One Adventure After The Other

In His Glory

There has been a lot of prayers these days as far as my local outreach. 
During our last weekly Levy Committee meeting, we discussed several things that we felt was needed within the Levy community with regards to our outreach.  As I sat there, I started thinking about how great it would be to have such a committee within my community.  I also thought about my feelings towards the Hispanic people in the community.  I felt I needed to tell the Levy group about my feelings. Being brought up with an abusive father has not helped me with my attitude towards the Hispanic men that live here.  I have come across several that beat their wives or women they live with and their children.  They are very abusive and do not live the life God wants them to.  They are far from having conversations with the Lord.

I have had bitterness and anger with the women as they allow this to go on and do not try to break this pattern.  They are so afraid to do anything because most of them are illegal and they do not want to do anything to draw attention.  They stay within this life and subject their children to the continuous beatings and dysfunctional life.  Most of them feel that it is their fault and wonder what they did to cause this anger.

I told the group I hated feeling this way. I told them I needed to look at the people within my community as the Lord wants me to.  I asked for their prayers and everyone joined around me for prayer. 

Yesterday was a day of thought and prayer.  I felt that the Lord had told me exactly what I am to do - to reach out in my community. I had a restless night as I kept thinking of the "what if", "who will", "why should" and "why me".  Then I thought I should not be questioning what he wants. I just need to obey his wishes.

I picked my friend Angie up for church this morning and told her exactly what happened.  I told her God has chosen my outreach. She was happy for me and in agreement.  She said the Lord placed me there years ago just for this.

So, what was the sermon about today?  Going out and being Disciples of God!  Going out and doing what he wants of us.  I could not believe it. Brother Bill had covered it in his sermon.  It is strange because many a Sunday the sermon will pertain to something I have actually been through that week!  It never fails. 

We had communion and also had the Elders up there for anyone who wanted to talk or needed prayer. I shared this with George and Dinah Platt and told them I was ready to go within my community.  I told them about how the Levy group had prayed over me and how much better I felt.  I asked for their prayers and both prayed for me to be able to do what the Lord wants me to,  and that I continue living the life of God no matter what I do or where I go. 

I immediately went home and started working on the first step - drawing up a plan in phases, and emailing a few people to meet with me to share my vision.  This is something that will take time and I ask that you pray for me.  Pray that I am successful in getting a CORE Committee together to discuss what the Lord's plans are.  Pray that if I come along an obstacle, that God will help me through it.  Pray that I will be strong enough to overcome any interference that Satan will try. Pray that God guides me continuously with this outreach and that my love for him will continue to grow stronger and stronger. There is so much to pray for and I thank you for your continuous prayers.  I will definitely keep you informed.

Our House

The Summit Church continues to provide meals for and serves around 90 people every third Friday of the month.  We had a great time again this month.  The residents loved what we served.  We had BBQ chicken, BBQ beans, coleslaw, watermelon, cookies, and lemonade.  A great menu for such a hot summer day!  We look forward to being with them again next month. 

Nueva Esperanza Church in Levy

My friend Danny loves the Spanish language and the people so much that I mentioned to him about going to Nueva Esperanza Church.  I enjoy going there and I thought it would be neat for him to hear the word of God in Spanish.  We went to their 5:00 service.  It was a beautiful experience, joining in with the congregation praying and praising the Lord.  The service lasted about 2 hours.  It is a church that has about 30 to 35 members.  Of course, hearing their prayers and praise made it seem more than that.  Danny enjoyed being among the Nueva Esperanza Congregation, praying and praising with them and is already planning to go back.

Family and Friends Fun Time Page

I mentioned that my brother and I ordered crabs online.  They were great!  It was just Gil, Prissy, and myself.  We had a great crab feast. We have finally found a place online that not only has great crabs but great prices.  If you like Maryland Blue Crab, here is the site:  http://www.crabplace.com/

Hat Looming 

Our Levy Group is looming hats to give to children at Wilmington Apartments in Levy. Some of the patterns are really cool and we know the children will like them and they will definitely be keeping them warm during the cold weather.

I am getting ready to set up again at Bryant Farmers Market to sell my Razorback Hats and others.  If you are interested in purchasing a hat or hats, please let me know.  Any size, color, pattern $10.  Razorback Hats $12.

My Manuscripts

I am so excited to share with you that my friend, Angie Terry has offered to be my illustrator for "Zach the Cat"!!!!  I am just too excited.  She is a great artist and I can't wait to see what she will come up with. 

I just received my last editing from a friend for "Walking the Healing Path" and am starting on editing today.  I pray to the Lord that I will be able to have it completed by then end of this year and off to publishing.

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In His Glory

As you know, I have been on two mission trips with my church (The Summit Church). I was trying to decide between the jungles of Suriname (northeast part of South America)  or Haiti for this year and it just was not what the Lord wanted me to do at the present time.  Perhaps next year.  Instead, I have been guided to reach out in the Levy area.  God is doing wonders leading us to mission in this part of town.  He has given the Summit Church a mission field of great need just minutes away.  This neighborhood of wonderful ethnic diversity is approximately 1/3 Hispanic, 1/3 African-American and 1/3 Anglo.  There is great social and economic need, with over 95% of the children in the schools on assisted meal programs. We have been involved with Levy for the past few months.  We are setting up a Core Committee.  Most of the members in the committee live in Levy. As I am a member of this group, it would be much better for me to live in Levy.  It is best to be in the community living, walking, talking, sharing, with the people every day.  I have been asked to pray about moving to Levy.  This will definitely be a work of God as I own my mobile home and it would be impossible to move there and make a house payment or rent.  I would like to ask you to pray for me about the decision God will make.

We have partnered with the Hispanic Church - Nuevo Esperanza - in Levy.  We will be helping them within the community.  We had a meeting with them last Wednesday and it was great.  Very positive.  We prayed, praised the Lord and had a great Mexican dinner! This is the second time I have been there.  The people and their love for God reminds me so much of the Dominican Republic. We are working together to bring more people to Christ.  To go out in the community and spread his word.  It seems like something easy to do but at times, it is not.  There are so many people there that have never been inside a church before, some who do not know who God is or even heard his name, and some that are just wanting to talk to someone about him.  Hungry for us to talk with them.  It is a rewarding outreach and I am glad to be a part of it.  This neglected part of Little Rock is in great need of an infusion of the Kingdom of God that brings spiritual, social, and economic transformation.

We continue to provide meals for the homeless at Our House.  We are there every third Friday of the month serving the residence. It is a rewarding feeling to see these people enjoy the food we prepare for them.  There are at least 90 people there each day.

I continue to pray about where I am needed.  I have thought about moving to the Dominican Republic for a few months to work with the Kids Alive International Program in Constanza. Of course, Levy is in the picture now also.  Wherever God wants me is fine. I have dedicated myself to him and know it will be rewarding for me.  My life has changed and I am very happy where I am at this point. 

The Summit continues to have every Monday Prayer.  We started it back when we had our six week revival. 

Yes, Miracles Do Happen! After last weeks Monday Prayer night, a few of my friends prayed for healing of my knee.  I have had so much pain and sleepless nights.  Since that night, I have not had any pain.  I am now able to ride my outside bike every day at least 1/2 hour each time!  I believe in God's healing powers.  I just did not know that it could happen to me!  Praise the Lord for his wonders!

I continue to do my volunteer work at church every Wednesday helping with the housekeeping.

If you would like to visit the Summit Church, please give me a call or email me.  I would love for you to visit with us.

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