Sunday, September 30, 2007
Red Hot Revival
Our "pot of beans" has been bubbling over. Not only have we been busy, but we are also "bubbling" over with joy. To whom ever thinks my blogs are to long (see the comment made on my last post) I will keep it short.
We started revival with Bro. Paul Walker the 2nd of September and we ended on the 23rd. We had a grand time. I don't have all the exact numbers but many souls were filled with the Holy Ghost and we also had many backsliders pray through.
Because of the length of the time we spent there we got to hear many to the testimonies of the saints. Many of them were heavily involved in drugs, alcohol and even gangs. But here they were in The United Pentecostal Church of Desert Hot Springs living in the power of the Holy Ghost. I thought about recycling and how God delights in taking dirty empty vessels cleaning them up from the inside out and refilling them with "new wine".
On the last night God lead Joel to have an healing and deliverance service. From early prayer to alter call there was a mighty move of God. Several testified to being healed instantly from arthritic pain. We are expecting many more reports to come from others who were healed. I can only "Glory to God".
On another note, this is our last week in San Diego. Joel has decided it is time for us to go full time again. We have been able to pay off a lot of our debts. HALLELUJAH!! And to my surprise I'm excited about evangelising again. Let me be painfully honest right now. Evangelising has many rewards, but it is still a hard life. I guess I was due for a much needed rest. So Joel and I have sat down and made a lot of changes in our scheduling, our day to day routine and our finances. I wish I had done this 6 years ago. But as they say "experience is greatest teacher". So as we go out we covet your prayers.
Well that is all for now. One more thing. Our first stop is ....I bet you can't guess...WASHINGTON...YEAH. Stay tuned to see what God has "cooked" up for us.
P.s. Enjoy the slid show as it will be last pics you see from us for a while. During the revival one my little sweet darling Beannie babies inadvertantly poured water on my camera. So untill I'm able to get a new one--Daddy are you reading this?--I'll be posting without pics.
We started revival with Bro. Paul Walker the 2nd of September and we ended on the 23rd. We had a grand time. I don't have all the exact numbers but many souls were filled with the Holy Ghost and we also had many backsliders pray through.
Because of the length of the time we spent there we got to hear many to the testimonies of the saints. Many of them were heavily involved in drugs, alcohol and even gangs. But here they were in The United Pentecostal Church of Desert Hot Springs living in the power of the Holy Ghost. I thought about recycling and how God delights in taking dirty empty vessels cleaning them up from the inside out and refilling them with "new wine".
On the last night God lead Joel to have an healing and deliverance service. From early prayer to alter call there was a mighty move of God. Several testified to being healed instantly from arthritic pain. We are expecting many more reports to come from others who were healed. I can only "Glory to God".
On another note, this is our last week in San Diego. Joel has decided it is time for us to go full time again. We have been able to pay off a lot of our debts. HALLELUJAH!! And to my surprise I'm excited about evangelising again. Let me be painfully honest right now. Evangelising has many rewards, but it is still a hard life. I guess I was due for a much needed rest. So Joel and I have sat down and made a lot of changes in our scheduling, our day to day routine and our finances. I wish I had done this 6 years ago. But as they say "experience is greatest teacher". So as we go out we covet your prayers.
Well that is all for now. One more thing. Our first stop is ....I bet you can't guess...WASHINGTON...YEAH. Stay tuned to see what God has "cooked" up for us.
P.s. Enjoy the slid show as it will be last pics you see from us for a while. During the revival one my little sweet darling Beannie babies inadvertantly poured water on my camera. So untill I'm able to get a new one--Daddy are you reading this?--I'll be posting without pics.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
One month later
To say that we have been busy is an understatement. I will attempt (attempt being the key word) to be brief in telling you all of our happenings. When I last posted we were just days away from leaving for Western District Campmeeting. While there I set up a booth to sell hair accessories of girls and pacifire clips for infants. I did well and was very busy. Because I was so busy I did not get to attend very much church. The services I did attend though were great. Bro. Scott Grahm was the evening speaker and always was very annointed.
Upon my arrival home, I and a neighbor hosted a 5 day Bible club. We had a great time together. We had about 9 of the neighborhood children in attendance. I feel like it was a great opportunity to meet our neighbors and reach out to the children at the same time. During that time I also helped my mother-n-law host a "cajun dinner" and a ladies luncheon. These were special dinners she hosted for all those who gave so much money to Mothers Memorial. In case you don't know Nita Kay is the "best in west" where cooking is concerned. Needless to say we cooked a whole lot of food.
