Here in the YWAM base in Mendoza we had our annual Semana Diferente (Different Week)!
We invite people from LaValle Desert, a place where the indigenous Huarpe people live, to come experience something different, something special!
For several weeks prior we had been praying about this Different Week and we really wanted to know what God wanted to do. We began to understand that God wanted to show Himself in supernatural ways!
This year was a bit different, we had the most people we have ever had, there were about 800 people that came from the desert and then all of us from the base, from Puerto Rico, and many other volunteers who came to help! We ended with a gran total of about 1000 people! It was a great week full of hard work preparing before the event, then a week full of work loving on the people, providing their every need, organizing events, taking care of the 200 kids (3-13 yrs. old) and not to mention those of other age groups!
For 6 days we provided them with activities, great food, a huge swimming pool, outings to the mountains, movie theater, and many other exciting places, and to finish off the week, we have a very special Christmas dinner with presents for everyone!
The team from Puerto Rico came to do a medical operation. They spent the week giving free check-ups to everyone and providing medication when needed. It was such a blessing to have them because many of us got sick with a bad virus that the people from the desert had brought with them.
I am content to say that God showed Himself faithful and did things supernatural! This year the people truly experience a different week!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
What is it worth?
Last week the art ministry and I went to a home for children who have been taken from their homes due to parental problems. These kids are in such a need of love, affection, and just someone who will listen to them. We went to present a few skits and share a time with them. It was difficult because most of the kids were from 1-6 years old and wanted to be held or didn’t pay much attention to what we were doing, but I felt privileged to be there and see the reality of what the kids here in Mendoza are living. It is a sad reality and there is so much work to be done.
On the way home I was talking with one of the girls who went with us and she said she couldn’t wait to wash her hands and get out of there. I was so saddened by the outlook she presented. God has put a great burden in my heart for the lost, abandoned and needy children of the world. This girl also began to tell me of how difficult it was for her to be at this home with those kids, they had lice, they were dirty, and they wouldn’t stop touching us. I saw such need and my heart grew sad for these kids. I didn’t ask permission neither did I mention it to anyone but as I began to interact with these kids, I began to pray a blessing over each one, knowing that God could do something great with their lives. After chatting with this girl I began to ponder what she had said and I asked myself:
Is it worth it?
This girl saw these kids as dirty and lice infested. I saw them as kids in need of love.
She couldn’t wait to leave and wash her hands. I wanted to hug as many as possible. Yes, I wanted to wash my hands too, but the moment with them was more important to me.
Is it worth it to get dirty when holding a child longing for love?
Are we too worried about ourselves that we forget the hurting lives of others?
Is it worth it to sit with a child and have the chance of getting lice or are we too selfish that we don’t recognize the opportunity we have to extend God’s kingdom?
I don’t mean to say anything bad about this precious girl, don’t get me wrong, she is a wonderful women of God. But it did make me ponder.
What is it worth to you?
On the way home I was talking with one of the girls who went with us and she said she couldn’t wait to wash her hands and get out of there. I was so saddened by the outlook she presented. God has put a great burden in my heart for the lost, abandoned and needy children of the world. This girl also began to tell me of how difficult it was for her to be at this home with those kids, they had lice, they were dirty, and they wouldn’t stop touching us. I saw such need and my heart grew sad for these kids. I didn’t ask permission neither did I mention it to anyone but as I began to interact with these kids, I began to pray a blessing over each one, knowing that God could do something great with their lives. After chatting with this girl I began to ponder what she had said and I asked myself:
Is it worth it?
This girl saw these kids as dirty and lice infested. I saw them as kids in need of love.
She couldn’t wait to leave and wash her hands. I wanted to hug as many as possible. Yes, I wanted to wash my hands too, but the moment with them was more important to me.
Is it worth it to get dirty when holding a child longing for love?
Are we too worried about ourselves that we forget the hurting lives of others?
Is it worth it to sit with a child and have the chance of getting lice or are we too selfish that we don’t recognize the opportunity we have to extend God’s kingdom?
I don’t mean to say anything bad about this precious girl, don’t get me wrong, she is a wonderful women of God. But it did make me ponder.
What is it worth to you?
Saturday, November 14, 2009
My first week back in Mendoza!
I´m back in Argentina and enjoying the hot weather!
This week has gone by quickly and seems like i have already been here for much longer than that.
I am getting used to the hang of things and getting back into the rythem.
It has been wondeful to see the way GOd has everything planned out! I am getting involved with the people in the neighborhood before we start building the kid´s center in March or April.
