tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14905296958510026062012-02-09T11:07:14.499-05:00Offer Them ChristA journey to the Philippines and a snapshot of those needing to be rescued by our SaviorSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.comBlogger2511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-78887543050353990292012-02-09T10:22:00.002-05:002012-02-09T10:25:02.555-05:00Have you met Ronilo?Fifteen year old Ronilo joined Wesley Home for Youth in October 2010. He is an extremely shy young man, but he is respectful and dependable. He is faithful in completing his daily chores as well as doing chores that are not assigned to him. Each day when he leaves for school or returns home he is sure to greet the WHY staff with respect.
Ronilo is currently attending his second year of Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-65794389519832165222012-02-08T09:28:00.000-05:002012-02-08T09:28:31.898-05:00WorthWhat on this Earth makes you worthy of anything?
How do you measure what you are worth? How do you find value in yourself?
Cars.
Family.
Relationships.
Job.
Home.
Education.
When I was young, my parents made me feel like a worthy son when I did well at school and went to church. But I struggled with my faith and belief because I wondered if I believed what I said I believed just to please my Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-25173623413675836992012-02-03T10:05:00.000-05:002012-02-03T10:05:37.339-05:00Word
Ephesians 2:8-10
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-17397705954451129092012-01-31T10:33:00.000-05:002012-01-31T10:33:27.074-05:00Healing
When a new child comes to Wesley Home he is typically malnourished, world worn and unhealthy.
But God provides healing.
Isaiah 53:1-6
Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
He grew up before
him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that weSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-77916733327402705292012-01-27T10:19:00.000-05:002012-01-27T10:19:17.299-05:00Word
Proverbs 3: 7-8
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones. Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-78827377147820823922012-01-23T12:06:00.000-05:002012-01-23T12:06:33.058-05:00Our family is growing!Who knew a family could grow FIVE KIDS at a time??
The WHY family has just added five new children, one girl and four boys! These bundles of joy aren't exactly tiny "bundles" but they sure make this WHY Mama full of joy!
Millow Jean
Dan Joel
Jomel
John Noel
Aries
I will be introducing these children very soon. (To get a look just visit the WHY Boys and WHY Girls pages.)
Thankful,Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-25350904996108393712012-01-17T08:42:00.000-05:002012-01-17T08:42:08.486-05:00What if?
I recently had lunch with a friend who was sharing about how the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy and how that is the opposite to the giver of life, Jesus Christ. I was thinking about how I am a thief.
John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
During a leadership meeting my boss was sharing thatSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-20581644063221522652012-01-15T20:49:00.000-05:002012-01-17T08:25:47.909-05:00Word
Luke 15:20-24
....“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-29991113721143287092012-01-10T14:53:00.001-05:002012-01-10T14:53:53.876-05:00ParkerI have a special friend named Parker.
My husband and I first met Parker at Sunday School. She is smart, she is shy...and like other little girls, Parker loves to turn cartwheels and flips!
When I write this blog, really I'm writing to adults, right? I am asking you to give of yourselves, to give up a coke and be a $1/day sponsor or to give up that one meal out a month and sponsor a child Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-17161466203128179362012-01-09T14:42:00.001-05:002012-01-09T14:42:04.769-05:00Chickens, Pigs and Goats....OH MY!So humor me, I just couldn't resist that title!
One of the newest programs at The Rescue Ministries is helping families by the giving of useful animals and basic needs. This program is called "The 941 Project".
This program is quickly becoming popular so we wanted to provide more information about pricing and how to donate. It is recommended that when purchasing livestock that a "Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-26793528976399439552012-01-05T13:43:00.002-05:002012-01-05T13:43:32.031-05:00Looking ForwardAs we look forward into 2012, the work in The Rescue Ministries is going in full force.
Appointments for speaking engagements are beginning to take place all over our local area and beyond into other regions and states. It is exciting for the word to spread about what God is doing in Cebu, Philippines. Please feel free to let us know if you would like someone to share about this ministry with Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-16755804539529178262012-01-01T22:32:00.000-05:002012-01-01T22:32:09.151-05:00Looking Back (post 3)
In January 2010, the second mission team arrived to prepare Wesley Home for Youth for the children to come. Precious children who would be taken from the trash and streets, where none had slept on a bed, some had never bathed and they didn't know the pure love of Jesus.
