Mexico Missions

AND OFF WE GO!
That is how it seems in the final moments before we leave. We spend large amounts of time in prayer, we train six weeks physically and spiritually. Then we are off and we do not know what God has planned for us.
Last year this became very clear!
We left like normal "goodbye Lodi," "see you all later." I remember getting the call from Dennis, "the camp is flooded go back home." In those moments the joy of the trip was ripped away as we turned around. The seniors depressed because their last year on the trip was in danger and freshman hurt because their first year was slowly fading away.
We did not know what God had in store for us!
We tried to stay positive as we went back home and did not leave again until Monday morning. Missing precious work time and one clinic but we got there in one piece.

Then it happened!!! God showed himself in a big way!!! We finished a huge construction project. We saw more people in the medical clinics than ever before and I saw students make life long decisions. It was a huge blessing. God many time reminds us that he is in control.

This is my last year leading this trip. The team is smaller than last year. Training has been hard this year. Students have dropped out of the trip. I am excited!!! It is times like this that God shows himself to us. Let's not worry about this trip because God cares more about the people that we serve than we do. Blessings.

-PJ

The Lost Tomb of Jesus

Randy previously posted that the Discovery Channel will present the documentary the Lost Tomb of Jesus on March 4Th. I do not want to make a bigger issue of this situation but I will be answering the claims in this documentary on Sunday Night @ Flux. Flux actually takes place before the program but much of the content was made available on the Discovery Channel website. Because of the subject this Sunday, Flux will be open to all ages that wish to learn more!

Why answer these claims? The reason is very simple. The college students that attend Flux must go to class on Monday morning with professors that will say " ah ha look there is the proof that your faith is foolish." To surrender our students to pseudo intellectuals who will propagate this message would be irresponsible of me as a Pastor. The goal of the message on Sunday night will not be to attack the director or producers of this show but to give and answer to the questions raised.

1 Peter 3:15
But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.