What a week!!

Hey Everyone!!

I know it has been awhile but WOW our schedule has been so busy with all of the recent visitors! 

I have to start out and send out a HUGE thank you to all of you that sent over goodies with Kristin and the Construction team! WOW, I was completely overwhelmed by the generosity and all of the wonderful surprises that will make the last month of our trip so special. You guys are truly the best!

We had quite a weekend! Our week was filled with so many blessings that we wondered how God wanted to top it at the weekend services. Well he did more then top it, his presence did miracles in hearts this weekend. We can only continue to thank him and give him glory for all that is happening on this island in our hearts and in the hearts of these churches!

Saturday evening Brandon did a youth service. He said that the presence of God was incredibly strong at the service. He was able to pray for everyone at the end of the service and we know that God is continuing to work in those young people's lives, healing there bodies, restoring there hearts, and giving them hope and vision for there future!! 

On Sunday morning Brandon and I tag teamed for the service. There was a Baby Dedication scheduled at the end so we tied our message around dedicating your life, your marriage, and your children to God. The women and children on this island are of little value and are not treated very well so we knew this message was timely. However we also knew the sensitivity of the matter so we had to rely on Gods wisdom to say the right words. GOD did a miracle that morning in the service. Brandon had all of the men laughing (not normal) as he shared stories and talked to them about the importance of loving there wives with the love of God. Many of the women in the room were in near tears of joy. It was incredible!

I was able to share with them the importance of raising your children in a godly, loving, and peaceful environment. The lord led me to give them practical ways to teach there children how to love god and respect others. It was like a whole new concept to them not to just spank them in anger all of the time and let them run free! I hoped they understood the value of loving there children with the love of God and hanging on to the hope of what God has called there children to do in the times where it's hard not to lose patience! We know so many awesome seeds were planted at that service and we have total trust in God to water and grow those seeds into an incredible harvest of his love. 

Sunday evening Brandon was able to do a service at one of the churches factory outreaches. He shared with them the story of Daniel and encouraged them to hold fast to there faith even in tough times. They loved hearing that if they did that God would ALWAYS be faithful to them. This was timely considering the tough times a lot of the factory workers are facing with the economy. Brandon prayed for everyone at the end, a 2 year old who cannot breathe out of her nose, an entire family who had suffered from fever for a month, a worker who needed favor in some upcoming decisions etc. Please continue to agree with us for all of these precious people. We know and trust in the name above all names!!

Well. We will post again soon. Tonight Brandon is out doing some research for the orphanage, I can't disclose details at this time but please continue to lift him and James up as they "plow" and prepare for the big vision of rescuing underage prostitutes! God is Faithful!

 We think and pray for you EVERYDAY! Lots of Love and Hugs to all of you!!