Saturday, July 04, 2009

Here is a quick update...we are leaving for the local open market in about 3 minutes, but I was able to beg the computer for just a couple of minutes...

Carie Day has led an entire 2 days of VBS! Amazing to think that 24 hours before we leave, she's not even on the trip, but God has used her in mighty ways! Children have come to know Christ because she is here! We gave out the turtles to them today, so those of you who helped make them, know that they were very blessed to get the God Cares Turtles from our VBS!

The VBS that we've done for two days is actually the very first two meetings of a church plant! We are going back tonight for an evening church service where Pastor Lister will get to tell the local neighborhood families (of the children that were at VBS) about the new Church God has led him to start.

Last night we did a show and I was asked to do the Gospel...what a blessing as the Lord used the entire team to soften and prepare hearts to be open to Christ.

By now, just about everyone has given their testimony, with just a couple more students to go...

As far as health and bugs, there are no major concerns, praise God. There is a tiny bit of home sickness, but that's maybe what I'm most excited about. Part of my prayers for our team is that for many/most of them, this will be the first time in their young lives that they will have to truly rely on the Holy Spirit for strength, energy, endurance, patience, self-control and more. Please continue to pray for good attitudes and a willingness to get out of the box, and patience with and for each other.

God is working, it is awesome. People are giving their lives to Christ at EVERY show, and with EVERY opportunity, praise God, PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!

We won't be going back to our other hotel, so again, the updates will be sporadic, I'll try once a day, but no promises :)

In HIS service,

Troy

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Praise God! Praise God! Praise God! We are praying for each of you by name several times a day and have TOTAL PEACE that God is working in and through each member of His team. Our hearts are there with you praising Him. Hugs for Kristina and all of you.
Jodi, Duane and Justin Strava

Anonymous said...

Awesome blog once again! Thanks for making time!

Cannot wait to hear the stories of this experience from the kids!

In my prayers,
Melinda

Lizzy said...

Sooooooo good to hear from you! I miss you, Sweetie. Caleb says to say that he won't forget. (That's between you two, I guess.)

It brought me to tears to think of God stretching these kids to lay everything down and rely totally upon God. I pray that this is life-changing for them. Many adults sruggle with this as well, so they will be an encouragement upon their return!!!

Caleb was so excited to know that a turtle HE made at VBS was given to a child in Jamaica.

What a challenge and a blessing it has been to commit to praying for you. I am confident, because God says I can be, that He is going before you and preparing hearts and using you and the kids to change eternity.

We are doing great here!

Woo!

Anonymous said...

How great to get another update! Can't wait to hear all the stories in detail when you all return. Our continued prayers are with you all. Give Jenn a huge hug from us. It's very quiet at our house! Can't wait for you all to return safely.

Carolyn & Paul