cuba bound

so the journey begins -

I'm meeting many of the team for the first time tonite as we share a meal, laughter and stories.  we each tell of other experiences and of what we hope God will do through us as we labor along side brothers and sisters in Cuba for the next 8 days.

I am ready - excited even.

A little axnious I must admit - mostly about what is home...family, events, church, friends, balls being juggled....I could go on.

Tomorrow Miami and then Havana - look out here we come.

Lord God may your Spirit move in mighty ways and may we be useful tools in your hands.

AMEN

ps 115

Psalm 115 ¹ Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, 
   because of your love and faithfulness.² Why do the nations say, 
   “Where is their God?” 
³ Our God is in heaven; 
   he does whatever pleases him. 
⁴ But their idols are silver and gold, 
   made by human hands. 
⁵ They have mouths, but cannot speak, 
   eyes, but cannot see. 
⁶ They have ears, but cannot hear, 
   noses, but cannot smell. 
⁷ They have hands, but cannot feel, 
   feet, but cannot walk, 
   nor can they utter a sound with their throats. 
⁸ Those who make them will be like them, 
   and so will all who trust in them.

Lord – to you be all the glory because of who you are.  Because of your love and faithfulness.  Let us live out glory to you lord so that that the world will ask – “who are you God?” And we may tell them of your greatness.  And our love for you and what you have done for us.  Lord let your power be made known and let the weakness of their idols be realized before their eyes – let them crumble to dust.  Lord God touch man’s mouth to speak praise before you, his ears to hear your  joyful songs, his hands to do work  in you name, his voice to shout for you O LORD!  TRUST in Him!

here is a picture of "backstage at baptism" from a few weeks ago.  it was a really great day.

Praying for Friends today/ thankful for how I see God at work

Couple needed jobs
family fighting cancer
woman rehabbing injury
several recovering from illness and surgery
one who accepted Jesus this week!!!
kids serving
dad who has cancer
Gratitude in tough times
improvement in hospice patient
excitement-anticipation for CUBA MISSION TRIP!
very good offerings in the month of September

Opportunities to love give and serve
- Buddy Walk this Sunday - come out at 1:30 to pass out drinks and love on this part of our community.
-Candy Carnival - Oct 28 - candy, fun, people.  There is a place for you to serve and have fun.  get with Deanna Kroskie to find out how.