Making a Difference

Summer has drawn to an end, but the fruit of this busy season is good and sweet and will continue to produce a harvest.  This month we would like to share some of the highlights:

Evangelism & Outreaches: We had four outreaches in our community and literally thousands of people heard the gospel preached and saw it acted out before their eyes. We continue to cast the gospel seed and train-up others to do likewise.  This year we were able to release at least 6 individuals into key responsibilities during these events.  It was powerful watching them be stretched, blossom and succeed. 

Increased Discipleship and Leadership Training: We have been able to press deeper into our vision to train-up on-fire Christians to be released to minister in ways and places we personally cannot. 

A variety of one-on-one meetings and handing over more responsibilities to those that are growing up in our church has been a big focus of the last few months.  One man in our church would gladly meet every day.  He says, “I know a couple hours have passed by, but it feels like mere seconds…I just want more of God and more time to learn about Him.”

Summer Camps: We took 8 children, 5 youth and 2 adults (counselors) to summer camp this year.  Our children and youth broke through many barriers of feeling unwanted and unaccepted and confronted their fears.  Our theme this year was “Time to Trust”.

One of our boys was scared of heights, but he soared high on our high ropes course and came down feeling like a real champion.  He had to trust those that were holding his ropes.  He was spurred on by the encouragement of his friends.  He got an image of what it means to trust in the Lord and how the church is meant to function.   

One of the girls walked into the archery range with tears streaming down her face.  She has dealt with rejection at school and at home and generally just wants to hide and disappear.  One of the counselors came up along side of her and showed her how to correctly shoot the arrow.  After a few shots she hit a bull’s eye and started smiling.  The next shot she actually split the other arrow with a second bull’s eye.  Later she hit a third.  She was ecstatic.  We asked her to coach other campers.  While very able, she had always withdrawn to the shadows instead of stepping up and leading or helping others, but this day she was smiling from ear to ear and really helping the others.  She made a difference.

Thank you for making a difference.  Your prayers and financial support carry us and enable us to reach and train so many amazing people.  One day, when we are all in heaven together, you will get to meet these amazing people too.  Please continue to press into prayer for our family, our church and all the many more that we will shower with God’s love in the coming months. 

Chad, Fabiola, Rebecca and Justice