Something to laugh at

On our way back from visiting friends in Fort Worth, we stopping in San Antonio to visit with our very pregnant daughter Trish. We stopped by the Valero Gas Station and Convience Store where Chris, Trisha's husband works. He was in the back office doing some work when we arrived, a co-worker called for him to come out. As soon as he came into the store area with his staff attending customers, I lifted my voice and said, "Are you the guy that knocked up my daughter?" Trish was standing there very pregnant, he embarassingly said, "not me sir, I wouldn't do that." It was good for a laugh and of course Chris was quite embarrassed. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

Worship & Popcorn?

Last week an acquaintance dropped off at my office a DVD called "The sea resounds". It's about a revival that is taking place in the Fiji Islands. If you get the chance, find it and watch it, it will have a profound effect on your life. So, during the preaching time today we watched the DVD. We gave away free popcorn and offered water and soft drinks to all that wanted it. I don't know of many churches that offer popcorn during a worship service, you never know what you will see happen at our church. Next time we will make Giant Pickles available also. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

Van sold in Mexico

Remember the van I wrote about a few weeks ago? Well, it has sold in Mexico and I should of made close to a thousand dollars on the transaction for the Childrens home in India. Every little bit helps. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

Letter From Bubli, India

Dearest Pat,

How are you doing ? I am doing fine by the grace of the Lord. All of us here and all the children are praying for you everyday. I found a remote village with untouchable people. Those people are very downcast in the society. I found that there are some orphan children too. It would not be possible for us to bring them here to our orphanage so I am planning about visiting them sometimes and share food with them. I also discovered that they are carrying many diseases in them. I talked to the village leader if he would let the orphan children in their village to join our orphanage, but he is not willing. If God helps us, in the future I wish we would go and help the kids there. We may be needed to start a small children's home just for the kids there. Everything else is fine here. Children are going to school. I was very angry with the teachers of the school. The school teachers, on seeing that our children do not have parents, are asking our children to do all the work at school. While other children are playing, our children are working, washing dishes of teachers, supplying water to their bathrooms, etc. I noticed it a few times but I thought they are doing it on schedule basis, I mean, alternatingly, some children work and some children play. But when I learnt that it is mostly our children most of the time, I was very angry with them. The teachers are not very happy with me. I reported this to the headmaster and told that I will take this matter to higher oficials. The children are excited with their new books and new classes. I also bought a net for a swing and they are greatly excited about that. Every now and then when they have a break, they will come and swing in it, counting 25 swings each. I am also thinking of buying a video game. Please continue praying for me. I am praying for you everyday. God Bless You.

In His Service, Bubbles.

Can you see why I am consumed to build a Childrens Home in India?

Chamula Indians

People all over the world need to hear about Jesus. In San Juan Chamula, Chiapas Mexico, people who accept Jesus may pay a high price when they become Christians. This woman is now a widow, her husband was killed for his faith in Jesus. This boy will grow up with out a father. As I travel to remote places I come to understand just how easy it is to be a Christian in America. We experience little if any persecution and normally whine and complain about every insignificant thing. Instead of complaining we should be thankful the Gods' bountiful blessings in our lives.

 

Pray for our soldiers!

This war will not be won by weapons, it will be won by prayer. Please take time to pray for our brave men and women who are in harms way. Pray for our President and his cabinet, pray for the generals that they obtain wisdom to know how to proceed. We ought to be proud of them for serving us so that we can be free!

 

All our kids graduate to next grade!

All of the kids in our childrens home in India have passed onto the next grade. This is a great accomplishment for them. You have to understand that living on the streets, they had no education before coming to us. Now, they all attend public school in the morning and in the afternoon we have a tutor that teaches them. During our last trip to India, we observed the interaction between the kids and the tutor. I was impressed with the desire that the children have to improve themselves and obtain knowledge. This pic might look sad seeing the kids study while sitting on the floor. This room serves as a study room, bed room, play room and living room. At night, bed rolls are laid out and the kids sleep. In the afternoon, they study and learn skits and dance ruitines. We are desiring to build a childrens home for these children as well as for other orphan kids. Thanks for your prayers and support for this project. It is a joy to serv others!

