Arkansas

We are now back in Arkansas after a very nice road trip here. We took a scenic route this time and thoroughly enjoyed the different sights and areas. We went down through Southern Illinois to St. Louis and then across to Branson, Missouri where we spent the day with Chaplin Dennis and Sally Maloney. A wonderful time to renew relationships and talk about CRM and the activities in South Texas for the coming year. Dennis is the chaplain at Alamo Rec Veh Park Church where we all spend the winter months. As president of the church board, we work together to insure that the residents there are fed and led in a Biblical way to the Lord, as well as helping to continue their walk with Jesus.

A stand of Wisconsin birch trees

After arriving in Arkansas (after being chilled due to our stay in the North), we were met with 90+ temps every day. Luckily we can adapt well and felt back home. We stayed at our daughter's for a few days while we readied our home (5th wheel) for our summer stay. We did try to sell it this past winter in anticipation of sizing down, but the Lord did not feel that the time was right. We will be patient and wait for His direction.

Our Arkansas home

 Which brings to mind the sermon Pastor Vance Eubanks gave this past Sunday at our home church in Prairie Grove. He is preaching a series on Christan Mythbusters. His sermon was on God's blueprint for our lives, or is it a game plan with principles and guidelines??? A very thought provoking sermon: What is His specific plan for every decision we make, and how do I follow God's Game Plan for my life???
It was wonderful to be back in our home church, to fellowship with friends and fellow Christians, to enjoy our JOY (Just Over Youth) Sunday School Class, and pick up on our small group bible studies.  I felt that I really needed the additional boost after almost two months of traveling. We are giving a presentation of our ministry in CRM/CHI in JOY class this coming Sunday - please pray that we can convey our enthusiasm and dedication to all who choose to listen. God's grace is soooooooo good!!!!
Children's Haven International (CHI) in Reynosa, Mexico in partnership with CRM is building a three room education building to allow all grade levels to be taught separately. As of now, grades 5 & 6 share a classroom as well as grades 2 & 3. This building will also house a media/library area, and allow for 50-60 additional students. This increase of outside students brings much needed additional.funds to CHI. The collaboration with CRM in the area of funding is bringing this dream into reality!!! Step out in faith - God will provide.

Early project beginning in April of 2011

Cement work in progress

Finishing the cement

cement slab finished - no basements in Mexico

The walls are up - the rest of the project will be finished by summer church TEAMS and winter Texans.