The team painted, put up lights, purchased beds and blankets.....and the children came, smiling, thankful for the Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-70727407577066169812011-12-28T20:28:00.001-05:002011-12-31T10:29:53.778-05:00Looking Back (post 2)
Upon arrival in the Philippines, I was caught up in everything around me. I had heard many stories from my husband about the people, culture, sights, sounds, smells....and I wanted to experience it ALL!
But I quickly got a sense of what life was like in the Philippines. And unfortunately I got to see many heart-breaking things and smell many putrid odors. It was more than I bargained for Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-1291215303402822132011-12-28T17:53:00.001-05:002011-12-28T20:28:21.059-05:00Looking Back (post 1)
As time moves forward, we are forced to move with it. Our bodies get tired, our faces wrinkle and our age (number) increases. Nevertheless, we remember, we look back.
When I think back to the summer of 2009, it doesn't "sound" like that far back. But it is amazing, truly remarkable....how far God has brought us.
During the planning stages of our 2009 trip, every mission meeting the Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-55766574553143991812011-12-16T10:29:00.000-05:002011-12-16T10:44:35.732-05:00Word
Philippians 2:14-16
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”
Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-81667752970856865132011-12-14T09:57:00.000-05:002011-12-14T09:57:00.049-05:00Mission InformationThe next 3 mission trips to the Philippines are starting to take form. Below is information on the dates and trip goals. As always the dates are tentative based on ticket costs for +/- one or two days.
April 10 - April 21, 2012
Goals:
Rescue 5 youth who will put the orphanage at capacity.
Evangelism: share gospel in the school, set up Young Life program, and have a nightly Crusade; form Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-45799977867399764472011-12-13T10:09:00.000-05:002011-12-13T10:16:42.034-05:00Will you go?There is nothing like standing on top of "Trash Mountain" and seeing nothing but trash in front, to the left, to the right, behind, underneath you.....and children running barefoot through it as if they were in a meadow of clover.
There is nothing like feeling a child's dirty little hand grab yours as they show you where they play.
There is nothing like seeing a boy feed his sister when he is Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-46093339848713039952011-12-12T08:49:00.000-05:002011-12-12T08:49:32.002-05:00JollyJolly is a precious young boy with a contagious smile that could illuminate any dark place. His name fully suits him. Although quiet, his smile speaks volumes!
Jolly lived on the streets as a beggar for two years before coming into Wesley Home. His mother could not afford to send him to school or provide for him.
Since coming to Wesley, Jolly has learned responsibility for his chores and Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-31799721941883108652011-12-02T10:57:00.001-05:002011-12-09T09:34:15.462-05:00Word
John 4:7-13
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When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-13223698039937582422011-11-30T09:40:00.001-05:002011-11-30T10:07:57.014-05:00Christmas at WHYDuring the last couple of weeks the children at WHY have been practicing Christmas carols to share in the community. For them this will be to raise funds for Wesley Home. As WHY grows extra monthly funds are always a necessity.
Just as any family grows and requires more available funds, the orphanage is growing. For this I am so thankful! It makes my heart happy to know that this Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-32892493209928937022011-11-21T09:51:00.001-05:002011-11-21T10:31:37.195-05:00ThanksgivingJust a word of thanks.
To those of you who pray for, support financially, give of your time, love and talk about these kids.....Thank you. The Wesley Home for Youth is growing because of you showing and sharing God's love.
Colossians 3:14-16
But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-4649184350625550942011-11-18T09:36:00.000-05:002011-11-18T09:36:45.407-05:00Word
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Matthew 5:15-16
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-87876650646762462172011-11-16T11:06:00.000-05:002011-11-16T11:06:55.422-05:00EducationHow important to you is your child's education?
Growing up it was not unusual for my parents to have jobs that didn't require higher education. These days it is more and more unusual for jobs to NOT require a college degree.
It is typical for us to send our kids to college directly out of high school. Of course for those of us who can't afford a university out of our monthly income there are Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-68441874176586811602011-11-14T10:07:00.001-05:002011-11-14T10:21:59.516-05:00Christmas GivingChristmas is just around the corner and we are thrilled to be sharing another Christmas season with the growing number of children at Wesley Home for Youth. It is remarkable to see God’s hand on each of the children’s lives and on the home itself.
