We know it's been awhile but we want to give an update about the amazing things that God is doing in and through us.
We finished our GO Camp Friday. 18 kids from all different backgrounds came to the camp, led a VBS, Teen hangouts at night and learned about GOD and his heart.
Our fav. story: During the VBS one little girl who is 4 was asked to talk to God and then listen. When the time was over we asked if anyone heard anything. Her hand shot up and she answered that she had asked God what he had done today and he replied "watching over you"....she's 4!!! and she heard the voice of God. amazing.
The 10 day camp was hard, tiring, and amazing. In the middle of it I (Nicole) got to fly to Atlanta with dancers from our church to perform at a Christian retail convention.
Today we're heading up to our best friends wedding...and then celebrating our 2 years of being married!
Clint's leaving on a NIKO again the next week....
Also- our SA trip got canceled.
Thanks for your love and support....
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Summer time
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
What's going on in LA
We spent the last couple of months visiting home...healing, working and spending time with family and friends.
We are now up in the office, back in the heat of things. Literally.
Here's what's coming up for our department:
GO Camp-Ventura July 5-13
NIKO's end of July, end of Aug
SOUTH AFRICA
Aug 4- 19th
Our new projects....
Human Trafficking/Injustice
Begining a new project, using art from here and there, making change, learning from them, looking for truth in the midst of hurt, bringing beauty, funds, education and awareness.
Coffee Shop/New building....
Clint has signed on as a new contractor for the base. He'll be helping with finishing up the coffee shop and begining the work for the new building.
Thanks for being a part of our lives. We are excited to be here, starting new things, as well as retouching some of the old.
Come visit anytime....
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
worth a thousand words
these are from our weekend at a youth retreat speaking and teambuilding in Big Bear. What a cool group of youth.
Finally an update...
Peter’s Post: March 07
Hello! A long awaited update is finally here!
We are so grateful to everyone who has been supporting us and praying for us during our stay here in LA. Over the past couple of months we have had amazing opportunities to speak and challenge almost 600 youth and adults from 5 nations. From NIKO’s to speaking at pastor’s conferences, we have been amazed at how God is choosing to use us to challenge the church to rise up in missions. We want to share with you a few stories of how God is moving and encourage you that you are a part of what is happening here in LA and in the rest of the world.
NIKO: Outdoor Adventure designed to empower, train, and disciple youth
15 exhausted dirty and smelly students returned from the wilderness. After a warm shower, the group came for dinner. Stories of their hikes, the blisters on their feet, the rain soaking their sleeping bags, and what God taught them, filled the air. This DTS returned from a few nights in the wilderness with an understanding of what to expect on outreach, and amazed at the strength they found in God. Clint is now leaving for another adventure like this in Mexico, and loves leading NIKO’s because God is always faithful in how he helps the students overcome, learn to lead, and live without the comforts for a few days.
MISSIONS: Speaking & encouraging churches to do missions around the world
Two weekends ago we drove up to the mountains and spoke and led team building for a Phillipino church retreat. We spoke for 3 hours on Phil 2:5-14 about having the attitude of Christ. It was a great time sharing how we can become like Christ and serve one another, and then follow that with teambuilding.
The next day we were at the biggest Korean church in North America speaking on missions to 400 4th, 5th & 6th graders. It was a fun experience sharing the trips we’ve been on and then sharing how God would want them to be involved. We will continue to partner with them in local outreaches and help connect them to supporting kids with AIDS in S. Africa.
Last weekend we spoke at a missions conference for Pastors from LA. We shared how to get youth involved in missions, spiritual capacity of children and family in ministry.
This upcoming weekend Nicole is leading a Urban youth workers forum in how to deal with issues that youth face today. Clint will be leading a NIKO in Mexico. Please pray for us as we continue to have many opportunities to share with the church about missions. We feel honored to be able to speak into so many lives and see churches really excited about missions and serving Christ in the nations.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support. We really could not do any of these things without you. Please know that through your support Christ is reaching the nations!
Blesssings,
