word and prayed for the families as they entered into the area of Gods material blessings on their lives. They were all overwhelmed by it all. As everyone headed over to Pasor Antonios Church for hot dogs, shoe box gifts for all the kids, Carmelo and I were the last down the road. A women waved us over and asked if we could pray for her Husband Rogelio, so we entered the house and Carmelo anointed him and his whole family with oil and prayed for him. I could sense Gods Power in the room, shortly there after, Rogelio was praying to ask for Gods forgiveness and salvation. WOW what a moment!
We all were gathered at the Church, and hundreds of people were there, waiting for the food and gifts. I shared with everyone just how lucky they were to have these Americans come and help them with so much, Houses, food, water lines, power. Many families in other parts of Mexico would die to have such help on a regular basis. We handed out the hot dogs, chips, juice boxes and gave each child a shoe box full of goodies. A visit to Gators orphanage, followed by a trip to Casa Mami Orphanage where the children sang to us and I had the privilege of playing my guitar and singing a few songs with them as well.
Yesterday Carmelo and I went with another Missionary to a house in Reynosa where 19 people live amidst a roof thats falling in and walls that are falling out. They are all living in two of the five rooms because of the safety issues. These are people with no means of helping themselves, they live day to day, just to feed everyone. Mom and a couple of kids speak English, so I'm looking forward to getting to know their story as God puts their house and life back into order. I texted a brother the same photo you see here, and he said that God was speaking to his heart to send us a thousand dollars before he even knew about the need. GOD ALWAYS GOES BEFORE US!!!
So we've gotten 12000 feet of water lines installed, that's right 12000. It costed us $5000.00. That's only 40 cents a foot. We have about 20,000 feet to go. We had a couple contact us the other day, desiring to send us a $5000.00 gift. UNBELIEVABLE, no totally believable. I have issued a dollar for dollar challenge up to $5000.00 to get this water project done. I GET TO MAKE THE MATCHING FUNDS OFFER WITH OTHER PEOPLES MONEY-- LETS GO!!!!!
Dedication day last week was awesome, no really! Nate, David and I led the people in a few worship songs, Nate, Travis and Quinten shared Gods Word and prayed for the families as they entered into the area of Gods material blessings on their lives. They were all overwhelmed by it all. As everyone headed over to Pasor Antonios Church for hot dogs, shoe box gifts for all the kids, Carmelo and I were the last down the road. A women waved us over and asked if we could pray for her Husband Rogelio, so we entered the house and Carmelo anointed him and his whole family with oil and prayed for him. I could sense Gods Power in the room, shortly there after, Rogelio was praying to ask for Gods forgiveness and salvation. WOW what a moment!
We all were gathered at the Church, and hundreds of people were there, waiting for the food and gifts. I shared with everyone just how lucky they were to have these Americans come and help them with so much, Houses, food, water lines, power. Many families in other parts of Mexico would die to have such help on a regular basis. We handed out the hot dogs, chips, juice boxes and gave each child a shoe box full of goodies. A visit to Gators orphanage, followed by a trip to Casa Mami Orphanage where the children sang to us and I had the privilege of playing my guitar and singing a few songs with them as well.
Yesterday Carmelo and I went with another Missionary to a house in Reynosa where 19 people live amidst a roof thats falling in and walls that are falling out. They are all living in two of the five rooms because of the safety issues. These are people with no means of helping themselves, they live day to day, just to feed everyone. Mom and a couple of kids speak English, so I'm looking forward to getting to know their story as God puts their house and life back into order. I texted a brother the same photo you see here, and he said that God was speaking to his heart to send us a thousand dollars before he even knew about the need. GOD ALWAYS GOES BEFORE US!!!
So we've gotten 12000 feet of water lines installed, that's right 12000. It costed us $5000.00. That's only 40 cents a foot. We have about 20,000 feet to go. We had a couple contact us the other day, desiring to send us a $5000.00 gift. UNBELIEVABLE, no totally believable. I have issued a dollar for dollar challenge up to $5000.00 to get this water project done. I GET TO MAKE THE MATCHING FUNDS OFFER WITH OTHER PEOPLES MONEY-- LETS GO!!!!!
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE
Three weeks ago, Mercy Me stood on the stage on the cruise ship and sang that song that made them famous. I Can Only Imagine. Well today there are 3 families that would no longer have to imagine moving into a new weather tight home. It is a reality. The Carpenters Crew some 43 strong have been serving the Lord in Mexico building dreams for the poor.
These families have all been living under one roof, in three rooms and each family has their own living quarters. Not the typical free standing homes we usually build, but two additions on either side of the existing house, with separate entrances. A huge new outhouse was dug and built by the master of the bano, Quinten Peterson. Just down the road, we helped another family that had built 4 walls out of cement and blocks, but had no money for the roof and floor. We put the roof on yesterday, and will pour the floor in a week or two.
There is also a church in the colonia that needed some rafters and about ten pieces of roofing to get the whole congregation under roof, and we finished that for them yesterday as well. The water lines that have been waiting to be installed got further along this week than I anticipated thanks some of the Crew. A backhoe, water lines, and connection fittings made the need for water a reality for hundreds of people. They all imagined having water some day, now it's a reality. we still have about 2 miles of water line to put in when God provides the funds, and He will!!!
The month a February had been a great month for us, as we welcomed our Granddaughter Lea into our lifes. We went on a cruise, built 4 four houses, hosted two teams, had a huge food outreach, and saw several people come into a relationship with Jesus Christ, provided thousands of pounds of beans and rice to several different ministries. WHAT A MONTH IT WAS INDEED.
I still believe that provision is Gods way of showing us that were doing what we're supposed to be doing. Thanks to all that support the Ministry, we can't even begin to tell you how grateful we are that you understand that helping the poor is why God has blessed you. MUCHAS GRACIAS
These families have all been living under one roof, in three rooms and each family has their own living quarters. Not the typical free standing homes we usually build, but two additions on either side of the existing house, with separate entrances. A huge new outhouse was dug and built by the master of the bano, Quinten Peterson. Just down the road, we helped another family that had built 4 walls out of cement and blocks, but had no money for the roof and floor. We put the roof on yesterday, and will pour the floor in a week or two.
There is also a church in the colonia that needed some rafters and about ten pieces of roofing to get the whole congregation under roof, and we finished that for them yesterday as well. The water lines that have been waiting to be installed got further along this week than I anticipated thanks some of the Crew. A backhoe, water lines, and connection fittings made the need for water a reality for hundreds of people. They all imagined having water some day, now it's a reality. we still have about 2 miles of water line to put in when God provides the funds, and He will!!!
The month a February had been a great month for us, as we welcomed our Granddaughter Lea into our lifes. We went on a cruise, built 4 four houses, hosted two teams, had a huge food outreach, and saw several people come into a relationship with Jesus Christ, provided thousands of pounds of beans and rice to several different ministries. WHAT A MONTH IT WAS INDEED.
I still believe that provision is Gods way of showing us that were doing what we're supposed to be doing. Thanks to all that support the Ministry, we can't even begin to tell you how grateful we are that you understand that helping the poor is why God has blessed you. MUCHAS GRACIAS
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