During this Christmas season we hope to again provide a gift to each of the children and staff. These gifts will be necessary items such as Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-40623905465077989652011-11-04T09:10:00.000-04:002011-11-04T09:11:00.959-04:00Word
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Luke 12:6-7
Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-45688154230037626472011-10-31T09:38:00.000-04:002011-10-31T09:38:13.059-04:00Nemfa
Nemfa is a very smart and well-mannered 10 year old girl. She joined the WHY family in August 2011 and is excited that she will be able to continue her education.
Nemfa is the 3rd of 7 children. Her father is very ill and is no longer able to work. The medicine he needs is expensive and is consuming all the income the mother earns.
Nemfa's parents are grateful for Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-63527023608258710842011-10-24T09:01:00.000-04:002011-10-24T09:01:31.910-04:00Catherine
This 12 year old girl packs a punch to the heart! Catherine (pronounced Cat-a-rine) joined Wesley Home for Youth in January 2010 and is a treasure to the home. Her sweet spirit speaks much louder than her voice.
Catherine's parents separated before her birth and was abandoned by her mother soon after she was born. She was left in the care of her elderly grandmother. Although Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-5703997950509655222011-10-21T11:54:00.000-04:002011-10-21T12:54:12.167-04:00WordPsalm 37:5-7
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when people succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-8814838569596704812011-10-17T10:07:00.000-04:002011-10-17T10:07:48.995-04:00Michelle
Michelle came to Wesley Home in January 2010 as a mischevious little girl and has since transformed into a mature young lady.
She enjoys singing while she completes her chores. God has truly put a song in her heart.
Michelle is eager to learn more about God's word. I was blessed for her to choose me to share Bible stories with her and Catherine during some down time on ourSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-68578148221695230652011-10-14T08:44:00.000-04:002011-10-14T08:44:50.218-04:00Word
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:5-6
Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-2748509150649029092011-10-11T10:42:00.000-04:002011-10-11T10:42:40.381-04:00Think, Say, Do - Part 3So my question is: Are you a thinker, a sayer or a doer?
Think: verb (used without object)
to employ one's mind rationally and objectively in evaluating or dealing with a given situation; to have a certain thing as the subject of one's thoughts; to consider something as a possible action, choice, etc.
When you see an opportunity to serve, do you let someone else take the opportunity instead?Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-24874130792020730772011-10-10T08:13:00.001-04:002011-10-10T08:13:22.823-04:00Think, Say, Do - Part 2We were not created by God to just take up space and consume resources. We were ALL created for a divine purpose. That doesn't mean we have a promise of ease, comfort, convenience and wealth. But we still have a purpose and there is work to be done.
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-90640361828951221562011-10-07T09:50:00.000-04:002011-10-07T09:50:45.067-04:00Word
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2 Tim 4:2-5
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-22569491341026485062011-10-06T10:32:00.000-04:002011-10-06T12:42:19.083-04:00Think, Say, Do - Part 1It seems that ministry work brings out the best and worst in people. Whether it is those that run the ministry, work in the ministry, support the ministry financially and prayerfully really makes no difference.
We are human.
When things are new, exciting and results can be easily measured; most of us are thinking about our ministry often, talking about it with our friends and family and Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-29490643345980497152011-10-04T10:11:00.002-04:002011-10-04T10:11:41.754-04:00Giving
So often when we are planning mission trips people are so giving.
Giving of their time and talents to make things for us to take to share the gospel and show God's love.
Giving of their financial blessings to help fund the projects that we will be doing while on the mission or to help a mission team member with trip costs.
Giving of their self in prayer for preparation, for safety andSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-75601776097233383392011-10-03T13:02:00.001-04:002011-10-03T13:02:35.314-04:00Jeraluz
Although Jeraluz is not quite 15 she doesn't seem to mind the motherly role she is filling at Wesley Home for Youth. If she isn't busy assisting Nanny Linda with dinner preparation after school she is helping a younger house-sibling with homework.
