CC Oceanside J.H. Winter Retreat

Last weekend was such a blessed time. The Lord allowed for some of us from the college to go out and help out at the Calvary Chapel Oceanside Junior High Winter Retreat. It was so great, the Lord was definitely just empowering His kids; it was a blessing to see. He rained down the Holy Spirit and blessed us also by raining down a foot of sparkling in the full moon frosted water while we were there. It was an amazing weekened being reminded of how He is not contained into a certain order or program of working. I was able to share twice and in both of the teaching God was just hitting me so much of how He works outside the box. Some times we have to put our traditions and pre-concieved notions down, and just let His Holy Spirit do His awesome beautiful work. We can't be so ignorant to think we have the way God always want to work figured out, "Who can search the mind of God?" We are not to be so caught up in trying to figure out how He does things and why. We are not always called to understand, but just believe. We are to just to be men and women chasing after His own heart. That's all that matters. Loving Him is to be our priority, letting Him change us into His image, and submitting to His will so HIs wonderful plans can be brought forward. Pr 16:1 ¶ The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

Soldiers in the school field

While I was in Israel I was able to meet up with the CC Oceanside Youth missionary team, and serve with them on their trip. This past Wednseday, it was such a blessing to be invited to go and share His word with the rest of the CC Oeanside youth group. Pastor Abel ended up recording it as well and put it on a podcast, here's the link if you would ike to listen http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D333145815%2526subMediaType%253DAudio. Friday as well, I was able to fill in for John and share at the youth group here in Corona. It's always a blessing to be able to share with those still in the missionary field of school. Please pray for His soldiers in the School field, to be strong in Him and to share His word.

Konos at CC Costa Mesa

Pictures by Halleluyah

This last Sunday, was the last Sundays of the Kono's(great family from Okinawa Japan) stay. They left bright and early Monday morning, but we were able to hang out Sunday for church service. We ended up going down to Costa Mesa for the third service Japanese translation service. Didn't get a picture of him, but Pastor Chuck was there, and was looking great. The Kono's stayed here, for I think, almost a month. They were fun to have, and pray that they will continue to grow even more now back in Oki. JaNe Konos, God bless you.

Sammy's Birthday

January 9th, was my little brother Samuel's birthday. So in celebration of his new age, we went to Knott's Berry Farm. Knott's has always been one of my fun places to go. Don't let the picture of me and my sis fool you(we were just looking dumb while Sammy went on the pirate ship ride). I always love going enjoying the rides at Knott's, and also enjoying the memories of my child years; going playing with the guns and pretending to be a cowboy. The ride picture is of a new ride I've never been on before, called the Pony Express. It was a sweet ride with unique horse style riding seats, really cool. It was a blessed time in thankfulness to the Lord for another year of Samuel's life. Happy Birthday again Sammy!

Rose Parade 2010

Around the middle of December, we were able to go down to Pasadena, and volunteer as workers for the Rose Parade. We did it as support for the Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation, which has been used as a blesing to my brother and family this last year. It was so cool to go down, and work on the float. It was a ton of fun, something to definitely looking forward to enjoy again. Being able to work on the float, we wanted to make sure to see it make its way down the parade firsthand. Tom Cotton, Anna, and Aaron came out and joined us to watch it, so we got up ealry(after a LATE night) and headed out. It was a fun morning filled with laughs, oooos, awwwws, EEEEEEs(by the heat), long starbucks lines, and one free starbucks coffee with no line for me to taunt my sister with:). Praise the Lord for a fun morning.

This Last CHRISTmas=^]

Yes, I know I'm super late in sharing about this last Christmas. But that doesn't mean I can't still praise the Lord for it now on the blog. Honestly, I was so blessed this last season. God has just been so good to me, and allowed me to just enjoy Him. He's reminded me so much, that He is Immanuel, He is with us. He has been so faithful and showed His presence time after time. It's always cool to remember that He is here, and will continue to be with us, no matter what. God is good, and Christmas(plus every new day of mercy) is a good day to remember that goodness; and praise Him for it.

