Thank You Jesus

Today was the first Sunday of church services here at the park. Chaplain Dennis anticipated this just a much as all of us did, as we always look forward to the first service at The Church @ Alamo Rec Veh. Dennis' sermon this morning was all about Thanksgiving; not the day but the ability to give thanks to Jesus for everything. It always seem that when I begin to think about my blog for the week, I try to think of a theme - I should know better because something ( or Someone) always comes along and changes my mind. As I walk every evening, I marvel at the wonders of creation, and often thank God for allowing me to be a part of it. A three mile walk allows for lots of time to talk to God. According to Chaplain Dennis, thanksgiving encourages a grateful spirit, helps us to develop a positive attitude (it is hard to be positive and have sad face), and improves our witness. The small things as well as the big ones are all reasons for giving thanks.

Some of the flowers and trees blooming right now are so magnificent and plentiful - I could fill many pages with them, but here are a few -

the color is beautiful

these smell wonderful



beautiful pink

the ever beautiful showplace of Chaplain and Sally Maloney -

so dainty

 

The RAMMAC (Reynosa Associacion de Maquiladoras and Manufactueras AC) fund raising golf outing that we served at last week was a huge success - every penny of the money donated was 100% profit, going to the support of the children at RIN. We are so very thankful to the organizers of this event for their willing hearts to provide for mission projects. The same day in Reynosa the 5th annual Festival de la Amistad was held. This event opens the doors of CHI/RIN, inviting all the neighbouring residents to a carnival in order to help cement relationships as well as spread the Word of the Lord through friendship, fellowship, and witness. I have included a few pictures, but go to Children's Haven International facebook page or website to see all of them.

 

the elementary children - some are from the surrounding area, some are the children of CHI

the crowd getting ready to have fun

one of the games - notice all the prizes

a favorite of the younger kids

face and hair painting

even massages - this young lady grew up at RIN  and is now in the Reynosa College of Cosmetology

the bingo prizes - all are donated - all of the proceeds from this part of the event go to the school - for supplies, salaries, etc.

Bingo players - this is a huge part of the carnival

food was offered - prepared by our amazing cook, Maria

check out that bucket of jalapenos

corn on the cob, but not like the Americano way - but spread with mayo, grated Mexican cheese, and hot sauce - and it really is very good.

one of my very favorite people,volunteer Rhonda and a special guy, Sergio. Rhonda and her husband sponsor this very loving, caring young gentleman.

 

 

If just a seed of faith was planted in a small portion of those who attended this function, think of all those who will come to the Lord - to love Him, to serve Him, and forever be in His presence.

 

Everyone have a wonderful week - be thankful for all of the small things, have a greatful spirit, talk to people not about them, develop a positive attitude, and help us to improve our witness. Doing God's work requires sacrifice (part of Chaplain Dennis' sermon). We have so much to be thankful for, can we not give up something for the benefit of others?