Today began our ministry time with the Roma children. We knew we were in for a treat when we rounded the corner only to see children waiting on us. We were most surprised that they greeted us instantly with kisses and warm hugs! Very affectionate little folks! We do not have words to express the joy and the experience today so we will just let the pictures speak. Yes, you ARE God of this city!!
Love these! Love you ALL - beautiful photos! From the looks of the pics, everybody is HAPPY - I see a lot of smiles there! I'm thinking we ought to have a tattoo day here at home with Mr. Towler and his skills...
ReplyDeleteYou guys rock. Thanks for serving! HEY AMY, WE DON'T KNOW YOU, BUT HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A BLAST GETTING TO KNOW EVERYBODY FROM PCC!!!!
Rock on, guys!
As I sit here scanning these pictures, tears of such immense pride and love pour forth, for I feel so blessed. Blessed to know each of you, blessed to watch you serve others in such selfless ways, blessed that God is allowing me to pray for each of you, blessed to be aware that teenagers that I, Kelley Deep, know are touching lives in the name of God...in a way that these people will never forget. I deeply love each of you and truly do not have enough words to tell you how proud of am of each and every one of you....
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of each of you for taking your hands and heart into this place and for allowing yourself to be changed by, and grown through, this experience. I am praying for you!
ReplyDeleteShannon, Clementine wanted me to tell you that she'll miss you at Small Group Thursday night!
~Brandee Shafer
I love keeping up with you guys on this blog! I can tell you are having a blast and touching lives! Keep up the good work and, Rachel, I hope you're getting plenty of video and interviews! Love you all! Regina
ReplyDeletethe kid in the duck floatie was hilarious, and so was the kid latched onto elijah's leg!
ReplyDeletei'm surprised to see how much ya'll have already done so far. can't wait to hear about more.
god bless all of you as you continue His work.
-travis
hey guys,
ReplyDeletewow, is all i can really think while looking at the pictures. it's amazing to see your faces in such an unfamiliar place. i'm so proud of you guys, for heeding the call and just saying yes. saying yes to being there for these kids, doing puppet shows, painting nails, giving 'tattoos.' loving the unloved. i can only imagine how amazing it is to minister to these kids.
i miss you all, and i can't wait to see you soon!
love, katie
WOW!!! When I think of how much these pictures have touched my life and my heart I can only imagine how much what you are doing is touching the lives and hearts around you!!! My heart feels so blessed after reading these post and I don't think anything could wipe off the smile on my face - thanks for making my day!!! You guys are awesome - take in every moment because this is something you will never forget - what you are doing matters and what is so cool is you are half way around the world making a difference and still making a difference in our hearts at home. May what God does in each of your lives forever change you!!! I love you guys and can not wait to see more pictures - to see each of you with these children - PRICELESS!!!
ReplyDeleteLove Rachel Huff
I love the little girl with the clothes pins clipped to her shirt in her cute little shoes. I knew when all of you left here that not only would the Roma people be blessed, but each one of you would also be blessed. What I didn't realize was how blessed I would be by seeing these pictures and imagining how incredible it is to be there serving our God. You have been an inspiration to me and all of my family that are anxiously awaiting each daily entry on this blog. God is so much bigger, SO MUCH BIGGER than I ever give him credit for.
ReplyDeleteLove you all!!!
PS. Jessi, are you having lice issues???
Wow!!!!! You guys are incredible...what God is doing through you is even more incredible. I am absolutely blown away by how the pictures affected me. It is a pleasure to be lifting you all up in prayer. I look forward to hearing/seeing more.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying daily for you all and following you blog. Most of you do not know us, but those around the world are following you and your ministry. God bless each of you and you do the little things to show love, (tattoos, guitar lessons, manicures, puppets, etc.) It is in the everyday little things we show those around us we love them. And you travelled half way around the world to touch the lives of these people you didn't even know. God Bless you for giving of your summer to bless the lives of others. Our God will Bless you. Alyy we love you and miss you.
ReplyDeleteGrandma and Grandpa Thompson
These pictures, these people, our youth...warms my heart. You guys are incredible! I'm SO proud. Love you all and miss you!!
ReplyDeleteamazing!! these pictures say it all...truly incredible!! it is so nice to be able to see what you all are doing and what God is doing through you! continuing to pray for each of you! you all are such an inspiration! matt- the tattoos are awesome...how appropriate!:) miss you more every day and i love you!
ReplyDeletePsalm 31:1-3
"In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge;
Let me never be put to shame;
Deliver me in your righteousness.
Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue;
Be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.
Since you are my rock and my fortress,
For the sake of your name lead me and guide me."