To Ankuash and back DAY 1

In life it is the unexpected opportunities provided by our Father in heaven that hold the riches rewards. The following posts are a brief account of the ten days following a phone call from a brother in Christ informing me of an opportunity to serve in the small village of Ankuash Ecuador!

 

I must say that all my flights were smooth and on time and my time spent in transit was fine. The hostel in Quito was plenty comfortable with a soft warm bed.

Breathing was a little laborious at 9000 ft. which made it challenging to sleep. We all settled in packing away the med bags and the next morning we loaded on to a bus and drove away knowing we would return to the hostel for our last night before returning to Mariscal Sucre airport fro the return home.   

 

Ecuador trip brief as recorded by Don Wolfram our missionary guide in Ecuador.

Day 1: Friday 27^th- Traveled to Quito arriving about 10:30 pm and getting to the ANGELICA’S Guesthouse about 12 am. Hosts of guesthouse is Sra. Angelica a faithful Christian sister. Bus driver is Byron. That evening, sorted out the walk-in items from the meds to be left at the “edge of the jungle” hospital about 5 hours away.

New Places: Quito Guesthouse – “Angelicas”. Quito elevation is about 9,700 ft (above sea level)

New People: Met Don Wolfram (Missionary Ventures Int’l), (wife Mary, Zachary 20, & Jordon 18 are all out of town; Jenna 14 is staying with a friend as we have an early departure)

Ecuador!

This will be a real adventure. I will miss everyone I am crazy about and look forward to returning with amazing tales. God sees us all everywhere we are every second all at the same time. God is our true connection, our common origin and most of all our perfect Father. This planet is His creation and there is no place we can go that we should not feel at home and in His presence.

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
(Act 26:18)

I am grateful to know the truth of the gospel and anyone who wants it can have it. We speak the Word with complete reliance on the Spirit of God to draw those He has chosen. Yes or No and away we go.
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2009 Tampa Bay Start! Heart Walk

Today I was snapping photos for TDO Audio and the American Heart Association on the grounds of Raymond James Stadium. There was an impressive turnout of happy people.

This was the neatest group I snapped. They are the recipients of hearts donated by those who chose to give their organs in the event of their deaths. The incalculable value of the organ donor program really becomes evident when you are face to face with a group of folks who you would have never had the pleasure of meeting. Some of these individuals are even on their second donor heart!

Harry Vanderburg marries Stacy Bennett

Blue skies and brisk cool breezes in St. Pete for Stacy and Harry’s wedding celebration. I have know Stacy Bennett and Harry Vanderburg from church for a long time and it has been an inspiration to watch them grow together in love for each other. There are plenty of weddings but few true blue Christ centered marriages. This is as true blue as I have witnessed!

It was great to see our old friend and pastor JJ Johnson officiating the ceremony. His words about both Stacy and Harry being true servants to the Lord were right on.

 

It was a delight to be at the reception as well. Stacy had everything so well planned for all the guests. The food was spectacular. It was catered by Chives and was so tasty and in such variety I had to mention them. Thank you Stacy and Harry for being a shining example to us all!

Light of Life Gala 2009

Another year gone by and last night I was again at a light of life gala. A Woman’s Place is always growing and the ministry continues to bless more and more people in more and more places. As Pat Layton said the things that have been accomplished only God can do!

Pat’s book has been making an impact at churches and of the churches gave testimony to the freedom it’s members are finding in Surrendering the Secret.

Rebecca St. James was on hands and sang a few of her songs and shared some scripture with all those present.

Pat gave a brief update on all the exciting things only God could bring to pass in the ministry!

The stars of the show were those whose lives have been changed by God thorough the ministry!

A Woman’s Place now facilities adoptions and this year has place children with families who are delighted to have the precious additions to their Christian homes!

God continued blessings!

Here are some past events