Tom and I now have many, many kids.
MANY.
And they don't understand us.
But who's kids do, really?
Our desire to work with the youth was well matched with the board's statement: We don't have a youth pastor... and the things we have tried to get going with the youth group have not been very successful.
So, we are to do as we like... With the intent to have the group grow, and grow in their walk with Jesus. Well, for most, it's to at least start a walk with Jesus. Drugs are a problem here. Like most small towns, there ain't much to do, so trouble brews.
We understand that this means we may be inviting trouble right into our living room, but that's something we are willing to take as it comes. Our hearts have grown immensely for this age group over the past few months as we became youth leaders at our church in Montreal. And by 'immensely' I mean: from ziltch to convicted obligation. We are excited to begin to fill a need in the community... We sanction your prayers!
In addition to helping with the youth it has been decided that Tom will lead the men's monthly breakfast gathering (which, according to the board, is another group that they have found to be hard to reach) and is leading a weekly prayer meeting before church services; we will both be participating in all outreach projects to the indigenous people in the remote mountain communities (first excursion on Dec 3-7); I'm assisting with the weekly woman's ministry group and both of us with the weekly small group bible class; we are also assisting in planning, decorating, and implementing Christmas celebrations for the Tuis region (planning began last week, decorating on November 14th, and subsequent Christmas celebration events on most Thursdays from then until New Years) and for the celebration for the indigenous people...
And that is the general plan from now until the end of the year... And we'll evaluate where we are and where we want 'to be' in the new year.
Wow!
More details to come, but I figured I'd give you a general update as to how the board meeting went.
Adios!
(To God)
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Greetings from the Warren house.
Finally I find some news. I guess you have been blogging for a while. I should have kept on checking. It is great to have news from you. Unfortunately, when I attempt to play the videos I keep getting notices of a "possible fraudulent..." and "do not access" Do we need to worry? I have not yet dared to listen to the videos yet. Maybe Doug can clear up this little problem.
Love and prayers to you both. You often come to mind and I pray a quick prayer for your health and safety.
Hi Pat!
Thanks for letting us know this is happening, but Tom assured me the videos are fine (it may have something to do with your Spam filter being very active, and you clicking on a video that actually leads to a different site triggers a message of 'Possible Fraudulent") No need to worry about that when looking at stuff on our site (or links we've provided).
Also, thanks for commenting in general! It's nice to know that some people are indeed reading these posts... Because if no one's 'listening', then we'd quit writing them.
Adios!
sounds like you will have your hands and hearts full.. and you are right, teens never speak the same language as the 'elders" it's an unwritten code :) but everyone understands respect and appreciation, that they will respond to and the two of you give it out in abundance. By the way, i'm pretty sure the cucaracha is the widely disliked cockroach?!?
Hi you two. I am excited to be able to follow your adventures. Sounds like you are in full swing. So much for 2 week integration.
I checked on the google map. You are quite close to canada. Ah the magic of travel.
Ron has been in El Salvadore for the past 10 days. I get him back on Saturday.
We are thinking and praying for you both. Soak in the moments, and enjoy the adventure. Love to you both. Ron & Sheila
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