Only a couple weeks before i returned, the Director´s wife, Nayda, recieved a call from the community center asking if there was anyone who could provide childcare one day a week while the ladies of the nieighborhood get together for a few hours.
Nayda said that there was no one at the moment, but the I was returning and would possibly be interested. I am SO interested and excited to be working with these kids!
God is really opening the doors and i am walking into many new and amazing things!
That´s about all i have to share for now. I´m sure i will hae much more as God continues to show me the way!
This week has gone by quickly and seems like i have already been here for much longer than that.
I am getting used to the hang of things and getting back into the rythem.
It has been wondeful to see the way GOd has everything planned out! I am getting involved with the people in the neighborhood before we start building the kid´s center in March or April.
Only a couple weeks before i returned, the Director´s wife, Nayda, recieved a call from the community center asking if there was anyone who could provide childcare one day a week while the ladies of the nieighborhood get together for a few hours.
Nayda said that there was no one at the moment, but the I was returning and would possibly be interested. I am SO interested and excited to be working with these kids!
God is really opening the doors and i am walking into many new and amazing things!
That´s about all i have to share for now. I´m sure i will hae much more as God continues to show me the way!
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Victorious
I have been praying about a name for the kid's center/daycare that I am starting and last night I was reading the Bible and praying when God reminded me of a vision He gave me back in February. This vision was about the kid's center, but what I saw was a road with obstacles, God was calling me to walk down this road persevere; at the end of the road stood Jesus with a sign that said "VICTORY". I knew that if i decided to walk down this road, God would give me the strength to get pass the obstacles and receive the victory! Last night as i remembered this vision i began to pray and ask God for a verse confirming this. I felt lead to read Psalms 108. The very last first, Psalm 108:13, says:
"With God we will gain the victory, and He will trample down our enemies."
God showed me that not only walking down this road would I receive victory over the obstacles, but I would be victorious!
I believe that this kid's center should be called "The Victorious - Kid's Center" (El Victorioso - Centro de Niños). I also believe that God has great plans for these children's lives and they will be victorious as well!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Our call of Duty
Something on my mind...
I just watched a movie that brought tears to my eyes and agony to my heart.
"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" is a powerful movie about the Holocaust and an 8 year old boy who stands up for what's right.
It made me realize the desperate need there is in the world for the gospel. The amount of people that have yet to hear the glorious life-changing news of salvation.
I was reminded of a verse...
THE HARVEST IS PLENTY BUT THE WORKERS ARE FEW!
Where are the workers? Why have we forgotten our call? We, as Christians, have been employed by the greatest employer in all the universe; just think, He sends us around the world and provides for our every need! So what are we doing? In what ways are we fulfilling the job we have committed to doing when we chose to follow Christ?
There are too many people dying in the world without the free gift that we hold in our hands. We've been called to give it away. We've been called to be the voice for those without one. We've been called to take a stand for what's right. We've been called to go against the flow, be on the flip-side of society. Why do we blend in so well? Are we making a difference?
I heard a quote from a book that said: "If Christianity were a crime, would you have enough evidence to convict you?"
Those who've been convicted of crimes have proof and evidence of what they've done; do we, as Christians, have proof and evidence of what we've done, of what we are doing?
WE NEED TO TAKE UP OUR CROSS AND FOLLOW HIM!!! RESPOND TO THE CALL OF DUTY!
I just watched a movie that brought tears to my eyes and agony to my heart.
"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" is a powerful movie about the Holocaust and an 8 year old boy who stands up for what's right.
It made me realize the desperate need there is in the world for the gospel. The amount of people that have yet to hear the glorious life-changing news of salvation.
I was reminded of a verse...
THE HARVEST IS PLENTY BUT THE WORKERS ARE FEW!
Where are the workers? Why have we forgotten our call? We, as Christians, have been employed by the greatest employer in all the universe; just think, He sends us around the world and provides for our every need! So what are we doing? In what ways are we fulfilling the job we have committed to doing when we chose to follow Christ?
There are too many people dying in the world without the free gift that we hold in our hands. We've been called to give it away. We've been called to be the voice for those without one. We've been called to take a stand for what's right. We've been called to go against the flow, be on the flip-side of society. Why do we blend in so well? Are we making a difference?
I heard a quote from a book that said: "If Christianity were a crime, would you have enough evidence to convict you?"
Those who've been convicted of crimes have proof and evidence of what they've done; do we, as Christians, have proof and evidence of what we've done, of what we are doing?
WE NEED TO TAKE UP OUR CROSS AND FOLLOW HIM!!! RESPOND TO THE CALL OF DUTY!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
In Need of a Name
I need a name.
No a child has not been born.
No a new kitten, puppy, nor goldfish has been brought home from the pet store.
