Wednesday, July 16, 2008
The Call to "Go"
Reading in Isaiah 6 we see Isaiah being in the presence of the Lord, recognizing his own shortfalls and then being touched with God’s holiness. When God called Him to “go”, he responded to Him, “here am I Lord, send me”. When Jesus finished speaking to the multitudes in Luke chapter 5, He challenged Peter to launch out into the deep. Being in the boat with His creator, Peter realized his own sinfulness and said “depart from me for I am a sinful man”. Yet Jesus called him and promised to make him a fisher of men. In Mathew 28 Jesus calls His disciples to “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” As we respond to God’s call we are all on a “Short-Term Mission”. The time is our life span. The mission field is everywhere. Jesus said in Acts, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” The question remains…”are we willing to be involved in this mission? No wonder He says to pray, “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.”
Friday, December 21, 2007
Kathie & Dennis
While in the Philippines Dennis and Kathie had their wedding anniversary. Pictured with them, Pastor Roger Scalice of CC Monterey Bay performed a renewal of their wedding vows. It was a great highlight of the teams visit from CC Monterey.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
The call to "Go"
Reading in Isaiah 6 we see Isaiah being in the presence of the Lord, recognizing his own shortfalls and then being touched with God’s holiness. When God called Him to “go”, he responded to Him, “here am I Lord, send me”. When Jesus finished speaking to the multitudes in Luke chapter 5, He challenged Peter to launch out into the deep. Being in the boat with His creator, Peter realized his own sinfulness and said “depart from me for I am a sinful man”. Yet Jesus called him and promised to make him a fisher of men. In Mathew 28 Jesus calls His disciples to “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” As we respond to God’s call we are all on a “Short-Term Mission”. The time is our life span. The mission field is everywhere. Jesus said in Acts, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” The question remains…”are we willing to be involved in this mission? No wonder He says to pray, “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.”
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Home
After a wonderful week with the CCMB team we arrived safely home from the PI on November 21. Thanks for praying.
We have all ready had a number of opportunities to share our pictures and stories. As we show the Masantol video to various friends we miss new friends in the Philippines more and more.
We are looking forward and praying about our return to the Philippines. God has given us a heart for missions and equipping nationals to go out as disciples for Jesus. What we do know is that He desires us to focus on equipping and sending. Thank you for praying with us as we seek specifics from the Lord. We are praying for His guidance as to the location and ministry He would desire. We are looking to the next few months to pray, plan and prepare. It is hoped we might be ready to return for a long term mission some time in 2008.
Until that time we will occupy. We are back in Pacific Grove. Through CC Monterey Bay we have opportunities to teach and lead others. Both Kathie and I are a part of leadership with the Most Excellent Way recovery program. We both will continue to fellowship and support mission's endeavors. We are already a part of Brenten & Lena's Latvian support team. We will also be joining with others on the Masantol support team for Pat & Cindy Viray.
As we pray we ask you to pray with us. We seek God's specific direction and timing. Remembering Jesus said in John 20:21, "Even so send I you."
We have all ready had a number of opportunities to share our pictures and stories. As we show the Masantol video to various friends we miss new friends in the Philippines more and more.
We are looking forward and praying about our return to the Philippines. God has given us a heart for missions and equipping nationals to go out as disciples for Jesus. What we do know is that He desires us to focus on equipping and sending. Thank you for praying with us as we seek specifics from the Lord. We are praying for His guidance as to the location and ministry He would desire. We are looking to the next few months to pray, plan and prepare. It is hoped we might be ready to return for a long term mission some time in 2008.
Until that time we will occupy. We are back in Pacific Grove. Through CC Monterey Bay we have opportunities to teach and lead others. Both Kathie and I are a part of leadership with the Most Excellent Way recovery program. We both will continue to fellowship and support mission's endeavors. We are already a part of Brenten & Lena's Latvian support team. We will also be joining with others on the Masantol support team for Pat & Cindy Viray.
As we pray we ask you to pray with us. We seek God's specific direction and timing. Remembering Jesus said in John 20:21, "Even so send I you."