Christmas Caroling

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One thing I was hoping to do,
while being in the states for Christmas, was to go Christmas Caroling. It was so cool to hear in the Wednseday night announcements at church that they were going to have a Christmas Caroling Night Sunday night. We had a great time going house to, trying not to let the candle wax burn our fingers, singing CHRISTmas Carols for the Lord. It was a wonderful being able to praise Him together, shining His light throughout the houses.

Sunday Church

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While Pastor Jerry was on vacation, Pastor Tommy has been able to share with us twice this week. He has blessed us in the word both on Wednseday night and Sunday morning. As you can see the church has gotten into the CHRISTmas spirit. It's been a blessing to be back in the states for Christmas and spend time with all the love ones and family.

The Ministry

Being here in one weeks time, I've already been hit with a side of ministry I haven't seen in a while. I remember in Pastoral Ministry class, being trained and taught, that ministry includes hard time like funerals, and others like wedding. In the first 5 days of being back I was able to help Pastor Cisco in a funeral Thursday and Wedding Saturday. Looking to Cisco, I can tell that it was just the Lord continuing to strengthen him in this already super busy week. It's so cool to just remember that no matter how hard the things God calls us to in our weeks or how overwhelming they might seem, He will strengthen us in no matter what circumstances. He always gives us strength, and will make us soar in His wind and continue strong for His glory. Thank you Lord.

Re-Gathering

Going back to church Wednseday nights is always something to look forward too. It's always so fun to come back and meet again with the family. Last week really cool though too, because I was able to see all my family, from all around the world, that I haven't seen in a long time. It was a blessing to see everyone and hang out with them once again in church and ofcourse in a food fellowship night reuinion/celebration of Jake's birthday. Amazing night, amazing time, and through all the praise reports seen and heard always an amazing God.

Last Goodbyes

It was sad, but also a fun time spending our last days officially with the S.E.N.D. team. We went there last week as soon as I got in to spend with S.E.N.D. on their last day of their de-briefing retreat. God definitely blessed both Nick and I so much through this team. It was amazing to see God's provision and sovreignty through the plans He unfolded in housing, fellowship, and ministry with us and the team in Israel. Thank you S.E.N.D. for all your obedience unto the Lord. God bless you guys!

Shalom LIthro

Well the unofficial official last semester of CCBC Jerusalem Fall 09 is officially over. It was such a blessing to serve the Lord and be learning in Israel for these last four months. It was a priviledge to be the last unofficial/official CCBC student or Left behind Bible College Student...I like took both titles. It's sad to say but even talking with Bryan, it's really finished, but God is just starting to do the great things He has already had planned. It was such a blessing, thank you all who were obedient to the Lord and allowed this student to come alongside in the ministry He has you in. I'm already half way back, and am now in Philadelphia. I should be arriving Tuesday afternoon but will really not be back in Corona untill Wednesday afternoon/eveningish. Praise God for His goodness, and gift of being able to serve Him. He has been so faithful and taken care of me so much. Thank you guys for your prayers, I'll see you guys soon. Praise God so much for all his grace, mercy, and Love. Thank you Lord!

The Continuing Soldiers

Well I could not leave without getting some good poses of my good friends still there. Well Beto and Ashley(S.E.N.D ministry leaders) were supposed to be leave Saturday night but were unable to, due to some theif problems. Lord willing they'll be able to get there stuff settled through at the American Embassy soon, so they can hang out with us before they continue on. Please pray they everything will get finished and they'll be in the air quickly. Hopefully see ya soon. The person to left is Proffesor Bryan. He was originally suppose to leave 3 months ago but has continued to be obedient to the Lord as He keeps Bryan serving there. He will be taking care of all the things in Tel-Aviv for the next month and then will be going up to the North Coast of the country to help with a new work God is doing. Please pray for Bryan too, as He continues to serve the Lord in whatever service God calls him to; professor, pastor, dishwasher, and friend. Lord bless you guys, keep going strong!