This is something that was conceived in the heart of God.
I have been thinking and praying about a name for this kid's center/daycare that I am starting.
As you may know, the idea of actually building came from a word from the Lord.
1st Chronicles 17 is the passage that lead me on this journey towards building a facility.
I am yet to have peace about a name for this place, and am open to ideas. I cannot guarantee that your idea will be used in the final choice of a name, but it may help in getting me a step farther!
I encourage you to pray about it and read 1st Chronicles 17, maybe you'll be inspired!
No a child has not been born.
No a new kitten, puppy, nor goldfish has been brought home from the pet store.
This is something that was conceived in the heart of God.
I have been thinking and praying about a name for this kid's center/daycare that I am starting.
As you may know, the idea of actually building came from a word from the Lord.
1st Chronicles 17 is the passage that lead me on this journey towards building a facility.
I am yet to have peace about a name for this place, and am open to ideas. I cannot guarantee that your idea will be used in the final choice of a name, but it may help in getting me a step farther!
I encourage you to pray about it and read 1st Chronicles 17, maybe you'll be inspired!
Monday, October 19, 2009
The building continues...
I now know how much money I need to raise for the daycare!!!
$30,000
Please join me as I take this giant step of faith!
This is NOT just a daycare...I want to make that clear. This is a life saving, life changing and family uniting way to change a neighborhood!
God has called each one of us to care for the widows and orphans (James 1:27).
The number of orphans is increasing and many of them are not "true" orphans, while they may have biological parents alive, they have become orphans due to a lack of financial income in the home, therefore leaving their parents with the terrible decision of releasing them into orphanages. This is no decision any mother should have to make, but without a job there seems to be no other answer.
But that's when I come into the picture!!! This daycare is a way to provide free care for children in order that their parent(s) can find work without the guilt of leaving a child home alone for many hours. This is a way of increasing the economical state in my neighborhood, keeping more families together, and showing the love of Jesus in a practical way!
Leave a comment for more info on how you can be a part!
$30,000
Please join me as I take this giant step of faith!
This is NOT just a daycare...I want to make that clear. This is a life saving, life changing and family uniting way to change a neighborhood!
God has called each one of us to care for the widows and orphans (James 1:27).
The number of orphans is increasing and many of them are not "true" orphans, while they may have biological parents alive, they have become orphans due to a lack of financial income in the home, therefore leaving their parents with the terrible decision of releasing them into orphanages. This is no decision any mother should have to make, but without a job there seems to be no other answer.
But that's when I come into the picture!!! This daycare is a way to provide free care for children in order that their parent(s) can find work without the guilt of leaving a child home alone for many hours. This is a way of increasing the economical state in my neighborhood, keeping more families together, and showing the love of Jesus in a practical way!
Leave a comment for more info on how you can be a part!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Quick update...
Things are going well here in the states!
My knee recovery has gone amazingly well!!!
God has totally gone above and beyond a normal recovery time!
It's great to see how fast my knee has gotten back into shape, i'm bending it, walking great, and have increasingly flexibility!!!
Thank You Jesus for your love and mercy on my life! Love you!
Things are going well here in the states!
My knee recovery has gone amazingly well!!!
God has totally gone above and beyond a normal recovery time!
It's great to see how fast my knee has gotten back into shape, i'm bending it, walking great, and have increasingly flexibility!!!
Thank You Jesus for your love and mercy on my life! Love you!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Ramblings...
Life has been so crazy and nothing like i would have thought it would be...
I am in the US right now as i recover from an unexpected knee surgery, well i guess no one expects those kinds of things to happen, but it was not what i had in mind.
God has been so very gracious to me! His faithfulness continually amazes me, I mean, why would someone, who created everything, galaxy upon galaxy, even think about the little people He put on one of the planets amidst thousands upon millions of stars and planets that come in unimaginable amounts! Really, His love is so great that He gives me breath each day, He gives me a loving family who seeks Him wholeheartedly,He gives me visions, dreams and passions for the lost people of faraway lands, He blesses me with an understanding of a foreign language and the ability to adapt and embrace a culture different than my own. He wisdom to walk by faith and in patience. He teaches me about Himself and His love by showing me the poor who stand on the road in dirty clothes and hold cardboard signs.
He reveals me things like this:
I have been praying, for over a year, about working with the kids in my neighborhood in Mendoza. God has shown me many things and I'm starting a daycare! WOW! I have been praying for a place to build the daycare, but haven't really been at peace until after a conversation with my mom i began praying firmly about building the daycare on the YWAM base, in the very spot that i had spent many days, nights and hours praying for these precious children! Wow God has a way of revealing His plan and purpose!
