Romans 15:13: "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Psalms 46:1: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Psalm 146: "Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Do not trust in princes, in mortal man in who there is no salvation. In that very day his thoughts perish. How blessed is he whose help in the God of Jacob. Whose hope is in the Lord his God; who made heaven and earth, the sea and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever; who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets the prisoners free. The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; the Lord raises up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous; the Lord protects the strangers; he supports the fatherless and the widow; but He thwarts the way of the wicked. The Lord will reign forever, Thy God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the Lord!"
Psalms 62:5-8: "My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be shaken. On God my salvation and my glory rest; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God, pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us."
1 Timothy 4:10: "For it is for this that we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers."
1 Peter 1:3: "Blessed by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."
Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Give Thanks
Give Thanks
I Thessalonians 5:18
"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you."
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks unto the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
(repeat 3 times)
And now let the weak say "I am strong",
Let the poor say "I am rich",
Because of what the Lord, has done for us
(repeat)
(repeat all once more)
Give Thanks!
Give Thanks!
Give Thanks!
I Thessalonians 5:18
"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you."
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks unto the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
(repeat 3 times)
And now let the weak say "I am strong",
Let the poor say "I am rich",
Because of what the Lord, has done for us
(repeat)
(repeat all once more)
Give Thanks!
Give Thanks!
Give Thanks!
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Toll Booth Today
Today Saturday April 28th from 10:00 am to approx. 4:00 pm. we held a fundraising event at McDonalds on highway 24 and Bishop St. We had a very successful event. What we did was have a toll booth were people donated money towards saving Children in Peru.
Most of our team members came out in the cold and rainy damp day, but we still had fun and raised almost $600.00 for the mission trip. This is almost double from last year. Way to go Peru Team 2007.
Special thanks go out to McDonalds and their staff, to the people of Cambridge who supported our cause and to Malcom and Pam for being the event organizers for the day.
Thank to each team members for their support of time and efforts today. God is working and showing us that putting trust in him all things are possible. I think today in talking to others we all were able to see how our Faith was strengthened by showing us how finacial needs can be met if we turn it over to God and trust he will provide for us what we need not what we want.
So in closing I can say I truely feel that this $600.00 will be Blessed abundantly in Peru this summer because it was given freely from the heart.
May God continue to Bless us all and our Mission to Peru this summer.
Most of our team members came out in the cold and rainy damp day, but we still had fun and raised almost $600.00 for the mission trip. This is almost double from last year. Way to go Peru Team 2007.
Special thanks go out to McDonalds and their staff, to the people of Cambridge who supported our cause and to Malcom and Pam for being the event organizers for the day.
Thank to each team members for their support of time and efforts today. God is working and showing us that putting trust in him all things are possible. I think today in talking to others we all were able to see how our Faith was strengthened by showing us how finacial needs can be met if we turn it over to God and trust he will provide for us what we need not what we want.
So in closing I can say I truely feel that this $600.00 will be Blessed abundantly in Peru this summer because it was given freely from the heart.
May God continue to Bless us all and our Mission to Peru this summer.
Devotion for today---Possessing Everything
As I sit here at my computer thinking of a special topic for our devotions for today I looked up and saw a purple tag and ribbon hanging on my wall above my desk. It reads as follows:
October is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. Since today was about saving the children of Peru I thought this could tie in nicely.
Possessing Everything
We are treated . . . as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything. 2 Corinthians 6:8, 10
We hear the daily news and feel helpless. Crime, corruption, child abuse, spousal abuse, murder, terrorism, war, and rumors of war are all around. We struggle with the trials of our everyday lives. Perhaps we suffer in sickness or sorrow. Has God forgotten us?
St. Paul endured many hardships as he carried out his far-reaching ministry of spreading the Gospel. And the Lord always rescued him. Yet at all times, Paul still had the riches of the Gospel.
You and I have the same Gospel. We have been purchased by the highest price ever paid—the suffering and death of Jesus. He is our help and hope in every trial.
History is filled with courageous Christians who triumphed even amid their trials. Lutheran pastor Martin Rinckart wrote the hymn “Now Thank We All Our God” (LSB 895), even while he was burying hundreds of his parishioners who had died of the plague, including his own dear wife. God’s enduring and unfailing promises sustain us in every trouble. Through faith in Christ, we possess all things.
Our heavenly Father, turn our obstacles into occasions for joy, as we serve You in faith and our neighbor in love; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
October is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. Since today was about saving the children of Peru I thought this could tie in nicely.
Possessing Everything
We are treated . . . as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything. 2 Corinthians 6:8, 10
We hear the daily news and feel helpless. Crime, corruption, child abuse, spousal abuse, murder, terrorism, war, and rumors of war are all around. We struggle with the trials of our everyday lives. Perhaps we suffer in sickness or sorrow. Has God forgotten us?
St. Paul endured many hardships as he carried out his far-reaching ministry of spreading the Gospel. And the Lord always rescued him. Yet at all times, Paul still had the riches of the Gospel.
You and I have the same Gospel. We have been purchased by the highest price ever paid—the suffering and death of Jesus. He is our help and hope in every trial.
History is filled with courageous Christians who triumphed even amid their trials. Lutheran pastor Martin Rinckart wrote the hymn “Now Thank We All Our God” (LSB 895), even while he was burying hundreds of his parishioners who had died of the plague, including his own dear wife. God’s enduring and unfailing promises sustain us in every trouble. Through faith in Christ, we possess all things.