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Communication Link is back
Well we finally got internet coverage again after weeks without. For a missionary, that breakdown
really knocks out a major communication tool. It has kept us out of touch with all of you who support us in prayer. Thanks for continuing to pray as God leads. Praise the Lord for His victory and the blessings of a working connection. We
have one final day here before heading to Bacolod. It's been great to share the last week with the Virays. They returned safely last week. In two days Kathie and I will celebrate my 58th birthday. How exciting to be here. I was previously in the Philippines for my 40th birthday. How ironic. We look forward to seeing our friends the Rosmarinos at CC Bacolod. In Bacolod we will visit and minister at the orphanage there for one week before meeting the CCMB team at their arrival in Manila. Pray for our transitions from routines here to ministry with two different groups over the next few weeks. We fly to the USA on the 21st. We will probably have some reverse culture shock. It's going to be great to see everyone. Thanks friends for praying!
really knocks out a major communication tool. It has kept us out of touch with all of you who support us in prayer. Thanks for continuing to pray as God leads. Praise the Lord for His victory and the blessings of a working connection. We
have one final day here before heading to Bacolod. It's been great to share the last week with the Virays. They returned safely last week. In two days Kathie and I will celebrate my 58th birthday. How exciting to be here. I was previously in the Philippines for my 40th birthday. How ironic. We look forward to seeing our friends the Rosmarinos at CC Bacolod. In Bacolod we will visit and minister at the orphanage there for one week before meeting the CCMB team at their arrival in Manila. Pray for our transitions from routines here to ministry with two different groups over the next few weeks. We fly to the USA on the 21st. We will probably have some reverse culture shock. It's going to be great to see everyone. Thanks friends for praying!
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Internet
Sorry to say our internet connection is down. We have been without coverage for about 12 days now. So please pray as God leads. We will write as soon as we get a connection. Dennis & Kathie
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Come as a Child
Each Saturday God calls the children to come to CC Masantol for children’s Bible study, singing and coloring. Every Saturday I am amazed and blessed as I see the little ones line up in droves outside the CC gate. It would be great if all people would line up like that to come to Jesus. Jesus told us, "“Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Rommil almost always is one of the ones in the front of the line. On other days when he visits the chapel, many times he will do a cartwheel. He usually cannot get his legs up over his head, even though he is small. The cartwheel is typically followed by summersaults down the aisle. Oh to be a six year old again. I like to think that Rommil is just overly excited about Jesus. Many times the extra energy Rommil has gets him in trouble. He has so much energy he cannot sit still. But with more than 100 other children he faithfully comes each Saturday. Pray that he along with others will understand and except the truth of the gospel. They so need Jesus.
Rommil comes from a broken home. Before becoming ill his Dad was a gambler and drug user. Though family has tried to share Jesus, his father Camillo continues to reject hope. Now Rommil's Dad is dying. His heart and other organs are failing. The doctors sent him home from the hospital with only weeks to live. At 43 and near death, Camillo needs Jesus but keeps saying no. It seems so much more difficult for an adult, hardened by sin to come to Jesus. Pray for Vino and others as they share God's love with him. Pray for Rommil and his four year old brother John John. They so need the love and comfort of Jesus.
Rommil almost always is one of the ones in the front of the line. On other days when he visits the chapel, many times he will do a cartwheel. He usually cannot get his legs up over his head, even though he is small. The cartwheel is typically followed by summersaults down the aisle. Oh to be a six year old again. I like to think that Rommil is just overly excited about Jesus. Many times the extra energy Rommil has gets him in trouble. He has so much energy he cannot sit still. But with more than 100 other children he faithfully comes each Saturday. Pray that he along with others will understand and except the truth of the gospel. They so need Jesus.
Rommil comes from a broken home. Before becoming ill his Dad was a gambler and drug user. Though family has tried to share Jesus, his father Camillo continues to reject hope. Now Rommil's Dad is dying. His heart and other organs are failing. The doctors sent him home from the hospital with only weeks to live. At 43 and near death, Camillo needs Jesus but keeps saying no. It seems so much more difficult for an adult, hardened by sin to come to Jesus. Pray for Vino and others as they share God's love with him. Pray for Rommil and his four year old brother John John. They so need the love and comfort of Jesus.
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