Anyway, God is faithful, never doubt it! He moves mountains when we choose faith!
I am so excited to see all the things that Gos has in store for me as I walk with Him, holding tightly to His hand, on this journey reaching out to little kids in Argentina.
I am in the US right now as i recover from an unexpected knee surgery, well i guess no one expects those kinds of things to happen, but it was not what i had in mind.
God has been so very gracious to me! His faithfulness continually amazes me, I mean, why would someone, who created everything, galaxy upon galaxy, even think about the little people He put on one of the planets amidst thousands upon millions of stars and planets that come in unimaginable amounts! Really, His love is so great that He gives me breath each day, He gives me a loving family who seeks Him wholeheartedly,He gives me visions, dreams and passions for the lost people of faraway lands, He blesses me with an understanding of a foreign language and the ability to adapt and embrace a culture different than my own. He wisdom to walk by faith and in patience. He teaches me about Himself and His love by showing me the poor who stand on the road in dirty clothes and hold cardboard signs.
He reveals me things like this:
I have been praying, for over a year, about working with the kids in my neighborhood in Mendoza. God has shown me many things and I'm starting a daycare! WOW! I have been praying for a place to build the daycare, but haven't really been at peace until after a conversation with my mom i began praying firmly about building the daycare on the YWAM base, in the very spot that i had spent many days, nights and hours praying for these precious children! Wow God has a way of revealing His plan and purpose!
Anyway, God is faithful, never doubt it! He moves mountains when we choose faith!
I am so excited to see all the things that Gos has in store for me as I walk with Him, holding tightly to His hand, on this journey reaching out to little kids in Argentina.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Petition?
So as i was laying down to sleep I began to pray. Pray about things I wanted, needed, desired...blessings in finances, relationships, salvation for the lost, my parents move/job, and many other things.
I suddenly pondered, what does it mean to petition? A passage in the Bible flashed through my mind...
Philippians 4:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
So, what does it mean to petition?
- According to wikipedia: Petition is a request to change something and can also be the legal title to a pleading that initiates a case to be heard in court.
- According to dictionary.com: Petition is a request made for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority. Something that is sought for by request.
When I think of petition, it makes me think of the people who stand in front of federal buildings with their signs and they stand their "petitioning" until something changes. Rain or shine, sun or snow, these people are faithful in standing for what they want. They believe that by marching around, waving their signs and shouting, that in the end, they can make a difference. They are confident and don't easily give up.
Are we like this with God? Or do we give up easily, thinking that God doesn't hear us?
Do we believe we have the power to move the hand of God?
Are we confident that our words and actions by faith can really make a difference?
Maybe when we pray, we should not merely use words, but should believe and be confident that what we are petitioning for, will come to pass.
God is gracious and able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine...so what are we afraid of? He wants to give good gifts to His children!!! If we feel as though we aren't receiving these good gifts, then who are we? Does God consider me His child?
Am I acting as one of His?
Those are just my thoughts and ramblings as I seek God and believe for miracles!
I suddenly pondered, what does it mean to petition? A passage in the Bible flashed through my mind...
Philippians 4:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
So, what does it mean to petition?
- According to wikipedia: Petition is a request to change something and can also be the legal title to a pleading that initiates a case to be heard in court.
- According to dictionary.com: Petition is a request made for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority. Something that is sought for by request.
When I think of petition, it makes me think of the people who stand in front of federal buildings with their signs and they stand their "petitioning" until something changes. Rain or shine, sun or snow, these people are faithful in standing for what they want. They believe that by marching around, waving their signs and shouting, that in the end, they can make a difference. They are confident and don't easily give up.
Are we like this with God? Or do we give up easily, thinking that God doesn't hear us?
Do we believe we have the power to move the hand of God?
Are we confident that our words and actions by faith can really make a difference?
Maybe when we pray, we should not merely use words, but should believe and be confident that what we are petitioning for, will come to pass.
God is gracious and able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine...so what are we afraid of? He wants to give good gifts to His children!!! If we feel as though we aren't receiving these good gifts, then who are we? Does God consider me His child?
Am I acting as one of His?
Those are just my thoughts and ramblings as I seek God and believe for miracles!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Building a dream…
This dream that God has me building is getting me very excited! I keep getting new ideas and planning crazy things! I guess if I’m gonna dream, I’ll dream big when nothing is impossible for God!
