Mocks at Victory: June 2014

I often pray and then open my Bible to whatever God's word has for me (us) that day. Yesterday, I opened to Ezra. The purpose of this chapter is to show God's faithfulness and the way He kept his promise to restore His people to their land. It is written around 450 B.C. and is recording the return of the Jewish people from exile in Babylon back to Jerusalem. My NIV Bible states in Ezra that the starting place for serving God is a personal commitment to serve Him today, even before knowing what that service will be. It is not personal achievement, but personal commitment to God that is most important. It also goes on to say that the most effective leaders spoken of in the Bible had little awareness of the impact their lives had on others. They were too busy obeying God to keep track of their successes. This was Ezra.

Chris, Liam, and I mark our one year at Victory on June 10th. As support people we may not be able to see the fruit of our labor. We wake each day and do the same things many of you do. It is understandable to see how Satan can interfere with our days making us think, are we really making a difference? Ezra was exactly what we needed to be reading this week. Summer camp is gearing up and there are so many "things" that need to be done. We just need to stay on track and keep God in the center of everything - everyday.

We especially want to send out a sincere thank you to all our supporters and prayer warriors. You are our heart and soul! You are our Ezra encouraging and leading us onward. Amen.

Please be in prayer for all who come to Victory this summer - may God shower His love upon them and bring them into a personal relationship with Him. Also, please pray for safe and productive experiences for the work teams coming this summer.

The following pictures are highlights of our departation out to the midwest for 3 weeks