Honduras Medical Team - 2nd day of clinic

Kira Griffin reported from Nacaome, Honduras that the medical team treated 440 patients today on their second day of clinic. They will be working in that district of the Honduras UB Church for the remainder of the week.

 

ESL - Watch Your Language - June 2013

Right now we are in such a beautiful season (spring into summer). It is also a beautiful season of life as we continue to learn in our classroom. When we learn English and also learn thing about the gifts from God that we find constantly are given to us, and a glimpse of the even more beautiful life that God has in store for us because we have placed our hope in Him for our future and final destination. It gives us a lot more to embrace as Christians. 

Sometimes our lives area a little crazy especially around this time of the year. Kids are looking forward to getting out of school, gardening, sports and our daily chores along with our daily work away from home, but it is beautiful just the same. When you think about chaotic moments, we can actually realize that God allows this beautiful season to be among us. Yes even chaos. When we look through the craziness and see the goodness and blessing that He has given to us, then we can embrace it and harvest its meaning and serve God alongside of it. I don't know about you, but my house is full of life, I do enjoy the quiet moments that seem rare, but at times it seems so chaotic, then I think of the season, my family is around me, I have been so abundantly blessed. I am so blessed to have the opportunity to shar the English language and share my life experiences, yes even the chaotic ones. We laugh, cry, sing and pray together and this continues to give meaning to life and allows us to serve God in this season - one that continues to grow, blossom and mature till the harvesting season when God will take us to our Eternal reward. Keep watching...............Fonda

Pastor's Penpoint - "Summer Vacation" - June 2013

"So then, each of us shall give account of himself to God." Romans 14:12

Kids cannot wait for the day every year when they can holler as they run out of their classrooms; "School's out!" I know in our home there has been a countdown since Christmas break ended. Whew! Another your over and now freedom looms ahead for a few months of good old summertime.

Not true in the school of life however. School's never out until we take our last breath and cross over into eternity. In every day and every season of life we are sitting in God's classroom. We can choose to learn or we can try to zone out - but we certainly can't play hooky!

An older lady I know wisely said, "God has a reason for everything that happens to us in life, even the bad things. I'm not saying He causes the bad stuff but he sure does use it." She's facing diminishing health as she nears 98 and with it, a loss of independence. She sees it as the Lord's hand teaching her to trust and depend on Him. (From what I know of her, I think she is going to end up with an A+ on her final report card).

So how do you feel at this season in your life? Are you ready for a vacation? Do you wish you could drop out of class? Or, are you excited about your lessons right now? Maybe during this season you're taking your favorite subject and acing all your tests.

No matter what, learn all you can now because when that final bell rings there will be no further lessons - or chances. After that "so then each one of us shall give account of himself to God."

How glad will you truly be to holler, "School's out!"

~ Pastor Todd