Run for the Sun
Gary and Tami Quiones are busy accepting pledges for the annual Run for the Sun. This motorcycle run is the primary fundraiser that the Christian Motorcycle Association has and the money raised is used to support these ministries:
Open Doors – serving persecuted Christians worldwide
The Jesus Film – reaching the unreached in their language
Missionary Ventures – impacting nations for Christ
We encourage you to follow these links to learn more about CMA and how they are serving our community and the nations for the sake of Christ. Then we’d ask you to please make a donation to this cause. Donations are accepted near the church lobby on top of the motorcycle – you can’t miss it!
Brother Joseph Update
We just received an update from Brother Joseph. Click on this link to read the latest on Rajamundry and Brother Joseph’s ministry there. Click Here
Ethiopia Trip Spring 2010
We had an amazing experience in Ethiopia. Go to the following link to read about the trip: http://acts827.wordpress.com/
Haiti Video Presentation
Following are links to websites of reputable organizations that you can make a donation to on behalf of Haiti relief efforts:
The mission board would also encourage you to watch the sermon that will give you a greater insight on the video presentation shown above. 32 Hours: The church in Haiti
Video Update from Brother Joseph
Recent Photos of Ethiopia
Carole sent these photos to share with everyone. Keep checking her blog for updates.
Boys in Burayu
Children in Burayu foothills
First look at kitchen
Future site of school and church
Girl in Burayu foothills
Girl with little boy on back
Meeting with Pastor Emanuel
Carol and Sandys house in Gullele
Pack mule with a load
More boys in Burayu foothills
Carole and Sandy are on their way!
Carole had a very nice send off on Wednesday night’s Sweet Hour of Prayer meeting. Lots of friends arrived with both prayers and potluck dishes. Carole had a chance to say goodbye to friends and friends had a chance to lift her up before leaving us for her year long adventure serving Jesus in Burayu, Ethiopia.
Carole and Shirley O'Gorman saying goodbye
Guy and I drove Carole and Sandy to Woodland Friday afternoon. Their flight was EARLY Saturday morning out of the Sacramento Airport. We really enjoyed getting to have one last visit with both of them. We found a great little restaurant for dinner and the girls enjoyed their last ‘American’ (actually Mexican:) meal.
I don’t think any of us slept very well Friday night anticipating an early (4am) wake up call and the next day being so exciting. We made it to the airport in plenty of time. The airport staff appeared to be having a really rough morning. There was a lot of bickering and confusion behind the check in desks and nothing seemed to be going smoothly. I don’t think anything could dissuade our girls’ spirits though. They were just smiling from ear to ear in the midst of all that craziness!
- A Pile of Bags!
A Pile of Smiles:)
Everything did get worked out eventually and Carole and Sandy are probably flying over Europe at the time of this posting and in a short time we’ll find out they’ve arrived in Ethiopia to meet the destiny! I can’t wait to hear all about Ethiopia, Burayu, their new home and especially the ways the Lord will be working in their lives throughout the next year. Be sure to check into their blog often and keep them in your prayers continually.
- Our last look at our missionaries – God speed girls!!
Carole Blogs!
Ok – Carole is officially blogging so we can all stay up to date as she gets closer to the recently disclosed departure date, October 29. Here’s Carole and Sandy’s blog – Carole and Sandy go to Burayu.
Carole has proved to be a quick study to the world of blogging. She’s had a VERY limited computer background, so it’s all been pretty new for her and she’s doing a great job navigating the internet and pecking away at the keyboard. We can’t wait to receive that first post from Africa!
So bookmark, RSS, Subscribe – whatever works for you – so you can stay in touch as Carole and Sandy get ready to discover all the exciting things the Lord has planned for them!
Brother Joseph BBQ
A huge THANK YOU to all of you who attended and Brother Joseph BBQ on Sept 12th. We had such a great time putting on this event! JT and the New Creatures were great and even though Brother Joseph’s video update did not make if from India on time the prensentation was great too.
The story about the video was pretty funny. The GSH ministries board was expecting a short video from Brother Joseph, but in his enthusiasm Bro Joe ended up recording an hour long video that included scenes from all his different ministries. Then on the day of the BBQ Bro Joe called GSH and told them that the video was in California and asked if someone could just pick it up;) Well, California is a pretty big state and the drive time to Sacramento or Redding made it too difficult to get the tape in time:)
GSH is going to have the tape edited and sent out to the churches. We’ll keep you posted for an update on the viewing.
The BBQ was a great success in raising awareness and funds for this ministry – $4200 were raised! Thank you to all who gave!
Please remember Brother Joseph in your prayers and if you’d like to be added to the email list for updates from India just drop me an email or pick up a form in the lobby of the church.
Spaghetti Feed for Carol!
Come to church Friday night for great food, fellowship, fun and an exciting Dessert Auction. Carol will be presenting her mission to Ethiopia and seeking your prayers and financial support!