Jeraluz with Catherine
Jeraluz has a fun-loving way about her that draws the younger children. But they have respect for Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-46372583867960535162011-09-30T09:21:00.000-04:002011-09-30T09:21:42.913-04:00Word
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14
Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-72889095385295285592011-09-29T08:06:00.000-04:002011-09-29T08:06:45.023-04:00Mary Grace
Mary Grace, better known as Gigi, joined Wesley Home for Youth in July 2011. She is a charming young girl with a quiet way about her, other than her tendency to be full of giggles. She has adjusted very well and is happy to be part of the family.
At age 10 she is still in grade 1 because her family cannot afford her education. Her father is a fisherman and earns only a small amountSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-58351098393649116792011-09-27T09:23:00.000-04:002011-09-27T09:23:14.920-04:00GlennGlenn, what a beautiful and contagious smile he has! Every time you see him, he's just smiling.
As one of the first to enter Wesley Home in January 2010, Glenn has taken his role as leader in stride. As the oldest male in the home he feels a sense of being a protector to the younger children. He is very particular about getting things right as he leads the others in knowledge of God's Word.Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-6219421310846970692011-09-20T13:17:00.001-04:002011-09-20T13:18:56.575-04:00John MarkA few weeks ago we announced John Mark's arrival at Wesley Home for Youth, but he has not been properly introduced.
Eight year old John Mark is a very quiet young boy that takes great pride in his school work. He is currently in grade one and has 1st honors. His favorite subject is English.
In his home he is responsible for all the cooking, cleaning and laundry because he is the oldest of Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-3099835172055721322011-09-09T13:35:00.000-04:002011-09-09T13:35:19.921-04:00WordPsalm 1
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-29543396259362702732011-09-07T12:56:00.000-04:002011-09-07T12:56:44.294-04:00Wesley Home updatesHello Friends! I'm sorry about the lack of blogging lately. The beginning of school is always so hectic for everyone and I'm no exception! But here's good news....I have updates!
During this week Wesley Home is growing again. We will be taking in 2 more girls - Sharon, age 11 and Dbehlinda, age 13. We are ecstatic to continue seeing God working at Wesley.
If you are interested in Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-4695331001137257152011-08-29T10:49:00.000-04:002011-08-29T10:49:04.550-04:00Body of ChristIn our home we do lots of hosting simply to have time to chat and fellowship with other families and to do ministry planning. Some would believe this means that our home is a home fit for entertaining with clean floors and streak free mirrors. Ahem....well although I do attempt to have a home that fits this description it typically doesn't happen.
So last week as I am preparing dinner for a Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-50020226516840875622011-08-26T08:34:00.000-04:002011-08-26T08:34:44.471-04:00WordIsaiah 55:9
As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-56785942415643867132011-08-23T13:01:00.000-04:002011-08-23T13:01:41.685-04:00Judy AnnThis week we are re-introducing a special young lady, Judy Ann. I hope you enjoy reading about some of the experiences Cathi shared with Judy Ann during our trip.
Judy Ann is a sweet spirited 14 year old who loves to sing. She has the best smile and attitude of agreeableness. I loved talking to Judy Ann because she would always say “yes!” in such a way that made me smile.
One of my favorite Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-58086875427864719942011-08-18T10:49:00.000-04:002011-08-18T10:49:39.023-04:00cry out HIS nameSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-45797848283725871412011-08-15T13:57:00.000-04:002011-08-15T13:57:53.573-04:00EmilyThis week we are spotlighting Emily, a beautiful young woman who has been at Wesley Home for Youth since the doors opened in January 2010.
Today's post is from Bev, one of the July Mission Team members.
Emily is like a little mom to all the kids at why. She leads them during worship and all other events. The kids respect her and love her so much!
On Saturday while we were there she Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-34327924069970122702011-08-12T09:45:00.000-04:002011-08-12T09:45:24.117-04:00Happy!I feel so extremely, unbelievably beyond blessed in this moment!
JOHN MARK IS AT WESLEY HOME TODAY! He has just arrived to live in a safe environment where he can eat meals not found in the trash, he can sleep in his very own, very first bed in his life and most exciting - he can learn about Jesus!
John Mark was rescued in July, but because of rules with schooling he had to wait to officiallySherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-16619217148277000112011-08-10T15:09:00.000-04:002011-08-10T15:09:16.175-04:00Update from WHYHello friends! Today I am sending an update/
request.
