Glimpses of ministry

I don't think we have it all figured out. This missionary ministry thing. In fact, on many levels we are so green its obvious.

But today it all came together...
In ways that God proved He is in charge.

We went to wash our clothes at a local laundromat.
The washing machine went crazy into a constant spin cycle ... It wouldn't stop. It wouldn't unlock.

So we shared the Gospel using Gospel bracelets & since we know a fantastic church in oceanside ca the inviting someone to church part was easy!

Thankfully our clothes were freed, dried,& folded. And we wrapped up the day at NewSong Community Church

With songs God chose specifically for us to hear

Our very first whole day

We did it.

We launched.

& here we are nestled in Oceanside CA for a few days before we head north...

My camera is being repaired in a shop here.

But being here tempts me.

I happen to love southern California
and to be honest a big part of me is really struggling with leaving.

And I want to visit NewSong community church.

The extra time here is sweet and at the same time conflicting.

And I do know new adventures await us, but we are savoring the sweetness of staying here...

At least until the camera is repaired.

Countdown delays

We were supposed to be leaving July 1...

However we hit a few snags.

Like the van engine needs a bit of work

And Justyn's braces needed another week before they were ready to come off.

And soon... we will be off on quite the adventure. 

Except with 116* temps noone can work much midday...  which is definitely slowed us down.

Tomorrow is our last Sunday at church.
As always, bittersweet.

Monday while the van is repaired we will spend time with my mom

For tonight we are hoping for sweet slumber

5

Five days left.

The to do list is massive.

But that's ok.

We took a practice run & came back today... trying to work out the kinks & at the same time visiting friends that are very special to us.

My heart is so torn after being there.

I mean I get the plans God has for us
But I just love the ocean.

I more specifically love oceanside,CA.

Tonight as I listen to the crickets chirp I can't help but wish it is the waves crashing instead.

So much to do. Tomorrow is yet another day.

Our maiden voyage with the rv.
Almost like paradise :)

Six.

Today was a day of fun & emotions.
Beach
bbq
& bonfires

I am sad tonight.

Goodbyes are hard.

Eight

It's been less than a stellar day
and we are eight days away from embarking on this journey

in fact this is the 3rd time tonight I have written this post

I am just tired
The emotional wear & tear of something far bigger than we could have ever imagined is just proving a tad bit overwhelming.

Frank has been prepping & packing the camper & cleaning out the sheds
And I feel somewhat useless
baby bug is clingy
I am doing laundry, changing diapers, putting kids down for naps, and to bed, and cooking and lots and lots of dishes...

but it doesn't feel like I am contributing

add to that.. the older kids are playing and acting...well... like kids.
I guess it's just that I expected them to HELP

and I was going through a box today and I came across a poster.

I would show you the picture but I can't get that to work either.

Romans 8:4-15
God's Spirit beckons.
There are things to do & places to go
This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid grave tending life. It's adventurously expectant greeting God with a childlike "hat's next papa?"

thinking we better hang it up somewhere inside this camper as a daily reminder/

9

The projector arrived today.

We are not doing the popular thing.
We are using media to meet people

So that we can develop relationships

So we can go to the "world" and share the Gospel with them.

We will hopefully expose people to christian films that they might not otherwise see.

We will be having wii game nights outside by a projector.

We will be willing to play christian kid movies like auto b good, angel wars, veggie tales & others as parents are busy setting up their campsites.

We will use good christian media to make a positive impact.

We will also use good material from non Christian films to share a Gospel based message from dare2share.org

And while the films will not save people we will be prepared to share the Gospel with people as we are able to.