Sorry it has taken this long to write a new post. We have limited access here.
God is doing some amazing things here. Two days ago, we went to a neighborhood to do a backyard Bible study. The local leaders opened the mosque to us to use as a place for the children to meet. We met at the mosque with about sixty children and taught them about Jesus and His love for them. Isn’t it awesome that God used a place of false worship as a place where the good news of Christ was shared. While we were there, a group of teenage students came to see what was happening. Myself and Adam talked to them about my beliefs as a Christ follower. That topic led Adam to share the good news of Christ with the boys. We gave them Bibles from which they read Romans 10:9-10 and John 3:16. Isn’t God good!
That afternoon, we went to do a backyard Bible study at a landfill on which a small housing area has been built. The people there literally live in houses built on top of trash. It was heartbreaking to see small children walking barefooted among trash covered by swarms of flies; however, they sang with joy and had huge smiles on their faces as we and our hosts taught them about Jesus. Continue to pray for them and for those who show Christ’s love to them.
I think Ken already mentioned our times of worship yesterday in his comments on the Belize blog (see www.lakeviewfamily.com). By the way, was our video shown in worship yesterday? If so, what did you think about it?
Today we taught Bible study to children in a school. It was great to see their joy and to watch our team in action. Our team had the opportunity to pray with a Muslim woman who is struggling with cancer. She requested they pray with her and was in tears afterwards. Pray that she will surrender her life to Christ as Lord and Savior.
I had the opporunity and honor to teach at the Baptist seminary in Jakarta. I taught a group of students in a class on church planting about Love Your Neighbor Tell Your Story. The students were very receptive and asked some great questions.
Please continue to pray for our team and the team in Belize. Your prayers are working.
Loving God and Loving Our Neighbor!
Your Pastor,
Tim
We are so proud of the work you are doing. We will continue to pray for you and the youth in belize. Give keenan a hug from me Allison. We love you all and can’t wait for you to return.
By: Teresa Hill on June 15, 2009
at 9:40 am
May GOD continuous to BLESS your time and efforts. Be safe. Dave did a great sermon last night about “not limiting what GOD can do”. Great timing with all the church is involved in.
By: Forrest Putnam on June 15, 2009
at 1:09 pm
I have tried responding several times, here goes again.
We are so glad to hear of all the opportunities you all have had to date. Great News. HE is blessing. HE is good all the time.
We did not see a video, I am sorry to report.
I am sure you will have a fantastic one for us when you return.
Continuing in prayer for safety, health, energy,and oportunity.
By: Denise & Kermit Reider on June 15, 2009
at 2:54 pm
Good evening everyone,
I’m glad everything is going great for ya’ll. Pam give Allyson a hug for me and tell her that I’m thinking about her. Pam I hope the pampering went well today and I’m glad you are there to share the word of God. Philip, Ken and Tim keep up the good work with laughter, teaching and prayer. I’m so excited to read your updates and to hear of the great things God is doing.Adam and Rebecca and Keenan Hello and keep up the great work you are doing. I look forward to seeing you again and talking with you
Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers
Be safe and we will see you soon
Sandra Newton
By: Sandra Newton on June 15, 2009
at 7:54 pm
Get up the good work. GOD will certainly BLESS your time and effort as you follow his will. I pray that GOD will bless each individual you contact during your time there and draw them closer to HIM. Dave did a great job with the evening service last night on the topic of “Never under estimating the will of GOD”. Be safe and we look forward to your return.
By: Forrest Putnam on June 15, 2009
at 8:10 pm
I did not see the video, but I heard people talking about it. I was looking forward to viewing it, but they must have showed it before the choir came in or something. Travel safely, and we’ll see you soon!
Kris
By: Kris Radcliff on June 17, 2009
at 6:01 pm