The kids at WHY will be taking exams at the end of this week in all school subjects because they are at the end of a grading period. Please remember them as you pray.Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-44603023895526508832011-08-08T10:11:00.000-04:002011-08-08T10:11:29.651-04:00John LoydDuring our July mission trip Alex was paired with John Loyd..... Here is what he had to share about this fun-loving little fellow.
John-Loyd is an eight year old boy who lives at the Wesley Home for Youth, and he is very interesting. Loyd is well known to be very athletic and he has quite an interest in animals.
My very first morning at the orphanage, I was walking to the shower in the boy'sSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-25754881438689746862011-08-05T17:09:00.000-04:002011-08-05T17:09:52.782-04:00WordJames
1:6-8
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-66601384736092463252011-07-29T14:05:00.000-04:002011-07-29T14:05:12.660-04:00WordGal 5:13-18
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify theSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-23034776099434687692011-07-26T13:36:00.000-04:002011-07-26T13:36:38.923-04:00RobiA couple of weeks ago we unofficially introduced Robi (pronounced Ro-vee) to you. When we arrived we had the chance to meet her for the first time.
She is such a high-spirited little girl. She loves to sing and perform. She enjoyed mocking Dustin's Cebuano which was quite funny.
Robi and Melinda
When she came to Wesley she had very few things to bring with her. The only shorts she Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-19344471200941037302011-07-25T09:39:00.000-04:002011-07-25T09:39:15.097-04:00Pillowcase Dresses
Dresses being sorted at WHY
If you have followed this blog for any length of time you know that Project Pillowcase is near and dear to my heart.
It was so exciting to take so many dresses with us.
We started by giving the girls at Wesley Home first choice of the dresses. Some of them had only the clothes they were wearing when we arrived because they were new to WHY. Some of the Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-84905619421079633652011-07-25T06:44:00.000-04:002011-07-25T06:44:59.346-04:00Other projects at WHY As time allowed during our visit to Wesley Home for Youth the mission team worked together to complete several improvement projects.
The study room needed a bookshelf and a fresh coat of paint.
The kids now have a less cluttered and more organized area to study.
Educational charts were also added to help the younger students with their studies.
The office/entry room also got a Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-74710494409036366562011-07-22T22:20:00.001-04:002011-07-22T22:21:26.673-04:00Project 1 - PlaygroundWhile we were in the Philippines we were able to spend some time fixing up and improving the home for the children. One of our big projects was the playground. Before we left most of the necessary funds were donated to complete the project.
We primed and painted the swing set, monkey bars and see-saw.
Then soil and grass was added as a padding for the children.
Very soon after Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-11702346228635403762011-07-18T22:46:00.000-04:002011-07-18T22:46:17.688-04:00SundaySo we spent Saturday night worshipping and hanging out with the kids. It was great to swim with them earlier in the day and end the night confirming their commitments to follow Christ. On Sunday morning we started with breakfast with the kids. During worship time we sung O Happy Day. I preached about what Jesus said about Eternal life and connecting that to believers baptism. At the end of Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-37243647509901387712011-07-17T20:56:00.000-04:002011-07-17T20:56:46.650-04:00Thursday, Friday, SaturdaySo on Thursday we really weren’t sure what to expect. All we knew was the “barangay captain” near the area where the orphanage is, did research on identifying families of children who had extra needs. Many of these were nutritional, but others included financial and overall well-being.
When we arrived, there were already at least 100 children with their families waiting for us. Their eyes lit Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-68884083108548319492011-07-17T20:02:00.000-04:002011-07-17T20:02:28.822-04:00LayneyJust a quick update on Layney who has been sick; she is now out of the hospital and doing much better. Please continue to pray for her strength and health. What a trooper this girl is! She has been sicker than anyone of us and has complained the least. She is precious!