I was praying awhile back and really wanting God to speak to me about the daycare. I was praying for a name, for a location, for anything. I really just wanted confirmation that something this crazy was actually possible. I had my Bible there on my lap and said “God I want you to speak, guide me in your word.” And I ended up in 1st Chronicles 17. He spoke to me throughout the entire chapter, but here are some key verses that stuck out to me:
Verse 2: “…Whatever you have in mind, do it, for God is with you.”
Verse 10b: “I declare to you that the Lord will build a house for you.”
Verse 23-27 “And now, Lord, let the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house be established forever. Do as you promised, so that it will be established and that your name will be great forever. Then men will say, “The Lord Almighty, the God over Israel, is Israel’s God! And the house of your servant David will be established before you. You, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him. So your servant has found courage to pray to you. Oh Lord, you are my God! You have promised these good things to your servant. Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight, for you O Lord, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.”
Wow! I was surprised at what God was speaking to me; He didn’t want me to find a house, but rather to build a house. I am still praying for a name, but now that I know that I will be building a house, I have an idea of where I would like to do it!
Please join me as I build this dream into a reality!
I was praying awhile back and really wanting God to speak to me about the daycare. I was praying for a name, for a location, for anything. I really just wanted confirmation that something this crazy was actually possible. I had my Bible there on my lap and said “God I want you to speak, guide me in your word.” And I ended up in 1st Chronicles 17. He spoke to me throughout the entire chapter, but here are some key verses that stuck out to me:
Verse 2: “…Whatever you have in mind, do it, for God is with you.”
Verse 10b: “I declare to you that the Lord will build a house for you.”
Verse 23-27 “And now, Lord, let the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house be established forever. Do as you promised, so that it will be established and that your name will be great forever. Then men will say, “The Lord Almighty, the God over Israel, is Israel’s God! And the house of your servant David will be established before you. You, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him. So your servant has found courage to pray to you. Oh Lord, you are my God! You have promised these good things to your servant. Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight, for you O Lord, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.”
Wow! I was surprised at what God was speaking to me; He didn’t want me to find a house, but rather to build a house. I am still praying for a name, but now that I know that I will be building a house, I have an idea of where I would like to do it!
Please join me as I build this dream into a reality!
This week has been very different than most; I have been in bed unable to walk. Last week I was playing soccer and I was running I went to kick the ball, I don’t exactly know what happened but I remember feeling something move out of place and back again. This something happened in my knee. I was not happy, honestly I was mad at God for letting it happen. In the moment I was unsure of how serious this injury was, it looks as though surgery is on it's way. This time in bed has given me time for lots of sleeping, thinking, praying and pondering.
I don’t know how much I have written about the dream that God has given me, but He spoke to me very clearly last year in October that He wanted me to do something for the children in my neighborhood, Borbollón. At the time I was unsure of exactly what it would look like, but I knew that it was to be a safe place where children could learn, live, and laugh. This place would not be an orphanage (for now), but more of a place where kids could come during the day while their parents are out working. Through many months of prayer and seeking, God has shown me much more clearly what He wants for these kids in Borbollón. While attending the school of Principles for Children and Youth Ministries, God gave me and continues to give me many visions and ideas of what this is going to look like. I am to build a daycare and provide a safe place where kids can come and spend their days learning, living, and laughing. I hope that each child in Borbollón and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to hear about Jesus’ love and the free gift of salvation. In this home, I will provide activities such as: Bible stories and other educational stories, music, physical/recreational activities, basic knowledge of health and hygiene, and breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.
I don’t know where or how it will all come to be, but nothing is too big for my God, and where there’s a vision, there’s sure to be provision.
I don’t know how much I have written about the dream that God has given me, but He spoke to me very clearly last year in October that He wanted me to do something for the children in my neighborhood, Borbollón. At the time I was unsure of exactly what it would look like, but I knew that it was to be a safe place where children could learn, live, and laugh. This place would not be an orphanage (for now), but more of a place where kids could come during the day while their parents are out working. Through many months of prayer and seeking, God has shown me much more clearly what He wants for these kids in Borbollón. While attending the school of Principles for Children and Youth Ministries, God gave me and continues to give me many visions and ideas of what this is going to look like. I am to build a daycare and provide a safe place where kids can come and spend their days learning, living, and laughing. I hope that each child in Borbollón and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to hear about Jesus’ love and the free gift of salvation. In this home, I will provide activities such as: Bible stories and other educational stories, music, physical/recreational activities, basic knowledge of health and hygiene, and breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.
I don’t know where or how it will all come to be, but nothing is too big for my God, and where there’s a vision, there’s sure to be provision.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Amazed by You
I wrote a song and thought i would share it with you!
