Pictures!

We are all back safe and sound from Ecuador! God did amazing things! Here are just a few pictures! Thanks for all the prayers!

JEN

All I know to say....

You're the God of this city
You're the King of these people
You're the Lord of this nation
You Are

You're the light in this darkness
You're the hope to the hopeless
You're the peace to the restless
You are

For there is no one like our God
There is no one like You God

For greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done
In this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done here

You're the Lord of Creation
The Creator of all things
You're the King above all kings
You Are

You're the strength in our weakness
You're the love to the broken
You're the joy in the sadness
You Are

For greater things have yet to come
Greater things are still to be done
In this city
When glory shines from hearts alive
With praise for You and love for You
In this city

Greater things have yet to come
Greater things are still to be done
In this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done here!!!

God is doing amazing things here!! Thanks you for the prayers! :)
JEN

I finally got online!!! PRAISE THE EVERLOVIN LORD!!!

So, I finally got a chance to get online! Can i get a PRAISE THE LORD?!?! So, we arrived safely in Ventanas, Ecuador and began sharing the Gospel yesterday. It has been AMAZING so far!!!

A few exciting stories though... To begin with, when we firsdt got here and met opur people (translators and nationals) we were told that they would like us (Bro sam, delight, Mr. Jack, and I) to do a n interview on the public radio. So, we agreed. Yes, I spoke on the radio... VERY little.... but none the less i did! :) Come to find out... over half a million people listen to that radio station!!!! So, now we are considered, "Moviestars" or "popular"! Who knew??!! Anywho, Our church that we are trying to start is in the middle of NO WHERE!! We have to travel by a motercycle with a buggy thing attached to the back! That would include 2 americans (Bro sam and I), 2 translators, and 2 nationals! You can only imagine how cramped we are.... Although, im getting use to it! The first thing that our people told us is that where we are going is full of bugs and snakes.... Bro sam and I both said, LORD HELP US! No worries though... we have not seen any snakes, although the bug thingsd were true! My legs are COVERED in bights! Its the price you pay though! We had to walk a couple of miles to get to the houses. They were multiple miles apart. Once we had to cross a river with only tww pieces of bamboo to walk on... (ill have pics later!). Lets just say that i prayed more right then then i had the whole trip! I made it across though! Today while i was going over it for the third time so far they had the courage to tell me that there were aligators below... lets dont even go there!! Six people accepted Christ today though!!!!!!!! Whice for how far apart they are is AWESOME!

Ive got to go get ready for church service tonight! Evidentally im gonna be singing.... Bye! :)

JEN

P.S. If i messed anything up spelling wise... just count it as im having to do this on a spanish keyboard! :)

It is almost that time!!!

It is nearly 48 hours until I leave, heading to Ecuador! Everything has worked out perfectly... God has provided every last thing that I needed! We truly do serve an awesome God! Anyway, I ask that you please be praying for the other team members and I as we head to Ecuador in a few days. I have a sense that God is going to do some AMAZING things while we are there!! I just know it! :) I will do my best to keep you guys updated! Also, thanks for all of your support this far... Without your support I would not be able to go. So, thanks!

In Christ,
JEN

P.S. The pic above is of a girl who accepted Christ at one of the 5 Day clubs i had the privelege of teaching a couple of weeks ago! I can't wait to have more pics of people who have accepted Christ!!!

Another update!!

God is SOOOOOOO good!! I recieved an update on my support today and I have recieved $2,012.75!! It is such a blessing to see how God is providing! Thank you again for all of your prayers! :) I will continue keeping you updated.

In Christ,

JEN

Fundraising for the Equador Mission trip!

Hi! So, it has been a while since I've blogged, but I wanted to give you guys an update on my support raising so far! As of 4/10/09 E3 had received $1,723.00!! Can you say PRAISE THE LORD??!! We will be leaving July 10th and return July 18th. My goal is to raise $2,200.00. God just continues to amaze me... I will try to keep you guys updated as far as how my support is coming along, how you can be praying, and anything exciting! :)

Also, I wanted to thank you all who have actually been able to support me financially and those of you who have been diligently supporting me in prayer! You have defiantly blessed me! I know that God will use what you have given (Time, words, money, etc.) for HIS glory! Thanks again! :)

In Christ,
JEN

My heart lately! :)

So... I’m not sure how many people know, but life has not been easy at all for my family lately. It is close to a year and a half since my dad lost his job. Often people ask how we have survived or can stand it and honestly im not sure myself. Except that I know God has been there every step of the way. Earlier this week I was seriously ready to throw the white flag in or for lack of better words just give up. You know I just kept thinking, " I cant make it anymore", "it isn’t worth it", "Why would God do this?", but God wouldn’t let me give up. Im sure there are many people in the same boat or similar situations where it seems hopeless. But it isn't... Just to be totally honest I was sick and tired of hearing people say, "God will work it out" or "God is in control!". I wanted to scream, WHERE THE HECK IS HE WHEN I CANT SEE ANY REASON TO LIVE OR IM CRYING MYSELF TO SLEEP!! You know what though? He has been there every step of the way and will continue to be... Its not over and probably is no where near being over, but I have hope! I have sincere hope that my God will NOT leave me! He promises! Im not sure what you are going through and I may never know, but God does. When He promises to be there for you He means it! There are NO limitations to God! Im not going to say much as far as money, but I will say I did not see how God was going to let us make it. Just food wise.... but He did. In miraculous ways He provided and in perfect timing! I've held on to the song that says, "He never promised that the cross would not get heavy and the hill would not be hard to climb. He never offered a victory without fighting, but He said help would always come in time!"! Hold tight to those words!! Life is not going to be easy at all! Period. But, He PROMISES that we can make it! Only with Him though.... If there is one thing I can tell you though. DO NOT GIVE UP! Satan wants nothing more than you to renounce the name of God and by giving up or just saying that it is impossible you will be doing that. So, PLEASE stay stong!! No matter what life throws at you! If you are on God's side there is no way you can loose! I've read the end of the book! ;)

I do ask you though to be praying for my family as we continue fighting this battle! It’s hard, but defiantly not impossible! Let me know if there is any way I can pray for you! I love you all! <3

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

James 1: 2-4 Count it all joy my brothers when you face trials of various kinds. For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness and let steadfastness have its full effect that you may be perfect and complete lacking in nothing.

Hebrews 13:5b I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Matthew 5:3-5 More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings. Knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope and hope does not put us to shame because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy spirit who has given it to us.

In God's amazing grace,
JEN