"For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being ROOTED and grounded in LOVE, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the LOVE of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen."

~Ephesians 3:14-21

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

FUN-FILLED WEEKEND WITH GEYER SPRINGS VOLUNTEERS AND TEXAS INTERNS

FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE HEATH'S
Claire getting lots of LOVE during the Friday Night Youth Event!

Kelly having a blast!

"You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
    and knit me together in my mother’s womb."
~Pslam 139:13

Taking a break from Volleyball!

Duck-Duck Goose...or in Spanish "Pato-Pato Ganso"

Siblings staying together and looking after one another!

Singing Many Songs..."SANTO, SANTO, SANTO" (Holy, Holy, Holy)!

Claire loving PERU...and enjoying practicing her Spanish!

Craft-time with the younger children!

The older children designed their own colorful keychains!

Janneth teaching the kids about JESUS CHRIST and His AMAZING LOVE for them!

Futbol (Soccer) Time...we really appreciate Christian (left) helping us each week with the youth!

Double the LOVE!

The youth are learning more and more about the Bible as they study scripture together each week!


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SATURDAY GIRLS NIGHT AT THE HEATH'S 
SLUMBER PARTY TIME AFTER STAYING UP TOO LATE TALKING 
AND SHARING OUR WALKS OF FAITH

Everyone appears to be comfortable...

But then Jamie realized the "smell" of the Peruvian couch from previous owners and renters of the home...we gave her a dryer sheet to help her distract the smell!

And within no time...the air mattress lost all the AIR leaving Claire flat on the floor...Notice Kelly laughing as she lays all comfortable on the couch!

THANKS GIRLS FOR LOTS OF LAUGHS 
AND GOOD TIMES!


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EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
VISITING ANEXO LA HUARACLLA
(New Church Annex of Monte Sion)

Jamie working with the children during Sunday School!

Studying God's Word

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON ON JESUS AND THE SAMARITAN WOMAN

"The woman said, “I know the Messiah is coming—the one who is called Christ. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”Then Jesus told her, I Am the Messiah!
~John 4:25-26

Dave Hughey preaching the sermon (with the help of Robert Cortez translating), as all crowded into this small, little room to worship our HEAVENLY FATHER!

After the worship service, the children gathered around to say good-bye!

"And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the
Good News to everyone."
~Mark 16:15
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GEYER SPRINGS LEAVING THE SMALL ANNEX IN 
LA HUARACLLA AND ARRIVING AT MONTE SION CHURCH TO ATTEND THE WORSHIP SERVICE


Monte Sion Welcomes Geyer Springs First Baptist Church

After the service, the volunteers gathered at the church to spend the afternoon with the YOUTH!
(Anna Grace, Pastor Helmer's daughter (Dayana), Kara & Audra)

ENJOYING THE FESTIVITIES
Pastor Helmer, Larry, and Celso

Claire and Kelly warming up with the youth during the PRE-GAME practice!

Good Times and Lots of Laughs!

Kelly and Jamie modeling the Parachute!

Autumn on the Playground!

Sailor Loves the Monte Sion Playground!

Geyer Springs Volunteers enjoying the Parachute with the Youth!

Let the Games Begin...(still in my Sunday clothes- not realizing we were going to get SERIOUS about playing)...but I could not say NO to the COMPETITION!

Futbol (Soccer) Challenge...Monte Sion vs. Geyer Springs!

Jake showing his moves!

All the volunteers using muscles that they have not used in years...going to be hurting tomorrow!

Robert Cortez (in blue shirt) prior to the ACCIDENT (see photo below)!

Church Members Enjoying the Games and Fellowship!

Post-Game Hotdog Roast!

Church members gathered around the fire!

Sweet Anna Grace!

Not sure if this Peruvian Hotdog is fully cooked...but Autumn would have it no other way:(

The Youth Loving the Food after they Burned Lots of Energy Playing!

SERVING OTHERS THROUGH LOVE
"For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love."
~Galatians 5:13

Late night at Villa Milagro...Audra teaching our children LOTS and LOTS of SPANISH!
THANK YOU AUDRA HINSON, WHAT A BLESSING YOU ARE
TO SO MANY CHILDREN!
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SOCCER ACCIDENT DURING YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 
AT MONTE SION
Praying for you Robert Cortez (pictured with his dear friend, Sally O'Kelly) that your wrist and elbow will heal quickly from the fall you had during the futbol (soccer) game. We hope and pray that the surgeries will go well and that we will see you and your family here next year! 
WE LOVE YOU!

1 comment:

  1. I loved teaching your kids Spanish and playing around with them. Wish I could have spent more time hanging out with you guys! Praying for you today!

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