January Update

Year 2010 -- here it is -- and we’re still as busy as ever!  Because I work one-on-one with kids who have special needs at a local preschool, I was selected to undergo some training that will help me with my current job.  It is called Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).  There is much good information and valuable knowledge to be gained through this training.  One of the major points we are taught is to use “Active Listening” skills when communicating with a child.  In the same way, God pointed out to me how I also need to be listening actively to Him. James 1:19 says, “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” I believe we would know how to respond better in any situation in which we find ourselves if we would only take the time to actively listen to the Lord. We are told in Psalm 46:10 to be still and know He is God.  So I encourage you to take time and listen to Him.  He will speak to you!

At times it is hard to be still, knowing He is God. We sometimes think that since He is God, why doesn’t he bring in all our support? If we listen carefully, I think He tells us, “My child, it’s because I’m not finished with you here yet.” We are currently at 48% of our goal. We are so close to being half-way there, and we have become even more passionate about going, especially after hearing about HCJB Global’s immediate involvement in the Haitian relief efforts. Within 3 days of the earthquake, they had a disaster relief team in the country providing much needed medical supplies and manpower to the ravaged country. In addition to meeting the physical needs of the people, they are also ministering to their spiritual needs as well, telling them about the incredible hope they can have only through Jesus.

If you’d like to directly support their efforts in Haiti, you can do so here.

A Fruitful Night

I spent a portion of this evening making phone calls, sending emails, and having conversations with people about joining our support team. What a learning experience! A couple things that God taught me through my conversations:

• "When God says, 'Be still and know,' He's saying, 'Let go and relax!'"
• "It's often the people you don't suspect that God uses"

God has once again reminded me that He is actively involved in this process and that I can fully rely on Him to do His part. 

A new supporter!!

We met with a wonderful couple tonight who joined our monthly support team! I am again praising God for His goodness and for continuing to bring in our much needed support.

New Blog!!

We've decided to start a blog to keep people more up to date about our ministry with HCJB Global. Check back often for updates!