SUMMER....thus far

Thanks to everyone who follows my blog. It means so much to me that you keep up with what is going on in the ministry here, and that you pray for me. Summer has been CRAZY! It has been so good!! We have so much help here because of our summer missionaries from all across the U.S. We have a few from Georgia, one from Cali, another from Alabama, 3 from Puerto Rico, and of course there are more but that's just a brief list.

God has been doing some exciting things here through our summer missionaries. We have seen more people come to know Christ, as well as seeing our children grow deeper in their personal relationships with God. It's so exciting when we are able to see children begin to understand that it's about their relationship with Christ, not some religion or tradition. It's a good reminder for us all.

I'm going to mention a few things that have been going on specifically at Joy Center, which is one of three centers that operates as Mission Centers of Houston.

The first full week of actual kids' club we were able to take 40! 4-10 year old children to the Houston Children's Museum. I have to admit, I had never been to a children's museum so the planning process was a bit frightening. We planned for 60 because that's how many we have been averaging, but summer school put a damper on some of that. We all had such a great time though, and the kids loved it! During parts of it, I think the summer missionaries and myself were enjoying it more than the kids. :) We are all just big kids....It's more fun that way!

Also, we had our first volunteer group for the summer last week. We were able to go to a community park about a block away from the center and spend time with the kids. We have been fortunate to see some of those same children begin to come to our programs. It has also been great to connect more with leaders in the community. The park director and his assistant allowed us to come in, and we have all been encouraged by the partnership that is resulting. We are able to add a few extra hands to their summer program, while gaining a better understanding of the needs of our community. It's such a tremendous opportunity!

We have an event coming up called Revived "hymns for the city"! It is going to be a concert fundraiser for Mission Centers of Houston. A few months ago, a few local artists volunteered their time and abilities to produce a CD, along with the generous support of individuals and churches who provided the funds to underwrite each song on the CD. Each part of the whole project has been just as important as the concert itself. Saturday, June 27th at 7:00 pm the concert will be held at Memorial Drive Baptist Church (Houston). Tickets are still available!!! If you live in the area, or if you know anyone who does, please pass the word along. The CD will also be available for sale, as well as shirts, bags, etc. Interested? Buy tickets at www.missioncenters.org


Side note: T-shirts can be purchased online at www.missioncenters.org which benefits Mission Centers of Houston. Even if you aren't interested in an AMAZING MCH T-shirt, you should check out the new website anyway! :)


Thank you for your prayers, and to those of you who gave so generously during my visit to SC. In total, God provided about $1200 through churches and individuals! What a blessing!!
Just a reminder- if you wanted to give but it slipped your mind, or didn't get a chance to, it is NOT too late! I start seminary in August, but I am still raising support as well as support for living expenses. So far I have a little less than half of the $3,500 that I am aiming for in order to pay for my first semester at DTS. A Master's in Cross-Cultural Ministries is the degree I am working towards. Please consider giving if you are able, and continue to pray for God's hand to remain on me here, and that I would be obedient in whatever He asks of me.


Thanks again for remaining faithful in your prayers and through your giving! God always provides!

"Todo lo puedo en Cristo que me fortalece!" (Philippians 4:13) ;)