2007 Car-b-que

The mission team just finished its part in the 3rd Annual Car-b-que.
All of the team members worked really hard and we are very proud of
them. Thanks also to the parents who helped out with the cooking and
serving of food. This was a very successful afternoon for the mission team. The Car-b-que was a great opportunity to talk with people who have never been to our church. It was exciting just watching various individuals off to the side talking together with our visitors. My son and I were very happy to see a friend that he invited at the show and were thrilled when his motorcycle won first place. Thanks to all who came out to support this event. If you click on Car-b-que it will take you to all of the Car-b-que pictures.

Taco Dinner

We just completed our first fund raiser dinner and it went really well. I believe this is the first time we did tacos. We also raised over $1,000. At times, when we think about how much money we have to raise and how little time we have, it is overwhelming. It seems that with the first commitment to do one of these trips the enemy begins his opposition. But our God has seen us through before and He is able to meet our needs again. I ask prayer for all of our team members and especially for Pastor Chuck and Pat. This is a really big responsibility for both of them. Pray that God will meet the financial needs, for Chuck and Pat as they prepare to lead this trip, safety for each member as they work to raise the funds needed, and safety as we go.

A special thanks to the parents and kids who worked very hard to make this diner work. Some of the parents showed skills that we did not know they had. Many of the middle and high school youth also helped out. We are really proud of how our youth are more than willing to help out with ministries like this. Some of them have already been on a summer mission trip and others are too young to go. Hang in there guys, soon enough you will be old enough and we look forward to that time when you can also go.

A memory from a trip gone by

Mexico 2005

You took me to a place I didn’t want to go.
You put people in my life I didn’t want to know.
You put me to a task I didn’t want to do.
You did all of this to point me back to you.

I gave you my heart and you changed my passion.
I gave you my feet and you changed my direction.
I gave you my life-you took it and ran.
Now I’m right where I should be-secure in your hand.

So take me where I don’t wanna go
Show me the people I don’t wanna know.
Make me do what I’m scared to do-
If that’s what it takes to keep me close to you.

Show me how to be YOU to the hurting.
I want more of you and less of me.
I know that it's only with you that I am anything-
I wanna live my life with you in the lead.

By Cindy Warren

Spring Fling

We held our Spring Fling Saturday and had a lot of fun. I don't know how many people were there, but we gave away over 400 free hot dogs and over 600 cans of soda. We also had drawings where we gave away 4 bicycles. We had a rock climbing wall, inflatable rides, pony rides, police dog demonstration, and games of skill. It had rained the night before, but that just added to the fun of the hay ride. Where else can kids have a hay ride and go muding at the same time?

Here are a couple of pictures from our trip to Honduras where we spent time in several children's homes and our trip to Mexico where we built a house for a family of six.

Day 2

This is the second day after starting this blog. I had to start over. I forgot to remember my settings to log in to my original one.

Saturday April 28 we are having our Spring fling at Denbigh Baptist Church. Everything is free. It runs from 3:00 to 6:00. We have several games to play and rides to ride and all the food is free. I pray we have a sunny day. It's a lot of work, but it is a lot of fun.

Well we had our first leaders meeting to plan for our 3rd summer missions trip. We have lots to do, but our God has everything already planned out. My first task was to set up a blog so we can update everyone. My first concern was to find a Blog with a spell checker built in.

Join with us in prayer, praise, and worship as we get ready for our Summer Missions Trip to a Haitian church in South Florida.

We are only able to take 15 teens this year and need to raise $19,000 for this trip.

Our first big fund raising event will be our Car-b-que on May 20 from 2:00 to 6:00 at our church. Admission is free and open to all.