 

My Pet Peeve

Allow me to vent! Why can't people make it to church ontime? We make it to work on time, the airport on time, the football game on time, what is so hard about coming to church on time? I know that God isn't offended by it, but I have taken on His offense. If the President were to come to town, we would arrive early out of repect to him. Why can't we at least be on time when we come into the pressence of the creator of the universe? And what gets my goad more is people that get up and leave the service early. Sometimes I feel like embarrassing them publicly but know that it wouldn't to any good. To me it is disrepectful to God for people to arrive late and leave early. Leave your comment.

Resistence in Palenque

My campaign director told me the other day that there has been more oppoistion to this crusade that we are organizing than any other he has done. The opposition isn't coming from the devil rather than from religous people. It was the religous people that opposed Jesus when he walked this earth. I'm calling my intercessors to pray for a breakthrough in this crusade. It will be August 3,4,5 in Palenque, Chiapas Mexico.

Funny

Who said that Turkeys were stupid?

Random thoughts and news!!

I'm thankful that our ten puppies have been given away. What a relief! We went to the flea-market in Brownsille Saturday and there were people there selling all kinds of muts. The interesting thing was the puppies we gave away were more attractive than the ones being sold. Did I miss an opportunity to make some money for our Childrens home in India. What if I sold them for $50 a piece? That would of come to $500 more to buy materials with. Hmmm, Can I forgive myself for overlooking this or delight in the fact that giving the puppies away brought joy to some peoples lives?

Summer is here again, I love summer! Swimming pools, baseball, the beach are wonderful places to enjoy during summer. I wish for everyone to enjoy this season, relax, and have a great time!

Missions is always close to my heart. My crusade director who is setting up a crusade in August recently told me that there is more resistence to this crusade than with any other that he has organized. We will be in Palenque, Chiapas in August. Help me to pray for this important event.

Feel free to make comments to my blogs, do it anonimously if you want. Isn't it a joy to serve others?

Thieves are heartless!!

About 10 days ago some thieves broke into our childrens building and made a big mess! They managed to take a water jug that the children had been collecting some money in. They busted the front door pretty good and did some vandalizing inside. About a week later they entered the front door of the sanctuary and were scared off by our alarm system but did manage to steal a couple of electric guitars and a bass guitar. In proverbs it says that when you find the thief, he must payback seven times. We know who the thief is, and he will pay back! While some find joy in serving others there are some that find joy in stealing from others, go figure!

The curse of Debt

No body likes to be in debt! But debt has become the way of life for many in our nation. Businesses, families and the governments have been built on debt. To become in debt doesn't just happen, it is the result of borrowing. We borrow from the bank, friends and most often our credit cards. Borrowing is a spiritual condition that can be overcome by developing faith in God and His Word.

Here are some causes of borrowing:

Borrowing causes family pressure, violates scripture, puts you in bondage to creditors, demonstrates discontent with the basics of life, weakens our faith in God, gives the illusion of independance, promotes impulsive buying, is the cause of spiritual malnutrition.

I have bible verses to support these claims. Because of our financial debt, we have our hands tied when we want to be a blessing to someone or thing. Debt is the tactic of the enemy to keep God's people from generously supporting valid projects that promote His kingdom. My advice is, stop borrowing and paying interest to your lender. Make a plan to get out of debt, free yourself to be in the position to serve others!

Deal!

If you are wondering, it was a deal! I bought a one way tickey to Raleigh, North Carolina and drove back the mini-van I purchased on E-bay. The seller (Jack) was kind enough to pick me up at the air-port and took me to his home. (Thanks Jack for your awesome hospitality, you really went out of your way treating me so well, may God richly bless you!) After an oil change and radiator flush I was on the road. It was my first time that far east. It really is a beautiful place, it was so nice to see trees again! The van ran like a champ, no problems what soever. It really was a nice ride back home. I spent the night in Mobile, Alabama and then the next day I arrived back home about 7:30pm just in time for our marriage class. Now, I will wait for my friend Eli from Morelia, Mexico to come to take the van down to Mexico to sell with the profit going towards our childrens home in India. I really enjoy serving others!