Our heavenly Father, turn our obstacles into occasions for joy, as we serve You in faith and our neighbor in love; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Daily Prayer or reflections for the Peru 2007 Team
Today I recieved a phone call in regards to some research I have been seeking in regards to some material I have been looking for in preperation for my mission to Peru.
One of the suggestions was for us to look into the Psalms and as I read some of the ones they suggested this seemed to be the one that caught my attention the most today so as you read it I pray that is; is a prayer of your heart and that we all are praising our Lord with all our heart and we sing it out for others to hear. I hope we also pray to hear his answers as we listen to The LORD so we can fulfill his purpose for ourselves and others.
Psalm 138
Of David.
1 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; before the "gods" I will sing your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.
3 When I called, you answered me;you made me bold and stouthearted.
4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, O LORD, when they hear the words of your mouth.
5 May they sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.
6 Though the LORD is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me.
8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.
One of the suggestions was for us to look into the Psalms and as I read some of the ones they suggested this seemed to be the one that caught my attention the most today so as you read it I pray that is; is a prayer of your heart and that we all are praising our Lord with all our heart and we sing it out for others to hear. I hope we also pray to hear his answers as we listen to The LORD so we can fulfill his purpose for ourselves and others.
Psalm 138
Of David.
1 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; before the "gods" I will sing your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.
3 When I called, you answered me;you made me bold and stouthearted.
4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, O LORD, when they hear the words of your mouth.
5 May they sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.
6 Though the LORD is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me.
8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Fundraising Event This Weekend
On April 7th, 2007 the team members of Peru 2007 was to hold their first team fundraising event. This event was to be held at McDonald's Restaurant on Hespeler Rd & Bishop St. It was to be held during the hours of 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
How ever due to weather we had to change that date and it will be held this Saturday April 28th from 10:00 am to approx. 4:00 pm.
So what we will be doing there is holding a toll basically ask for a donation as people drive thru to pick up their order. The objective here will be to quickly and briefly introduce ourselves, explain who we are and why we are here without disrupting the flow of traffic and hopefully raise a lot of money to help the children in Peru.
Come on out and buy your lunch or dinner at McDonalds on the Saturday during Easter weekend and drop something into our buckets to help support our Mission trip to Peru.
On April 7th, 2007 the team members of Peru 2007 was to hold their first team fundraising event. This event was to be held at McDonald's Restaurant on Hespeler Rd & Bishop St. It was to be held during the hours of 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
How ever due to weather we had to change that date and it will be held this Saturday April 28th from 10:00 am to approx. 4:00 pm.
So what we will be doing there is holding a toll basically ask for a donation as people drive thru to pick up their order. The objective here will be to quickly and briefly introduce ourselves, explain who we are and why we are here without disrupting the flow of traffic and hopefully raise a lot of money to help the children in Peru.
Come on out and buy your lunch or dinner at McDonalds on the Saturday during Easter weekend and drop something into our buckets to help support our Mission trip to Peru.
Prayer Request from Peru
Hello everyone; we have recieved a prayer request from peru so here it is:
" Prayer requests for Kids Alive: staff needs at the home (director, social worker, etc.), ongoing financial support of the care centre to cover daily operational costs, safety and rest for the Rhodes (in USA for a month for Darcy's college grad)
Personal requests from Sarah: patience and wisdom for Lalo and I in the challenges of a long-distance relationship, that I'll return to work rested and refreshed next week (I'm on vacation this week)"
" Prayer requests for Kids Alive: staff needs at the home (director, social worker, etc.), ongoing financial support of the care centre to cover daily operational costs, safety and rest for the Rhodes (in USA for a month for Darcy's college grad)
Personal requests from Sarah: patience and wisdom for Lalo and I in the challenges of a long-distance relationship, that I'll return to work rested and refreshed next week (I'm on vacation this week)"
Daily Prayer or reflections for the Peru 2007 Team
The first prayer request would be from Ephisians 6:10-20
I would ask that this be prayed for each and every member of the Team going to Peru this summer and for thier families as well
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Team Members for Peru 2007
Alexis Bennett
Stephen Bowie
Chuck Burt
Tim Courvoisier
Rhonda Desrochers
Michael Dreisinger
Dana Jones
Andre Koehler
Malcom Rea
Carol Sallasvaara
Katerina Sallasvaara
Marjatta Sallasvaara
Jari Sallasvaara
I would ask that this be prayed for each and every member of the Team going to Peru this summer and for thier families as well
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Team Members for Peru 2007
Alexis Bennett
Stephen Bowie
Chuck Burt
Tim Courvoisier
Rhonda Desrochers
Michael Dreisinger
Dana Jones
Andre Koehler
Malcom Rea
Carol Sallasvaara
Katerina Sallasvaara
Marjatta Sallasvaara
Jari Sallasvaara
Monday, April 2, 2007
"downhere" takes the Juno for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year
Ok so this blog really has nothing to do with our trip to Peru except that I really just wanted to brag to everyone that my friends from the band "downhere" won a Juno award.
"downhere" bass guitar player is my best friends son Glenn Lavender. Over the past five years I have seen, watched, supported and pray for their band. They have worked really hard over the past year and really do deserve this award.
Way to go guys.
"downhere" bass guitar player is my best friends son Glenn Lavender. Over the past five years I have seen, watched, supported and pray for their band. They have worked really hard over the past year and really do deserve this award.
Way to go guys.
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