Well here I sit in my house contemplating the experiance that we all shared in. How Great is Our God - that through all things his hand has been upon us.
What an experience it had been in Mexico, I can't wait to go back to see how things have progressed with the class room we built and the orphanage called Impact of Love. What amazing people the Mexicans are, those that know Christ have such complete faith that he will provide and he has proven himself to them time and time again.
Big ups to Hayden, Peter and their awesome church to help this orphanage with some of the basics to keep them up with their governments requirements.
It was an honor to sing at Pastor Daniels church with Cookie and Leah and hear Yeta, Vicky and Lisa testimonies - such wonderful women. Aaron stepped up to the mark and played guitar after 5mins practice with Pastor Daniels daughter. She sung in spanish and he just knew where to go in the song. It was amazing to see the congregation come at an altercall that Pastor Daniel gave, how they bowed down before the Lord all on their hands and knees and sobbing before him.
Being with Diana, Michelle, Victoria, Nikky and Lorna when we had the van ripped off in Tijuana was an experience. It gave Victoria, Nikky, Michelle an I an opportunity to pray in the midst of trials and tribulations in support of Diana and Lorna. Way to go girls!!!!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
'Developed' and 'Undeveloped'
Far out!
So far we have seen and experience so much! Much that is worthy of praise and also allot of sorrow and injustice!
Yesterday I (Kirk) had a bad run i with last night dinner and subsequently ended up staying at the condos yesterday. This was after being left behind by the vans and having to hitch a ride to the restaurant where we eat for breakfast after deciding no one had noticed yet i wasn't with the team. But praise God that through such problem i got to share my faith with my driver! My prayers remain with him still!
The team had to battle some immense heat in the midst of building and visiting orphanages. Some of the less fortunate had a water fight!
My perspective of today was rather different however. It was one of much reflection and thought. a battle in my head which occupied 8 pages of my journal. It is so strange that in the midst of so much poverty and lack that the people here have such a joy that in the west we would be so envious of. It sounds clique but i guess its only because many people have observed the same all around the world. It seems that when we have all we could want and more we lose sight of really make life so brilliant. We forget the small things such as the sun, laughter, intrinsic beauty, company and replace these with structure, wants and selfishness. Usually we don't even notice. The people here have reminded me and so many here once again what it is to live. With a joy, passion and lust for both the small and big things which truly make life shine. They so often don't have jobs, food, security, space or health and yet they make time and enjoy the constants in life and this is my challenge for myself and all who read this. This freedom comes from a lack of selfishness and 'stuff' which distracts us so often from life in the west. So my prayer for Mexico is not that they can mimic the western development ideals of industrialisation, globalisation and 'westernisation' but they there development comes through selflessness and love, a hatred toward injustice and a love toward God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
So hear i am again back at the condo for the second time reflecting on my own life and how i can live a live in which i truly know and life for what we so often oversee but what God has granted to be good!
Peace and Blessings to all! Your prayers make a difference each day!
Kirk
So far we have seen and experience so much! Much that is worthy of praise and also allot of sorrow and injustice!
Yesterday I (Kirk) had a bad run i with last night dinner and subsequently ended up staying at the condos yesterday. This was after being left behind by the vans and having to hitch a ride to the restaurant where we eat for breakfast after deciding no one had noticed yet i wasn't with the team. But praise God that through such problem i got to share my faith with my driver! My prayers remain with him still!
The team had to battle some immense heat in the midst of building and visiting orphanages. Some of the less fortunate had a water fight!
My perspective of today was rather different however. It was one of much reflection and thought. a battle in my head which occupied 8 pages of my journal. It is so strange that in the midst of so much poverty and lack that the people here have such a joy that in the west we would be so envious of. It sounds clique but i guess its only because many people have observed the same all around the world. It seems that when we have all we could want and more we lose sight of really make life so brilliant. We forget the small things such as the sun, laughter, intrinsic beauty, company and replace these with structure, wants and selfishness. Usually we don't even notice. The people here have reminded me and so many here once again what it is to live. With a joy, passion and lust for both the small and big things which truly make life shine. They so often don't have jobs, food, security, space or health and yet they make time and enjoy the constants in life and this is my challenge for myself and all who read this. This freedom comes from a lack of selfishness and 'stuff' which distracts us so often from life in the west. So my prayer for Mexico is not that they can mimic the western development ideals of industrialisation, globalisation and 'westernisation' but they there development comes through selflessness and love, a hatred toward injustice and a love toward God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
So hear i am again back at the condo for the second time reflecting on my own life and how i can live a live in which i truly know and life for what we so often oversee but what God has granted to be good!
Peace and Blessings to all! Your prayers make a difference each day!
Kirk
Mexico
Hi All,
I am absolutely exhausted but it has been so amazing and I feel privileged to be here. We have met some awesome people and seen people living in awful living conditions and through much hardship. Please view my website attached to this blog to see some of the many photos we have taken. Take care and please keep praying
Love
Sam
I am absolutely exhausted but it has been so amazing and I feel privileged to be here. We have met some awesome people and seen people living in awful living conditions and through much hardship. Please view my website attached to this blog to see some of the many photos we have taken. Take care and please keep praying
Love
Sam
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