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Chapel CCA

10/22/2014

Fun time today doing a chapel at Central Christian Academy. Action Songs, Puppets, Object Lesson, Scripture Scramble and a power point Bible lesson on the Two Houses from Matthew 7:24-27
The kids really enjoyed doing the Scripture Scramble, "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." Matthew 24:35 As quite a few competed our final winner put the scripture in order in 15 seconds! Good Job! The Scripture Scramble record to beat is 6 seconds!!

We are encouraging the kids to learn Psalm 23. We had four boys come up and "almost" get their Psalm 23 badge yesterday! We gave them the flyer with Psalm 23 in it and gave the badges to their teacher to give to them when they know it well! We want them to know it so well that they will never forget it!
Psalm 23 is such a wonderful chapter from the Word of God! We recently found this in a book called, "Leaves of Gold" first printed in 1938

WANT--"The Lord is my shepherd:   I shall not want."
REST-- I shall not want rest. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures."
DRINK--I shall not want drink. "He leadeth me beside the still waters."
FORGIVENESS--I shall not want forgiveness. "He restoreth my soul."
GUIDANCE--I shall not want guidance. "He leadeth me in the path of righteousness for His            name's sake."
COMPANIONSHIP--I shall not want companionship. "Yea, thought I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me."
COMFORT--I shall not want comfort. "Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
FOOD--I shall not want food. "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies."
JOY--I shall not want joy. "Thou anointest my head with oil."
ANYTHING--I shall not want anything.   "My cup runneth over."
ANYTHING IN THIS LIFE--I shall not want anything in this life. "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life."
ANYTHING IN ETERNITY--I shall not want anything in eternity. "And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." ---(no author given just says "Selected")

Cornerstone

10/21/2014

Pictured above Stephen is doing the coloring sheet with the kids. We had about 15 kids. All was calm and going well until we went down to play a little soccer before class. Stephen heard one of the girls say, "Hey, stop that!" To his surprise a couple of the boys were in an all out fight! Stephen pulled them apart and then they were taken to the policeman and the staff. When the kids returned to the classroom we had a great class! They are learning verses and saying them with us. We had two combined lessons so we had to cover a lot of territory, from Moses born and called to the 9 Plagues in Egypt, but the kids were attentive as we shared the power point with Adria dramatizing the story!

4 Sunday Services

10/19/2014

This is the place where Adria and I part ways! Ha!

She goes north of Houston to minister to her children and youth at a Korean church and I, Stephen, head South to do the same at a Chinese church. What a joy and privilege to bring God’s Word to these precious people.

So from Sunday to Sunday this past week Oct.12 to 19 we have ministered 14 services in 7 different locations. It has been a busy week for which we are very thankful to Jesus for strength, health and unction to continue…. Til next time.

“Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to everyone that is to come.” Psalm 71:18

From Adria: Stephen has been doing great getting his typing skills back and learning to use a computer!! He typed all of the blog and I posted it with pictures!

I personally have been so blessed teaching the kids recently with power points! The curriculum I have been working with, Gospel Project, has been a blessing to me as well as for the children. It brings Jesus and the Gospel into every lesson. We also are helping the kids and teens we minister to learn the badges! What a joy to hear them quote scriptures!!

Also it is a joy to answer the mail and send out badges and prizes!! Keep those letters coming!

"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." Matthew 24:35

Park Outreach

10/18/2014

Today was out monthly volunteer effort in the local park where scores of immigrants gather waiting and hoping for work. We join with a local Korean church who have been doing this for several years. They invite a local Hispanic church to come and sing and preach to them just before feeding them a nice hot meal complete with a drink and dessert and always a banana to go.

Some of these “park people “ have become good friends and most of all Christian! The Latin culture for the most part still respects Jesus and the Bible. It’s wonderful when they come to trust Him for everything, future, funds and all.

Teen Ministry

10/17/2014

"God's Not Dead"
Stephen has a group of teens he ministers to each Friday night and tonight we finished viewing “God’s Not Dead.” We had a discussion afterward and all of the students said it was one of the best films they had ever seen. If you have not seen it please do so. A great movie for teens and all.

Retirement Home Ministry

10/16/2014

Today we joined forces with a local Korean ministry that does a monthly outreach to nursing homes in the Houston area. We usually have a struggle getting off, but are always so glad when we get there. We often wonder who has the biggest blessing , them or us?

What a joy to sing and share the Gospel with the elderly. One gentleman we met there was turning 99 next month! He was so happy he had “stumbled” onto the program he had not planned to attend. He had a big smile and was getting around on his own. “With long life will I satisfy you and shew you my salvation.”(Psalm 91:16)

Ms. Adria blessed us all with her powerful rendition of “Strength in the Lord”, followed by her little puppet object lesson of “Taddy” the tadpole and “Caddy” the caterpillar . Lastly, her testimony Cinderella doll. Some of you may not know it but Adria lost her mother at age 11. Her Dad remarried a rather “tough” lady who had two daughters and from that point on Adria’s life became one of “Cinderella”. She uses this doll to demonstrate how God can change not only your life but your heritage as well. It always touches hearts whenever she shares her story.

2 Chapels

10/15/2014

Packing up the Sienna and setting up for two chapels at TCS school this morning WOW ! About 250 children were present as Mr. Steve and Ms. Adria shared God’s message with grades 1 thru 6. Puppets were there too as well as Scripture Scramble. God bless that blooming Christian school and keep us grandparents hopping and dancing for Jesus as well!

Cornerstone

10/14/2014

Our regular weekly night teaching the 3rd and 4th graders at Cornerstone. This is Stephen’s 6th year and Adria’s 3rd . We have a great time. Adria always has some great power points to enhance the lessons. This week was the life of Joseph. We had about 16 kids. This class started out with about 5 kids only 6 weeks ago. What a joy to see God’s Word bring hope and understanding to these lost kids. This is a great ministry and they always need volunteers to drive the buses, serve the pizza, play basketball with them and teach them the Bible. Want a challenge to your faith with great rewards?

Patches!! Badges!!

10/13/2014

Psalm 23 badge

We now have a badge for Psalm 23 alone! To encourage everyone to learn that Psalm by memory. Then you only have 4 more verses to go for the first badge!

Patches arrive in Haiti

We received word from Haiti from Pastor Antoine that the patches arrived safely! That is 1,100 patches. Several hundreds of patches 1 thru 9. Many thanks to pilot Joe Hurston for the help. We have only 3 more patches to go to complete the Patch program. Pray we can have all 12. They cost @ $150 for 500 of each patch ordered.

                              Inner City Kids earning their Badges

“Something Good N’ the Hood “ (www.sgnh.org) has taken the challenge to have 500 children learn Psalm 23 this semester! Pray for Pastor Scott Binkley, his staff and volunteers as they go daily into the most neglected areas of Houston reaching hundreds of children. Take time to look at their website and support them as God leads you. One of the most effective children’s ministries we know of.   Check out those amazing CAT trucks!

Columbus Day

10/13/2014

We had a nice visit from an old friend. A sweet young lady we used to teach in Children’s Church many years ago, Jeanna Park. She is now an elementary school teacher herself. As a former member and twelve badge diploma recipient of the Hide the Word in Your Heart Club she knows the value of helping children hide God’s Word in their heart. We gave her materials in Spanish, English and Korean to help her get her club off the ground. She speaks all three languages fluently. Her Dad is Pastor of a thriving multi–ethnic Church here in Houston. Go, Jeanna, Go! We are praying for you! His Word never returns void.

Chapel CCA

Cornerstone

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2 Chapels

Cornerstone

Patches!! Badges!!

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