Layney with Boo and Mary Grace
Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-22049968174461659132011-07-13T19:39:00.000-04:002011-07-13T19:39:32.304-04:00Robisweet precious Robi holding a pillowcase dress, her first dress
.....more laterSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-31618961136718077862011-07-13T19:33:00.002-04:002011-07-17T20:05:42.244-04:00PraisesWell, my favorite part of the trip last time,...may be my favorite part of the trip again this year. On Tuesday morning when we arrived to the orphanage we packed up our salvation bracelets, and different visual material to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in the public schools. Instead of riding a car or jeepney, we walked. We walked down the road/paths that our kids take everyday at Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-65811443228779623842011-07-11T19:47:00.002-04:002011-07-11T19:56:25.032-04:00BooAs we step out of our vehicles onto a mound of trash in 90+ degree weather under the blistering sun, an older gentleman with the government turns to walk our way to see what a bunch of hillbillies from TN are doing in the trash dump. Thankfully our Filipino friends have done their homework and talked to city officials to give us permission to come and visit the dumpsite area. With permit in Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-51098785543930789402011-07-10T19:35:00.000-04:002011-07-10T19:35:41.707-04:00Day 1During the course of this mission the blog will be written by one or more people as often as possible.
On Sunday morning the mission team was reunited at Wesley Home. What a TREMENDOUS blessing! The children are even more precious to me in person. We had an opportunity to accomplish so much!
We enjoyed a wonderful service that combined the Filipino and American cultures. After church we Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-74094200030149710312011-07-06T12:39:00.000-04:002011-07-06T12:39:07.515-04:00Mission TeamThe first half of our mission team is in the air headed to Korea right now.....Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-29186989847573876022011-07-05T06:44:00.000-04:002011-07-05T06:44:09.632-04:00WHY NewsRobi, our newest addition to Wesley Home for Youth is adjusting well. She feels very accepted and loved by her house siblings. Please continue to pray for her.
The officials already have about 10 more children approved and waiting to come to WHY. So many more children could be rescued, but financial support is necessary. I am convinced that we have a BIG God, He already has the sponsors Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-34843001809726786772011-07-01T10:20:00.001-04:002011-07-01T10:33:05.277-04:00RobiNormally on Fridays I do a Word post from the Word of God. Today I am including an important update just received from Wesley Home.
In the last couple of days a girl named Robi, 11 years old was rescued by The Rescue Ministries. Robi has been orphaned TWICE. First she was abandoned by her birth mother and was adopted by a Filipino family. In December 2010 her adoptive father, Pedro, passed Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-22443994776585552652011-06-27T13:09:00.000-04:002011-06-27T13:09:10.432-04:00Dresses!All the dresses have arrived, been sorted by size and are ready to be packed into the bags of our mission team members.
My original goal was to double the 107 dresses sent Fall 2010. I at first thought it may be tough to get to 214 dresses, but I should never have doubted.
The final total.....drum roll please....
375
That's right, 375 little girls will have a brand new dress of their very Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-27309968999575163302011-06-24T11:35:00.000-04:002011-06-24T11:35:22.481-04:00WordMark 4:39
And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-27036072862990709732011-06-23T10:50:00.000-04:002011-06-23T10:50:00.124-04:00Dilemmas I saw a status on a friend's Facebook page that read
"When life gives you dilemmas, make dilemmanade."
When I saw it I cracked up. The twist on "when life gives you lemons..." struck me so funny and I've not forgotten it.
So recently this quote returned to my mind, but in a not so funny kind of way. In more of an annoyed, tired of excuses kind of way.
People seem to be content with making Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-2171786354910133762011-06-16T23:55:00.000-04:002011-06-16T23:55:17.490-04:00WordPsalm 3
LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!
Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”
But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain.
I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.
I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-60698778543563679612011-06-15T12:12:00.000-04:002011-06-15T12:12:02.677-04:00ChangesHello friends!
It is exciting times for The Rescue Ministries! As you may have noticed things change on this blog quite often, mostly in the "Current Needs" section. This is because everyday people like you are filling some needs, then we tackle new areas which need to be addressed.
Most recently our brothers and sisters at Shady Grove UMC donated Purpose Driven Life materials for a Bible Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-4944458511517289242011-06-14T14:21:00.000-04:002011-06-14T14:21:18.274-04:00Faces of the dumpsiteIn about 3 weeks the July 2011 Mission Team will be traveling to the Philippines. While there we will be visiting the dumpsite.
We will be seeing faces like these....
Faces of the Dumpsite.
beautiful facesscared faces
sad faceshappy faces
Faces of the blessings of God.
