Month: July 2010

These photos are from Saturday–it was quite a day…and over 208 pictures–but I am selecting those that speak the loudest!

I won’t post slide shows everytime, but this makes it easy for me.  If you click on the slide show, you can slow it down.

Have a super blessed Sunday!

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The morning started early.  I was awake before 4.  Thinking, praying, wondering what the day would bring.

Little did I know before my feet hit the floor of the life changes that would take place in all of us “first timers” today.  First time on a mission trip.  I wasn’t prepared for the tears the burned–and spilled.  Jeff has been on a few missions trips—but he never warned me about the feeling you get when you look in the eyes of a child and want to help, but realize your limitations.

This little boy’s name is Erwin.  He has no sponsor.  When I first saw Erwin, he held his little hand out to me, “hola!” and then smiled big.  I shook his hand and thought how much he reminded me of my sweet boys back home.

A little while later, as the children began to gather, curious to all the happenings and the activity taking place in the church–Erwin went to the door.  He was told something in Spanish by the adult tutors standing at the door assisting the “sponsored” children inside and Erwin walked over toward the end of the church.  Standing on the outside–looking longingly with full eyes at the little children filing in.

He tries one more time.  Again, he is turned away.  “You have no sponsor”, they are sometimes told.  I’m not certain what he was told today, but as he walked away, his shoulders sagged, his head bent and he looked out at all of us–busy with our own activity.  But I saw Erwin begin to cry–and my heart burned within me.  “I want that child!”  I cried in my heart.  I turned my head so no one would see my face and went to find out what we could do to get him in today. 

I’m not sure who did what, but Erwin was allowed in today.  He was so happy.  He and so many others hugged and thanked us for our “time” today.  And the songs, the music, the crafts and hugs….but it was the time that meant so much to them.

This reminded me of something when I saw little Erwin standing outside.  If you ever want to come in and fellowship with Jesus…there is no waiting outside.  The door is always open.  He never tells us “you have no sponsor”.  Our Sponsor gave His very life….and we have complete access to His presence…every-single-day.

If you want to find out how you could help sponsor a child, or even give a one time donation, please visit Mission of Mercy and lend your heart and hands.  I never dreamed it would feel this way to actually see these little ones and shake their hands–touch their faces and know that as Pastor Tommy says, “they will still be here after we go home–we need to make a difference in every way we can.”

Thanks for stopping by today–we are tired–or I would write more!  I will post more tomorrow.  Pray for the services tomorrow and the home visits next week.   Sister Rese preached a great message today to the mothers, 7 gave their hearts to Jesus–and we had several come forward for special prayer.  I will post those pictures tomorrow.

Pray for all of us.  Strength, safety and for the anointing of God to flow!

 © The Knightly News 2007-2010

There is a story behind MANY of these pictures….give me time. I will get the story out.  There were many tears shed this morning when I got there.  A little boy captured my heart–he reminded me so much of our grandson, Zackary. 

Then there were the little girls that just want to hug you.  And the little hands that were extended for us to shake.  “hola!”  They said. 

So please look at these, share them with a friend…and I will come back and tell you some more of what God did in the service we had today with the ladies! It was awesome….

(a hint…7 gave their hearts to Jesus!)

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I know you wish I would stop. Sorry—I don’t seem to be able to!

We are about to go to supper–in a nice place to eat…with air conditioning…

and the little children you see here won’t.

They won’t sit at a nice table and eat.

They won’t enjoy air conditioning.

They will probably go to bed and sleep without a full tummy. 

My eyes filled and I did my best to hide it when I first saw the little children beside the road.  And then, there were two little girls, who looking through the bars at us in the Child Development Center had such sweetness about them, and curiosity.  I hope they come back tomorrow.

Some of you KNOW what I feel.  Some of you have been in places like this.  But this is my first time.

I will be forever changed.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.  My changed heart thanks you.

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P.S.  No one is sick—Tommy, Rese, Aaron and Clarisa are doing great–and so is Timothy (Tim) and Brittany too 🙂  AND John David.  Just for those who I KNOW are sitting at home and wondering!

IF there is anything YOU want to know, ask them on facebook (or me) and we will try to post it for you!

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Yes! They have a BURGER KING!

Pictured: Me, Aaron Moore and Krystal Zepp

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These kids know how to use their time wisely. There were some sleeping..but we won’t name names….and some “computerizing” while waiting on our flight to Houston. Spirits were good–we’ve been up since —well, some never went to bed.

This is –of course yours truly. My first plane ride. My first Mission trip. My first of several things. My first ginger ale on a plane. My first preztles on a plane. My first breakfast on a plane.

Okay. I’ll stop there.

This trip is NOT about me…but all about God and what HE has done in pulling this group together and what HE will do while we are HERE!

And about what we take with us…in our hearts.  The view from my window was awesome. God loved me enough since I’ve never been on a plane, He knew I wanted–really desired a window seat!

Y’all! I got one on both flights!

We will talk about the landing when it’s not so fresh on my mind. The one in Houston was a piece of cake! I loved it! I wanted to holler–let’s do it again!

I’ve already shot many pictures on our way to the Child Development Center where we will work tomorrow….but I will have to post them later tonight.

I have to tell you…I found a job I would NOT want.

© The Knightly News 2007-2010