As most of you already know Joel has taken a job for a while. He works 4 days a week and preaches out on the weekends. Not only are we getting our finances in order we are also getting some much needed structure to our lives. So in many ways I have been thankful this repreive. During this time we have really been seeking God's will. We've come to the place where we are just waiting? For what, not quite sure. We are not sure where to go or what to do. Ever been there? Anyway I said all that to say that while we've been here we have been assisting Bro. Andrew Buxton at New Life Center in La Mesa. Joel, when he is home, does the music and teaches Bible studies. (We have our midweek Bible study at Starbucks. No wonder Joel likes it so much.) This has really been an excitement to us through all the other stuff we're dealing with. (Don't ask. If you thought this post was long....). And to top it off a few weeks ago Bro. Buxton ask me to start a Sunday School. I WAS DELIGHTED. I have wanted to teach Sunday School for so long and now I am able too. The ages range from 3 to 12. Talk about a challenge!! I have thrown myself into this Sunday School program and I have not felt this fulfilled in a long time.
On top of all this I am still a mom with small children. Where do I find the time? Alivia is in the throws of teething. And Alyssa has been feeling under the weather too. So along with all of the above I am also Dr.Mom right now.
Yesterday was Labor Day and Joel has been off since last Thursday. So we packed up and headed to LA for a much needed mini vacation. We took the girls to Knottsberry Farm on Friday. We had a fabulous time, despite the heat, especially Alyssa who showed no fear riding the rides. I think her favorite moment was when she got to meet "Snoofy" as she calls him. We got home on Saturday just in time for Joel to pack up and head to Desert Hot Springs to start a revival with Bro. Walker. The girls and I stayed home in order to get ready for our trip to Texas for Jeannie's wedding. Which brings us to now. We arrived in Dallas this afternoon. On the way home I typed this post only to get to my sister's house and realise that the computer kicked me offline and I lost everything I typed. I know I'm crazy for writing all this twice but I have to keep my public informed. LOL! So here I am now at 1:15 in the morning bloging. There, I've told you all there is to know and I can go to bed with a clear conscience knowing I have updated my blog. I do apologize for such a lengthy blog. But what else could I do? You know me. I wish you all the best untill we meet again....
Upon my arrival home, I and a neighbor hosted a 5 day Bible club. We had a great time together. We had about 9 of the neighborhood children in attendance. I feel like it was a great opportunity to meet our neighbors and reach out to the children at the same time. During that time I also helped my mother-n-law host a "cajun dinner" and a ladies luncheon. These were special dinners she hosted for all those who gave so much money to Mothers Memorial. In case you don't know Nita Kay is the "best in west" where cooking is concerned. Needless to say we cooked a whole lot of food.
As most of you already know Joel has taken a job for a while. He works 4 days a week and preaches out on the weekends. Not only are we getting our finances in order we are also getting some much needed structure to our lives. So in many ways I have been thankful this repreive. During this time we have really been seeking God's will. We've come to the place where we are just waiting? For what, not quite sure. We are not sure where to go or what to do. Ever been there? Anyway I said all that to say that while we've been here we have been assisting Bro. Andrew Buxton at New Life Center in La Mesa. Joel, when he is home, does the music and teaches Bible studies. (We have our midweek Bible study at Starbucks. No wonder Joel likes it so much.) This has really been an excitement to us through all the other stuff we're dealing with. (Don't ask. If you thought this post was long....). And to top it off a few weeks ago Bro. Buxton ask me to start a Sunday School. I WAS DELIGHTED. I have wanted to teach Sunday School for so long and now I am able too. The ages range from 3 to 12. Talk about a challenge!! I have thrown myself into this Sunday School program and I have not felt this fulfilled in a long time.
On top of all this I am still a mom with small children. Where do I find the time? Alivia is in the throws of teething. And Alyssa has been feeling under the weather too. So along with all of the above I am also Dr.Mom right now.
Yesterday was Labor Day and Joel has been off since last Thursday. So we packed up and headed to LA for a much needed mini vacation. We took the girls to Knottsberry Farm on Friday. We had a fabulous time, despite the heat, especially Alyssa who showed no fear riding the rides. I think her favorite moment was when she got to meet "Snoofy" as she calls him. We got home on Saturday just in time for Joel to pack up and head to Desert Hot Springs to start a revival with Bro. Walker. The girls and I stayed home in order to get ready for our trip to Texas for Jeannie's wedding. Which brings us to now. We arrived in Dallas this afternoon. On the way home I typed this post only to get to my sister's house and realise that the computer kicked me offline and I lost everything I typed. I know I'm crazy for writing all this twice but I have to keep my public informed. LOL! So here I am now at 1:15 in the morning bloging. There, I've told you all there is to know and I can go to bed with a clear conscience knowing I have updated my blog. I do apologize for such a lengthy blog. But what else could I do? You know me. I wish you all the best untill we meet again....
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