July 30, 2009What a week!!! I am truly in awe of God and his purpose and plans for our lives! This week has been filled with so many different activities and emotions. We had to say hello and farewell to Gulf Breeze UMC this week. The time we got to spend with them has truly been a blessing and something I will never forget.
The week started off with some anticipation as we awaited their arrival, as they had to travel through Guatemala to arrive here in Belize City. Day One was filled with a lot of work, but the troops were all game. Some of the group prepared for the week’s VBS at Cavalry Chapel while the others worked at the Salvation Army doing work projects followed by lunch, and then off to VBS! The following days were pretty much the same, but instead of spending more time doing VBS, the street ministry began! I watched as the group handed out food and I was thrilled to see them laying hands on people and praying with them as they felt led. Our friend Vinoid (God Bless Him) even had the whole team over for lunch in his home overlooking the Canal. Twenty-two of us sat and ate as he treated us like family and royalty. Please pray for Vinoid’s health and his family and for safe travel. He will be visiting his homeland (India) for the next three months.
I watched God use his people in ways they had never been used before. He gave courage to some to speak. To others He gave eyes to see what I feel we tend to overlook. People are hurting in so many ways; physically, spiritually and emotionally. The world is full of people who need to be reached. God may not be calling you to be a missionary in Belize. He may be calling you to minister to the man or woman on your block.
I was so excited to hear that my sister took my niece and nephew to work at a food shelter this week. They are young, but what a great age to make them aware of how of other people struggle. Most us live paycheck to paycheck, and it could be us, our Aunt’s or Uncle’s, brothers or sisters or even our parents who are in need. Sure there are some people who will take advantage, but who are we to judge?
I encourage each and every one of you to get involved in some form of giving. It could be donating or as simple as kind word or gesture. It’s up to you. But “faith without works is a dead” (James 2:20). I am sad to see the group from Gulf Breeze leave, but I rejoice in the growth and awareness it brought.
To God be the glory! God bless you all I love you so much!
Amanda
The week started off with some anticipation as we awaited their arrival, as they had to travel through Guatemala to arrive here in Belize City. Day One was filled with a lot of work, but the troops were all game. Some of the group prepared for the week’s VBS at Cavalry Chapel while the others worked at the Salvation Army doing work projects followed by lunch, and then off to VBS! The following days were pretty much the same, but instead of spending more time doing VBS, the street ministry began! I watched as the group handed out food and I was thrilled to see them laying hands on people and praying with them as they felt led. Our friend Vinoid (God Bless Him) even had the whole team over for lunch in his home overlooking the Canal. Twenty-two of us sat and ate as he treated us like family and royalty. Please pray for Vinoid’s health and his family and for safe travel. He will be visiting his homeland (India) for the next three months.
I watched God use his people in ways they had never been used before. He gave courage to some to speak. To others He gave eyes to see what I feel we tend to overlook. People are hurting in so many ways; physically, spiritually and emotionally. The world is full of people who need to be reached. God may not be calling you to be a missionary in Belize. He may be calling you to minister to the man or woman on your block.
I was so excited to hear that my sister took my niece and nephew to work at a food shelter this week. They are young, but what a great age to make them aware of how of other people struggle. Most us live paycheck to paycheck, and it could be us, our Aunt’s or Uncle’s, brothers or sisters or even our parents who are in need. Sure there are some people who will take advantage, but who are we to judge?
I encourage each and every one of you to get involved in some form of giving. It could be donating or as simple as kind word or gesture. It’s up to you. But “faith without works is a dead” (James 2:20). I am sad to see the group from Gulf Breeze leave, but I rejoice in the growth and awareness it brought.
To God be the glory! God bless you all I love you so much!
Amanda
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