Amazed by You
The way you paint the sky
Has always caught my eye
And you never cease to amaze me
The sunlight at dawn
The moonlight comes on
As i walk through the darkness
Oh how you never cease to amaze me
For you are my creator
And you are my father
You're the lover of my soul
You hold the earth in your hand
The mountains, the streams and the sand
And you never cease to amaze me
For you are my Jesus
You are my Savior
The redeemer of my sins
You amaze me, Oh you amaze me
Amazed by You
The way you paint the sky
Has always caught my eye
And you never cease to amaze me
The sunlight at dawn
The moonlight comes on
As i walk through the darkness
Oh how you never cease to amaze me
For you are my creator
And you are my father
You're the lover of my soul
You hold the earth in your hand
The mountains, the streams and the sand
And you never cease to amaze me
For you are my Jesus
You are my Savior
The redeemer of my sins
You amaze me, Oh you amaze me
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Trip to Uruguay
While i was in Buenos Aires i had to renew my visa, so i went to Uruguay!!!
had a great day walking around and taking pictures! it was cold, but i enjoyed some time resting on the dock looking out into the ocean.
had a great day walking around and taking pictures! it was cold, but i enjoyed some time resting on the dock looking out into the ocean.
Hey...
Don't have lots of time, but thought i'd let you all know that it's snowing!!!
this winter has been crazy, just yesterday we were enjoying the sunshine, it was cold, but very sunny! then last night the wind started to pick up and it swept through with hot hair and lots of dust and sand. and now today it's very cold with snow!!
i'll post pictures soon!
Don't have lots of time, but thought i'd let you all know that it's snowing!!!
this winter has been crazy, just yesterday we were enjoying the sunshine, it was cold, but very sunny! then last night the wind started to pick up and it swept through with hot hair and lots of dust and sand. and now today it's very cold with snow!!
i'll post pictures soon!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
New Plans
There are new plans as of only days ago...
i will not be going to Central America. There is a really bad flu that has been going around and many of the people here on the YWAM base are sick, three with pneumonia and others with some symptoms and are on quarantine to prevent them from getting worse and from getting anyone else sick.
Honduras is in a political stand still as their president was taken out of the country, so we are unable to enter.
Many members of the team that had planned on going don't have the finances to go.
with these three factors in mind, we will not be going to Central America.
please pray for guidance and wisdom as i will most likely be returning to Mendoza, alone.
i'm not very excited about the changes or about going back to Mendoza without a team, but i know that God is bigger than my circumstances and has a plan for me where ever i am. It doesn't matter where i am or where i go, God will be there.
i will not be going to Central America. There is a really bad flu that has been going around and many of the people here on the YWAM base are sick, three with pneumonia and others with some symptoms and are on quarantine to prevent them from getting worse and from getting anyone else sick.
Honduras is in a political stand still as their president was taken out of the country, so we are unable to enter.
Many members of the team that had planned on going don't have the finances to go.
with these three factors in mind, we will not be going to Central America.
please pray for guidance and wisdom as i will most likely be returning to Mendoza, alone.
i'm not very excited about the changes or about going back to Mendoza without a team, but i know that God is bigger than my circumstances and has a plan for me where ever i am. It doesn't matter where i am or where i go, God will be there.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Quick Update...
So i have been incredibly busy lately and really slacking on updating my blog...
i have been in school the last three months and have not had time to really sit and write a blog, but i wanted to update and say that i am almost finished with the lecture phase of my school and will be going to El Salvador and Honduras for a month!
I am waiting for a miracle and believing that it will come! God has been so faithful up til now in my life and i believe that He will continue to be faithful because He is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
i still do not have all of the money for the school or outreach, but i know that with your support and prayers (the possible), God is faithful in doing the impossible!
please continue to pray, there are many of us in my school who still need the money and we leave in two weeks!
thanks again for prayers and support...if anyone is interested in supporting me please leave a comment and we'll work out the details!
Blessings!
i have been in school the last three months and have not had time to really sit and write a blog, but i wanted to update and say that i am almost finished with the lecture phase of my school and will be going to El Salvador and Honduras for a month!
I am waiting for a miracle and believing that it will come! God has been so faithful up til now in my life and i believe that He will continue to be faithful because He is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
i still do not have all of the money for the school or outreach, but i know that with your support and prayers (the possible), God is faithful in doing the impossible!
please continue to pray, there are many of us in my school who still need the money and we leave in two weeks!
thanks again for prayers and support...if anyone is interested in supporting me please leave a comment and we'll work out the details!
Blessings!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Walking...
Last week i had the opportunity to go on an extreme adventure that focuses on accepting challenges, conquering fears, and coming closer to God.