“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-17700730129390957872011-06-12T23:49:00.002-04:002011-06-13T00:24:51.717-04:00Project Pillowcase updateDresses have arrived from Nebraska, California, Utah and of course Tennessee! So far 270 dresses are ready to make the journey half way around the world.
Although this project will continue as long you wonderful people are willing to sew, in order to get the dresses in for this deliver - time is up! Please remember if you are still working that this is the last week to finish and ship Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-60798657522634316962011-06-10T04:25:00.000-04:002011-06-10T04:25:35.093-04:00WordGen 50:18-20His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him. “We are your slaves,” they said. But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-22558133094209413062011-06-09T10:43:00.000-04:002011-06-09T10:43:29.778-04:00TodayToday our mission team is less than one month from the Philippines. I'm confident that God is still preparing us, preparing our hearts and minds.
Today Caitlin is not in the Philippines as scheduled due to health issues. She is heartbroken that her dream is still not reality.
Today approximately 265 dresses are sized and packed for delivery to girls in Cebu, Philippines because of wonderful Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-53253577110607594912011-06-03T09:45:00.000-04:002011-06-03T09:45:24.198-04:00WordIsaiah 53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-58128772264090114422011-05-27T11:01:00.000-04:002011-05-27T11:01:02.469-04:00Word and Prayers for CaitlinThe first member of our mission team will depart in only 9 days for the Philippines. She is experiencing some health problems but is standing strong in her faith and knows that God is on her side. As I think of her and pray for her I ask that you will claim this scripture for Caitlin!
Romans 8:31-32What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-91500043214375179192011-05-23T14:06:00.000-04:002011-05-23T14:06:15.769-04:00Glory to GodOften when I speak of the mission work my family is involved in and surrounded by, people respond by saying things like they could never go, they could never leave their family, I admire you for going...oh I just don't think I could........
NEWS FLASH:
They can't! You can't! I can't!
But I am thankful that God CAN! Whoever, whenever and wherever he chooses, He CAN!
If we don't get out of Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-78211640811556084602011-05-20T20:43:00.000-04:002011-05-20T20:43:33.630-04:00Word1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-64489466061758176402011-05-13T14:52:00.000-04:002011-05-13T14:52:40.297-04:00WordJeremiah 10:6-7
No one is like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.
Who should not revere you, O King of the nations? This is your due.
Among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you. Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-59634973137637391142011-05-12T11:24:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:56:45.408-04:00Project Pillowcase ReminderHello sewing friends! I just want to remind everyone that the cut-off for shipping dresses is a little over one month away.
Please be sure to ship your package on or before June 18 to the address below.
The Rescue Ministries528 Forgety RoadJefferson City, TN 37760
Keep up the awesome work you are doing to help the children in the Philippines!
Thankful, SherylSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-57834169861542841982011-05-10T12:23:00.000-04:002011-05-10T12:23:33.101-04:0026 DaysIn 26 days the first member of our summer mission team will begin her journey 1/2 way around the world to the Philippines. Caitlin began praying about the Philippines about 8 years ago and through God's divine timing will be going for the first time this June. If you haven't started praying already - do it today. She covets your prayers greatly.
Caitlin will begin building and continuing Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-27338329231490017432011-05-06T09:40:00.000-04:002011-05-06T09:40:20.647-04:00WordMatthew 18:12-13
What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off.Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-53446818504571507542011-05-05T09:43:00.000-04:002011-05-05T09:43:08.386-04:00MY HOPESherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-36083968504518255832011-05-02T08:43:00.000-04:002011-05-02T08:43:04.870-04:00DeathThe death of only one man could change the world. Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-85232539792621713252011-04-29T10:09:00.000-04:002011-04-29T10:09:50.530-04:00WordEcclesiastes 3:1-13
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-11880741942106881892011-04-26T09:23:00.000-04:002011-04-26T09:23:48.179-04:00Project PillowcaseIt is amazing how much a pillowcase blesses my heart! Each time I see one I envision it as a sweet little dress.
Two area high schools have students in the Home Ec (Single Living/Whatever it's called these days) classes involved. These kids have sewn approximately 100 dresses in the last 2 weeks! They are in need of more pillowcases.
Can you help?
