North Lebanon

Hello everyone,

I realize it has been a long time since I have written a blog and a lot of things have happened. I had a month home in the states, and it was a productive trip. I also went to UAE with a team from here, and it was an amazing time.

This last saturday though I was able to go with the pastor to visit a family that just visited our church a few months ago. They invited us to have lunch at their home in north Lebanon which is about an hour and half drive. It was a tremendous time, and after the pastor ministered to them the whole day by sharing about our faith two more of their family memebers gave their heart to the Lord. A whole family, total of six members, has come to the Lord. They were previously catholic, not serving the Lord, but salvation has come to their home. The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Be in prayer as we are in need of more laborers to send out. I bless you all in His name.

Youth Meeting

This past Saturday, I was able to share a word at the youth service. The worship was incredible as the youth passsionately sought after God with all their might. We worshiped for one hour and a half. I love these guys because they are so hungry for God and seeking Him with all their hearts. I then shared about God given dreams. That everyone is given a dream from God and a mission to do in this life. Their talents are hints of what they are to do for God. I encouraged them and asked God to reawaken the dreams that have fallen asleep and been distracted by the temptations of the enemy. I am personally living His dream for my life, and there as been many tests and challenges in this past year. God is been faithful to give me the strength to overcome every obstacle of the enemy. I then prayed over the youth, and so many came to me afterwards to tell me how much that blessed them. I am so thankful to be ministering to the future leaders of Lebanon. To God be all the Glory.

First Resurrection Sunday in Lebanon

This past Sunday was my first Resurrection Sunday in Lebanon. It was a day I will never forget. It started off with the youth of our church presenting a tremendous drama. Then I went with our assistant pastor to our international church in Hamra. I was able to share a word before the offering, and he also gave me the opportunity to serve communion. It was the first chance I was given the opportunity to do this and it was incredible. It has always been a dream of mine to do this one day. Then I went to eat dinner at the house of one of the ladies at our church. I am so thankful for her because she has treated me like a son. Then i met with the young guys, and we went bike riding downtown. I have not ridden a bike in 10 years so it was an funny but enjoyable experience. One of the young guys who just gave his heart to the Lord (last month the Lord spoke to him in a dream and when he woke up he gave his heart to God) shared his testimony with two Syrians we ran into. They thanked him for taking the time to share, and they shared they received what he was saying. You could see the love of God in his face as he was sharing with these to guys. This young man is only 18 years old. He has a bright future in the Lord. I am so honored to be sharing life with these young guys. They are going to change this region for Jesus. All Glory be to our King.

English Ministry and Palm Sunday

Well I cannot believe it is April already. The month of March flew by, but the Lord did amazing things. I was honored to help start an international chruch in Hamra. We have over five nationalities attending this meeting on Sundays from 2-4 pm. Many of them work as maids in the community and many are abused and don't receive their wages. It touches me so much to see them weep in the worship as the Holy Spirit touches them. Also, I help serve in the English fellowship at Abudant Life on Sundays. I was able to share a message twice this month, and I really enjoyed being able to encourage the beleivers. Sunday before last we went witnessing in the streets and the people were receptive. We had two new visitors this past Sunday.

This Past Sunday at Abundant Life we had our Palm Sunday service. It was incredible. We had over 200 people walking the streets in Bourj Hammoud singing Hosanna and praises to our God. We made a statement to the principalties in the heavens over this area that we will worship only our King Jesus Christ. It was awesome to see the people stop and watch us sing praise to our God. We definatley made an impact in the community. Praise be to God in the Highest.

Continue to keep us in prayer as we represent our Lord in this region. Pray for more laborers to be sent into the harvest.

Blessings on you all in His Name.

Egypt and Encounter level two

These past two weeks have been incredible. 1040 Hope Missions sponsored its first trip to Egypt this past week. We went into people homes during the day, ate whatever they gave us, and we healed their sick. We lived Luke chapter 10. We held meetings every night with at least a 100 people attending every night. The church would usually only have 20 people come every week. The church has not had a pastor in over five years and every pastor that has come would leave within two months because the spritual warfare is so intense. We felt the oppression the first day we arrived. We were a team of four and every one of us was attacked physically, mentally, and spiritually. We pressed in though and brought the light of the Gospel to a dark area. We encouraged and our leader gave instruction to the leaders of the church. They have been divided and working against each other in the past, but now they are planning to meet every Tuesday and work together till a pastor is ordained. I am so thankful God has given me the privilege to serve his people in the Middle East. Jesus is worth it all.
Also we just had an encounter level two training for the church servants this past weekend. I was so honored I was asked to serve. Even though it has been a tiring week I enjoyed every minute of this weekend. The training lessons were incredibly edifying. Also, It was good for me after coming from Egypt and praying for the sick and being honored by the people to pick up a bucket of water and wash the tables after the servants ate their meals. " The servants are not greater than the Master" if Jesus took up a towel and washed the feet of the ones He loved how much more should we.

I am privilege to be a servant of the King in the Middle East. Thank you for all your prayers and support that has made this dream possible for me.

English Meeting

I was able to preach at the English meeting this Wednesday. I was so thankfull for this oportunity given by the pastor. I spoke on Hebrews 11:23 "it was by Faith Moses parents hid him...They saw God had given them an unusual child" NLT. I then went to were the the story is found in Exodus two. I shared how if his parents did not have the faith to see they had an unusual child then who would have led their own people out of bondage. I shared do we have the faith to see the people around us as God sees them. For man looks at appearance, but God looks on the heart. I then shared that we must never despise the power of a small deed. His mother took reeds, tar, and pitch and saved her baby's life which in turn saved an entire nation. Do we have the faith to be faithful with what God has put in our hands and the people He has given us to mentor. For they may save an entire nation.
I am so thankful God gave me this oportunity and I am so thankful He has allowed me to serve Him in Lebanon.
Blessings on you all.

Back in Lebanon

Well I have been back in Lebanon now for two weeks. I enjoyed my time home for the holidays and again I thank every one again for all their prayers and support given in 2009. My dream would not be possible without each and every one of you.
I was able to give my testimony at our evangelism meeting this past Monday. I was so thankful for the oportunity. I shared that even though I grew up in a Christian home and went to a Christian school, I still had a whole in my heart. I struggled with guilt and condemnation for a long time. I always saw the Father in Heaven ready to punish me as soon as I made a mistake. Then, I shared that in my late teens God began to show and embrace me with His unconditional love. This freed me from leagalism and trying to get to God in my own goodness. I then shared that God has brought me to the Middle East for this purpose to share that no one can get to Him by our own goodness but by His work on the Cross alone. Then the speaker gave his message on Matt. 11:28 "Come all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest". He spoke on bringing the burdens of Loneliness, Fear, and Codemnation and Guilt to the Lord. The Spirit totally ordained this meeting because everything flowed together: the songs, my testimony, and the message. God's love was evident in the room and over half of the attendants responded to the call at the end. His Spirit was healing and delivering His people with the knowledge of His great love. May you be encouraged by God's love today and knowing if we never did another thing for Him He would still love us, but because of that love we lay our lives down for Him.
"May the Grace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." 2 Cor. 13:14 NIV