The main thing that i learned, in those five days, was about patience. I was put in a group with 3 other girls and 1 guy. By the second day one of the girls could barely walk because of the pain in her feet. God told me that I needed to walk with her throughout the week. You know me, full of energy, strength and perseverance...it was definitely hard, but so worth it. God kept speaking about how I need to walk hand-in-hand with Him...I CANNOT rush ahead to the future...He wants to guide me and prepare the way, so that when the time is right, I arrive and receive the whole blessing!
At the end of the week, God confirmed this in our time of affirmation. One girl prayed over me and really felt God speak the word: RISK. if I take the risk and rush through life, not being completely sensitive to God's voice, I may miss God's will for me in that moment. It hit me really hard. I really need to spend more time with God and recognize His voice and walk slowly beside Him. My relationship with Him NEEDS to be my first priority.
The main thing that i learned, in those five days, was about patience. I was put in a group with 3 other girls and 1 guy. By the second day one of the girls could barely walk because of the pain in her feet. God told me that I needed to walk with her throughout the week. You know me, full of energy, strength and perseverance...it was definitely hard, but so worth it. God kept speaking about how I need to walk hand-in-hand with Him...I CANNOT rush ahead to the future...He wants to guide me and prepare the way, so that when the time is right, I arrive and receive the whole blessing!
At the end of the week, God confirmed this in our time of affirmation. One girl prayed over me and really felt God speak the word: RISK. if I take the risk and rush through life, not being completely sensitive to God's voice, I may miss God's will for me in that moment. It hit me really hard. I really need to spend more time with God and recognize His voice and walk slowly beside Him. My relationship with Him NEEDS to be my first priority.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Accepted!!!
Hello!
I was just sitting here in the coffee shop and thought I'd write
about how things are going!
Last week I filled out an application for a school i plan on
doing in April. This school is a second level YWAM school called,
"Principles in Children and Youth Ministries" and will be held in Buenos Aires
(about 14 hours from Mendoza). I just found out from a staff member (Marcela) that the staff at the Buenos Aires base are already looking forward to having me!
I am very excited about this opportunity and feel that it will greatly
benefit my future plans to start a ministry working with kids. I feel
God has opened up this school as a way for me to gain more knowledge,
understanding, ideas and tools to work with kids!
So, with this said, i could use all of your prayers.
The school costs $850 (lecture phase) and an additional amount for the
outreach (with possibilities of traveling to China, Central America,
or Argentina)
I received an email yesterday saying that i have been accepted!
I would greatly appreciate all your prayers as i walk in faith into
this new journey of going deeper!
Waiting for a miracle,
Carissa
I was just sitting here in the coffee shop and thought I'd write
about how things are going!
Last week I filled out an application for a school i plan on
doing in April. This school is a second level YWAM school called,
"Principles in Children and Youth Ministries" and will be held in Buenos Aires
(about 14 hours from Mendoza). I just found out from a staff member (Marcela) that the staff at the Buenos Aires base are already looking forward to having me!
I am very excited about this opportunity and feel that it will greatly
benefit my future plans to start a ministry working with kids. I feel
God has opened up this school as a way for me to gain more knowledge,
understanding, ideas and tools to work with kids!
So, with this said, i could use all of your prayers.
The school costs $850 (lecture phase) and an additional amount for the
outreach (with possibilities of traveling to China, Central America,
or Argentina)
I received an email yesterday saying that i have been accepted!
I would greatly appreciate all your prayers as i walk in faith into
this new journey of going deeper!
Waiting for a miracle,
Carissa
Sunday, March 1, 2009
More than my Provider...
It's been way too long since i've written...wow time flies.
Life is going well here in Argentina! God is doing many great things!
I came to the realization the other day that i have the coolest best friend in the world!
God is so great, He provides for my needs beyond what i even ask or need.
It's like, "hey i really could use some new shoes...only days later a girl gives me a pair of shoes!" I am hungry and need something to eat, but haven't been able to go shopping; someone invites me to eat with them. It's so wonderful the way God responds to my needs! i love Him so much!
that's my note of encouragement for you all...God wants to not just provide for our needs, He wants to bless us beyond what we ask or need!
Life is going well here in Argentina! God is doing many great things!
I came to the realization the other day that i have the coolest best friend in the world!
God is so great, He provides for my needs beyond what i even ask or need.
It's like, "hey i really could use some new shoes...only days later a girl gives me a pair of shoes!" I am hungry and need something to eat, but haven't been able to go shopping; someone invites me to eat with them. It's so wonderful the way God responds to my needs! i love Him so much!
that's my note of encouragement for you all...God wants to not just provide for our needs, He wants to bless us beyond what we ask or need!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
FInding Joy in Simple Things
Happy New Year to you all!!!
