Jesus Bring the Rain - OK, That's Enough!

Well, its monsoon season where we are, and the rain is hitting us, and hard. Every day we have rain, which turns our streets into a South Asian Venice. Here are some images of shop owners and others trying to get around in the flooded streets of our city.

Needless to say, things get very difficult for everyone here, and it will be this way for another month at least. That is when the snow melt hits, and then flooding gets worse. Those that live in village areas are hit the worst.
Pray for the people here that will be affected by the flooding. Many will no doubt be taken from their homes by the rising water. Pray that we as followers of Christ will be able to minister to as many people as we can- that this may bring us more opportunity to show Jesus to the people who need to know Him.

Back From Vacation

My family and I just returned to our city after a 21 day leave. We attended our regional AGM which was 10 days. It was good to reunite with many people from our orientation in August 2007, and to be spiritually filled through corporate worship of our Lord and Savior. Thanks to First Baptist Orlando, who came half-way around the world to put on VBS for our kids, hang out with us at meal times and provide worship for us, something that all of us needed very much. You really don't realize how spiritually dry you can get doing ministry in a foriegn country, until you come into worship that is familiar led by a worship team and pastor that really ministers to you the right way. A HUGE THANK YOU to FBC Orlando and your willingness to come that far to give us what we all needed- a much needed spiritual lift.


After that, my family and I took a 9 day vacation at a resort hotel. The kids loved the ocean, the pool, the elephant ride, the snorkeling. And, here was our view-
"The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies show that his hands created them."
(Psalms 19:1) Don't they show it?
"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." (Isaiah 6:3)
Isn't it full?

God really did create some beautiful things, and we try to always praise Him for what He has created, for He has created all things.

We really enjoyed the break, and the fun stuff we were able to do. We have returned refreshed, rejuvenated and ready for the ministry that will start with the discipleship training of our now 15 CP's that are going to start a change in this place for the Lord.

"Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. " Habakkuk 1:5