Here we are at the end of 2009 and stand looking into 2010. We have been so blessed by the activities and mission weeks this past year that words can’t even convey our gratitude. I do know this: I give thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord for all you have done– those of you who have come along side the ministry through your presence, your prayer and your contributions. We could not have accomplish our mission goals without you.
I know that gratitude is often a repeated subject in this blog, but I say that you can never have too much gratitude. And gratitude brings joy.
I awoke this morning with a smile on my face and thinking about our mission weeks to come in 2010! This summer we are planning on four weeks of mission In His Name. One week will be a travel mission — we will be going to God’s Country Cooperative in the Eastern UP with a team to work. The remaining three will be here in the Keweenaw.
If everything works out we will be blessed with two groups from the state of Wisconsin and one group from “under the bridge” — downstate Michigan. So far I know that we will be finishing up on the Liberty Street Project, helping another family with renovations to their home, including siding it, and also providing renovation assistance to another family whose home also needs repair including to the roof. While there is much work to be done and I can envision it, in truth I can hardly wait to meet you all.
And for those of you who have been asking – we are going to stage a reunion group — finally — to side Larry’s house.
Yes — that same Larry. You know the one who is our lead guitarist and contractor guy who helps everyone else, works assisting those in need with his regular contracting work. He gives so much of himself that he doesn’t have the time, etc., to work on his own home. S0, we will gather a group of the willing to side his home which has stood un-sided as he works on everyone else’s home. So if you are interested in participating contact me: jcrowl[at]mac.com. This will definitely be a great week like all the others.
So as we prepare for the 2010 weeks I am asking for prayer from you. The months and weeks that lead to a mission week are every bit as important as the actual mission week itself. There is planning and physical preparation and fundraising. Please pray for cheerful and careful preparation not only for those activities, but especially for all our hearts. Pray that all who prepare and work will experience His redeeming presence in their lives — taking each one a step nearer to a closer relationship to Jesus all for the glory of God.
Schedule
Let’s see if I can get this straight this time — hopefully my “oldtimers” will not act up!
Jan 2 — sing at 3 p.m. at Cypress Manor in Hancock
Jan 9 — sing at 2 p.m. at Houghton County Medical Care facility in Hancock
Jan 10 — sing at 3 p.m. at Portage Pointe at the hospital in Hancock — We’ll be helping to celebrate a 100th birthday :^)!
Jan 30th — Travel trip and concert at Newberry Methodist Church — more to come.
Jan 31st — Bayside Village in L’Anse sing at 2:30 p.m.
A happy and blessed 2010 to you all — may you hear God’s call on your heart.
Bandmom