It’s been a very long time since I’ve written, so I will do my best to not forget anything.
I was in the States in November and came back home to Argentina the second week of December, just in time for our annual evangelistic outreach event to the indigenous people of “el campo” (the country side/desert). We had about 600 people here for 5 days; during this week I was able to work with kids 1-3 years old. I was known as “Mama Carissa”, I had the privilege of taking care of one little girl almost all day every day. There were five kids on my list, but being of such a young age they were very attached to their moms. Guadalupe was a one-year-old girl who was uncomfortable with almost anyone but her mom and I; I felt so honored to have the trust of this precious girl. There were, however, other days where I took care of five or six kids. One day in particular, we were able to go to the aquarium and the zoo! I was in charge of 5 kids ages 5-9, it was wonderful time where I saw so much joy in these kids who had never been to the big city nor the aquarium or zoo. It was a wonderful experience and I hope and pray that these kids will never forget the love and care that was shown to them by so many people willing to serve them with the love of God!
The last night we had a Christmas Dinner for all of them! I really enjoyed being able to bless these people, one thing that I was able to do was give new clothes to many of the children! There was one little girl, Maria that I had been taking care of during the week, she had worn the same clothes the 5 days and looked as thought she had not taken a bath in many week, her hair was matted and she probably had lice. I found a cute dress and some coordinating shoes for her, I took her in the bathroom to get her ready for the special dinner! I wanted so badly to bathe her, but the water on the base had completely been shut off and nobody could find a way to fix it, the only thing we could do was wait, but seeing that the dinner was already being prepared and we had no idea when the water would come back, we did what we could. I took Maria into the bathroom changed her clothes and fix her hair into a simple braid, trying to make the most of the situation and lack of water. As we went out of the bathroom to find her mom, I noticed the huge smile on her face as she gently touch her new clothes! As I walked toward her mom with a smile on my face, I saw the look on her moms face…pure shock. Maria ran up to her mom and hugged her, her mom began to touch her daughter and ask herself “is it really you, Maria? This is my daughter? Are you sure?” I was filled with pure joy! This woman was filled with an inexpressible joy after I had felt bad for not being able to bathe her daughter. God is so faithful! I was blown away by the way that God moved and touched this woman’s life.
Well...this is pretty long, so i'll write more when i can.
It’s been a very long time since I’ve written, so I will do my best to not forget anything.
I was in the States in November and came back home to Argentina the second week of December, just in time for our annual evangelistic outreach event to the indigenous people of “el campo” (the country side/desert). We had about 600 people here for 5 days; during this week I was able to work with kids 1-3 years old. I was known as “Mama Carissa”, I had the privilege of taking care of one little girl almost all day every day. There were five kids on my list, but being of such a young age they were very attached to their moms. Guadalupe was a one-year-old girl who was uncomfortable with almost anyone but her mom and I; I felt so honored to have the trust of this precious girl. There were, however, other days where I took care of five or six kids. One day in particular, we were able to go to the aquarium and the zoo! I was in charge of 5 kids ages 5-9, it was wonderful time where I saw so much joy in these kids who had never been to the big city nor the aquarium or zoo. It was a wonderful experience and I hope and pray that these kids will never forget the love and care that was shown to them by so many people willing to serve them with the love of God!
The last night we had a Christmas Dinner for all of them! I really enjoyed being able to bless these people, one thing that I was able to do was give new clothes to many of the children! There was one little girl, Maria that I had been taking care of during the week, she had worn the same clothes the 5 days and looked as thought she had not taken a bath in many week, her hair was matted and she probably had lice. I found a cute dress and some coordinating shoes for her, I took her in the bathroom to get her ready for the special dinner! I wanted so badly to bathe her, but the water on the base had completely been shut off and nobody could find a way to fix it, the only thing we could do was wait, but seeing that the dinner was already being prepared and we had no idea when the water would come back, we did what we could. I took Maria into the bathroom changed her clothes and fix her hair into a simple braid, trying to make the most of the situation and lack of water. As we went out of the bathroom to find her mom, I noticed the huge smile on her face as she gently touch her new clothes! As I walked toward her mom with a smile on my face, I saw the look on her moms face…pure shock. Maria ran up to her mom and hugged her, her mom began to touch her daughter and ask herself “is it really you, Maria? This is my daughter? Are you sure?” I was filled with pure joy! This woman was filled with an inexpressible joy after I had felt bad for not being able to bathe her daughter. God is so faithful! I was blown away by the way that God moved and touched this woman’s life.
Well...this is pretty long, so i'll write more when i can.
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