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26 November 2010

This past week’s Tweets…

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What I'm reading: 2010 Holiday Gift Giving Guide: Black Friday $89 Kindle 2 deal: In our 2008 Gift Giving Guide,… http://bit.ly/hpZmRO #
Going on a bit of an excursion with Rod and the First Free Team. But I think Christine just got thrown in the pool… #
The team is having a blast in their first session with the kids. 🙂 #
The "First Free Team" has safely arrived! Getting organized for tomorrow, then getting some sleep (I hope). 🙂 #
At the airport picking up the team from Canada. Then off to Terminal 2 to pick up Tiffany. #
I bought batteries today, and I got a free toothbrush. I don't get the connection. #
What I'm reading: Grab Up to 768 MB Free Dropbox Space Through Social Media Connections [Free]: Need a littl… http://lifehac.kr/9Q20DB #
Another packed service today, with some people stuck outside. A bigger place to meet would be great! #
Preaching today on the first part of Ephesians 6. Where the Gospel meets daily life – like fire on dynamite! #
What I'm reading: PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES REOPENS–AT LAST!: The theater at the Palacio de Bellas Artes has been… http://bit.ly/9SRGEr #

24 November 2010

The First Free Team at Conference

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Since I told some friends from Calgary that they could watch our blog for updates on the team, I thought I’d give you an update. With pictures and everything!

So, above you can see a craft time with some of the kids here. The kids have had a lot of fun with some of the stuff they’ve made.

On the right and left you can see an ice-breaker game they were playing on the first day.

The team continues to be very flexible with all the changes-of-plans we have to deal with around here! They’re getting a bit of a break before diving in again tomorrow. But even in their "free" time they still have a lot of little admirers who are hanging out with them! 😉

In case you’re wondering, we’re very thankful for the weather. We’ve had some chilly conferences, but the weather this year is beautiful. So lots of people are out swimming as I speak!

Shari is helping to lead a craft time right at the moment. We’ve enjoyed a special speaker, some great times of worship, and getting to know some of the new missionaries who are here. It’s great to see so many people working in so many different ways to reach this generation.

Today we enjoyed a very clear view of Orizaba, so I snapped a shot for you:

23 November 2010

CAMex Fellowship Conference Starts

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Today we’re heading through the mountains to the city of Fortín de las Flores for our annual CAM Mexico conference.

This year, our CAM team has been in charge of planning the conference, which has been a lot of fun. The theme for the conference is:

We’re going early to make sure things are all set at the hotel. We’re in charge of welcoming everyone as they come.

Of course we’ll be bringing the First Free Team from Canada with us. They’ll be helping with the kids this year, and our kids are looking forward to that! The conference is always a highlight for them, and they remember things they’ve learnt all throughout the year.

Of course, the question on everyone’s minds is – what will the weather be like? We’ve had nice, warm conferences and cold, miserable conferences.

Well, here’s the forecast there according to weather.com.

22 November 2010

Last minute errands…

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19 November 2010

This past week’s Tweets…

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Not enough hours in the day… time to cut down on the sleep hours! Work work work work… 🙂 #
Working up a sweat doing laundry (it's nice to be warm for a change!). #
Trying to nail down a thousand details… if only they wouldn't keep moving about…. #
What I'm reading: Remember Mongolia Â» Blog Archive Â» Mobilization Musings: Moving to the Unreached: Mobilization… http://bit.ly/a6NF8s #
Sick and needing sleep. But — too much to do! Can't quit yet! (that's never happened to you, right?) 😉 #
Happy Mail Carrier day! Have you tipped your mail carrier today? Or at least said "thank you"? http://htxt.it/X8mo #

17 November 2010

A Prayer

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Dear Lord,

Thank you so much for this ministry that you’ve given me. Thank you for the opportunities you’ve given me to serve.

But Lord, today I was talking again to that friend I’ve been praying about. My heart was just broken. Sin has trapped him, Lord.

He’s trapped in a job, Lord, where he’s doing things that just aren’t honest. And now he tells me that he has a relationship with another woman – Lord, his family is just being torn apart!

And all I could think was – there, but for Your grace, go I!

But Lord, I thank you for all the things you’re teaching me. Learning these spiritual disciplines has been such a blessing. It’s been a wonderful experience seeking your face in fasting, Lord. And even learning to give, Lord – you’ve blessed me through that, too.

Thank you so much, Lord, for being there for me.

Yours truly, the Pharisee
Luke 18:10-14 (read it again for the very first time)

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