Maybe you don't have time to sew, butSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-57245338470259057602011-04-25T10:01:00.001-04:002011-04-25T10:03:17.624-04:00excitement bloomingSpring brings so much excitement in our home this year. Mission meetings: preparing for our return to the Philippines, an opportunity of local mission work, multiple salvations during our Easter Sunday services, family togetherness....It is nice to reflect on these past weeks and look forward to this week, although sometimes overwhelming with busyness - we are working for Jesus and THAT is Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-16443650028834123742011-04-21T10:17:00.000-04:002011-04-21T10:17:10.579-04:00In Christ AloneSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-84446283755786929662011-04-19T14:29:00.000-04:002011-04-19T14:29:24.207-04:00SelfishnessRecently I have been struggling with a mind full of to do lists and overwhelmingly busy weeks. I have craved "me" time. So I sit down to my Bible study this morning and guess what it's about - taking time for others, serving, encouraging others, going the extra mile.
Wow.
I think "How much more can I give?"
But God breaks my heart in these moments. There will always be something that Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-62916550062252074922011-04-13T09:14:00.000-04:002011-04-13T09:14:22.813-04:00God's ClockEverything under the sun comes only in God's time.
Tragedy.
Compassion.
Remorse.
Life lessons.
Death.
Life.
All in His time.
Isaiah 55:9As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Thankful, SherylSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-81127549655368762002011-04-08T08:28:00.000-04:002011-04-08T08:28:27.754-04:00Word1 John 3:16
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-80062453695258691072011-04-07T15:04:00.000-04:002011-04-07T15:04:24.147-04:00letting go of our livesGod wants the best for us.... and since He can see the future and already knows how things will turn out why do we worry? We are human, we are planners, we are sinners, we are distrusting. Why can't we just let go of our lives?
1 Corinthians 1:25
For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
As I am in the midst of a tough Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-18297268965690138312011-04-04T10:06:00.000-04:002011-04-04T10:06:03.853-04:00RadicalI am currently reading "Radical" by David Platt. I am only starting chapter 2 because it took me a good few weeks to get through chapter 1. Not because I read that slow, but because the first day I picked it up...it scared me.
I laid it down for a couple of weeks, then started from the beginning again. I want to make sure I am actually ready to make a change this significant. I am the typeSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-49705167513541406052011-04-01T09:04:00.000-04:002011-04-01T09:04:57.940-04:00WordPsalm 146
Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, my soul. I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing.
Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God. Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-11689996955945604392011-03-30T09:57:00.000-04:002011-03-30T09:57:11.522-04:00The JourneyAs we continue our journey, thank you for continuing with us. Just at the times when it feels that support is dwindling, God always provides the increase.
During the next couple of weeks two of the young men (Glenn and John Michael) in Wesley Home for Youth (WHY) will graduate from high school.
Glenn
Two young men who came to us from hopeless situations. It is likely without WHY their Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-80380973273191982242011-03-29T10:16:00.000-04:002011-03-29T10:16:41.130-04:00CourageThis month the kids at church are focusing on the word Courage....what it means, what type of person has courage, etc. The memory verse is Psalm 56:3.
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
David and Goliath by Keith Newton provided courtesy of Christ-Centered Art.
The dark is scary for children. But even as an adult I am scared when I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel.
When Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-6032620929463183562011-03-28T10:03:00.000-04:002011-03-28T10:03:47.001-04:00ForgivenessRecently our church has been studying the book of Genesis. We have covered everything from second chances to marriage to integrity. Yesterday we finished up the book with a sermon on forgiveness.
While we can sometimes be extremely grudging and unforgiving people we have a forgiving God. Synonyms listed for forgiveness include charity, mercy, grace. A portion of scripture that stood out to Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-78191871676144466482011-03-18T10:22:00.000-04:002011-03-18T10:22:24.880-04:00Word
1 John 3:18
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1490529695851002606.post-149364947778432672011-03-17T13:11:00.000-04:002011-03-17T13:11:08.978-04:00TragedyIt is amazing, humbling and terrifying how much tragedy is in our world lately. Japan is not alone with its current sufferings. As we are aware, in the past 10 years, many disasters natural and man-made have occurred.
**In 2001, America was shaken by the attacks on our country.**
**In 2002, a rock/ice slide killed 125 in the Kolka-Karmadon area.**
**In China more than 130 people died due to a Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603874254199113192noreply@blogger.com0