From one pumpkin to another

From one pumpkin to another!!!!!!!
A woman was asked by a coworker, 'What is it like to be a Christian?'
The coworker replied, 'It is like being a pumpkin.' God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the
dirt off of you. Then He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff.
He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, and greed. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of
you to shine for all the world to see.'

There is no God

Atheists Plan Anti-God Ad Campaign on Buses
A news story reported in London

LONDON — London buses have God on their side — but not for long, if atheists have their way.

The sides of some of London's red buses will soon carry ads asserting there is "probably no God," as nonbelievers fight what they say is the preferential treatment given to religion in British society.

Organizers of a campaign to raise funds for the ads said Wednesday they received more than $113,000 in donations, almost seven times their target, in the hours since they launched the project on a charity Web site. Supporters include Oxford University biologist who donated $9,000.

The money will be used to place posters on 30 buses carrying the slogan "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life." The plan was to run the ads for four weeks starting in January, but so much money has been raised that the project may be expanded.

Wow, Within hours they raised $113,000. We could build 11 buildings at the orphanage with that amount of money!

Train up a Child

Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not turn from it.

I recently began making some connections with old friends from High School. Aside from feeling really old when I start thinking about when I was in high school (class of 86) I have become so encouraged by some of them! You see we grew up in a Christian School (TCCA Twin City Christian Acadamy). While I was there (8th grade through 11th) we had a Principle who was such an awesome man of God to this day I still think about him. I even had the opportunity to visit him just a few months ago, that was so nice.

However not all the stories are stories of perfect lives. I myself fell away from God for a long time. My life was a rollercoaster for several years. I know some of the others I went to school with had similar experiences. Many, most of those have found there way home to a life with Christ. There is one who has been a part of church planting. He has helped with building 3 churches. Another has Gone to Africa to serve, and is very active in his Church along with his whole family. Another is active in his churches Music, and deaf ministries, along with his family, another works in full time ministry with her Husband, How about staying home and home schooling your 6 children and teaching them about God, that is a full time ministry in my book, or what about Teachers at a Christian schools (several elementary, and college level), Or a couple/Family who opens their home as foster parents and teaches these children the Love of God, two more met in high school, married and eventually became Missionaries to the Philippines. They run an Orphanage, and there are many more. The interesting thing is the school was very small. Each class/grade had less then 30 students. It is so amazing to me that so many people are still sold out to a life of full devotion to Jesus Christ...Why? Because they were trained in the way they should go. Most of us had bumps along the way. I personally went through many tough times, but even when I felt alone and lost I always knew in the back of my head that I wasn't alone. I knew God was with me, waiting for me to cry out to Him.

I hope and pray that there are more people out there who will continue to see the value in training a child. There are so many children around the world who need Love, who need a Home, who need to hear about our Loving father. I wish we could reach all of them, but all we can do is reach out to as many as we can.

Just think about what one little school in some little podunk town in the Midwest has done. Those listed above are changing the world. They are spread out over the Country and in other countries. All those listed graduated within 4 years of each other. This same school/Church has been building families and children for years. So what might seem like an impossible task really isn't. Changing the life of just ONE child is a success. Here you have ONE of those kids that was trained the way they should go now working toward building a home for 300. Think about how this keeps multiplying and all of a sudden you see how wonderful and amazing working for the Kingdom of God really is.

Please pray for this mission! For the children who need a home. For those trying to build a future. For Gods blessings

Planning

Planning for the 2009 Honduras Mission trip is underway! There are no details yet, but I know there was plans for the first building at the orphanage to be complete by spring 2009, which is when the next trip will take place. I sure hope it will be done when the team arrives! Grace point Church sends its members out into the world every year. We go to places like Honduras, Morocco, Brazil, and Africa, but that's not all. Those who are called to go pay for their trip out of their own pockets. Last year 18 people chose to go to Honduras. I was one who went.

I will never forget my experience there! I hope to go again this year. I cannot wait to see the progress on the orphanage, and I pray that it will be ready to receive it's new residents.

Being a part of this ministry is wonderful. Would you like to be a part of it? Would you like to GO? Even if you cannot go yourself you can still be a part of building God's Kingdom

Many of those who would like to GO to Honduras have to raise their own funds. The spring 2008 trip cost $1300. This was before the sharp rise in airfare. I'm not sure what the Spring 2009 cost will be yet, but I' sure it will be more. If you would like to sponsor someone there is an address to the right where you can send donations. If you would like to contribute to the orphanage itself there is also directions for that. Please prayerfully consider how you could become a part of building the Kingdom!
I look forward to bringing you news as it develops. Thank you for reading and please share this site with your friends and Family. Thank You

Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

A new Building, A new Beginning!

Constructions continues on the first dorm. Early 2009 I pray the first 6 residents will make Rancho Hogar Aqua Viva home. It is exciting to be a part of this. I was looking a couple days ago at two rocks I pulled from the ground on the first day of construction. It is such an awesome feeling to know I have been and will continue to be a part of this.










As a young boy there was man who helped out at a church on a bus route. Every sunday they would drive buses around picking mostly kids up and taking them to church.
Later on this man would have a large impact in my life, and it would eventually help steer me in my walk with Christ. I always had a special place in my heart for him and wanted to go visit his home country. This year I finally made it! I would never have thought that it would have been on a mission trip. After seeing what 1 man can do in the life of a child, I can only imagine now what a man can do in the life of 300! Before was an opportunity for this man from Honduras to reach out to someone in a foreign country, the U.S. Now it's my turn, a man from The United States to reach out to others in a foreign country...Honduras!

I would encourage everyone to follow God's word and GO into the world. It was a command to everyone, not just Missionaries! It is an experience that will change your life!

You can still be a part of the Honduras mission, this is an ongoing trip. The construction will continue until 300 children call Living water children's ranch home. Be a part of it! Funds are needed for construction, and the 2009 trip is being planned! There are a lot of people who want to go this year who could use financial assistance. If You feel led to be a part of building the Kingdom of God, and reaching out to these children who need a home contact me and I will help you find out how you can be a part of this wonderful opportunity