CRMI

This week and next will be devoted to our organization - Caring Resources Ministries Incorporated Intl. This past week we had board meetings deciding the future of CRMI and where we want to go. This coming week will be Chaplains Training - a continuing education, training, fellowship, and prayer time, Many of our luncheons were provided last week, as will this week but we still  managed to get together Friday night for an evening meal and relaxation after making many good decisions for CRMI. Today we attended church services at Chaplain Jim Troutman's park, with Chaplain Lee Tracy giving the sermon. It was so comforting to listen to God's word surrounded by our Chaplains.

watching the world wake up

enjoy an evening of fellowship after days of brinstorming

a few of our Chaplains after Sunday luncheon - Suzy and Greg York on the right, Vicki Troutman, administrative Secretary next to them, Richard and Karen Strit who minister in the summer in upstate New York.

On Friday, some of the Chaplains went along to the colonias with us to get a hands on feeling of the work that is being done there. We were so fortunate to receive a large donation of clothing from our Chaplains in Nebraska and Texas, which will be used in our Christmas distribution. And yes, we did receive more stuffed animals, and will receive more next Friday, so there will be enough for every child to receive a gift. The Chaplains were able to meet Ida, which was so great because now they all know each other. Ida works for the University of Texas which is implementing a medical school in their curriculum. Ida had a rash of some sort which she showed to one of the doctors involved in the new program. After the doctor looked at her arms, she asked where had Ida been to get these hives. Ida began telling her about the colonias and the ministry. The doctor was so impressed that the possibility of a mobile medical unit could go to the colonias every two weeks to minister free medical service to the folks, there So keep in prayer, as the medical group is going to the colonias Nov, 3 to check it all out. What a blessing from God.

The weather is pretty warm yet, but we are blessed with cool mornings. As I really do not like to mess with flowers it is the perfect time for me to tend to the mums and herbs we have planted. It really is a pleasure to be out in the early cool mornings, listening to the birds waking up and the world coming to life. One of our chaplains  pickled me up on their way to the board meetings - I was lucky to greet the morning with joy

This morning's service was filled with the Holy Spirit as Suzy and Greg York, whose music ministry, Lighthouse Ministries, lead us in song and praise. They are an amazing couple who are joining our organization as music ministers - we are so fortunate to have them aboard. Chaplain Lee gave a great message from Psalm 25:4-5. A time when David was wanting forgiveness and pardon from the Lord and protection from his enemies. We also need t approach God every day with honesty about ourselves as David did. Despite all of his sins, David trusted God. God pulled David out of the ditch of muck and mud of his sins, just as He does for us. Even though we are are sinners, and are forgiven by God, we still feel dirty and sinful. We are human after all. Acts 13:23 tells us that David was a man after God's own heart. How could he be, after all that he had done? Matthew 6:33 tells us we are a new creation in God, the old is gone. And yet we carry all that old baggage around with us. We have to submit our will to God - to allow Him to show us, teach us, and lead us. Our enemies are still out there - physically, emotionally, and spiritually . Turn to the Lord, He will show us the way.

As the Winter Texans return, let us continue to pray for travel safety - pray for those who cannot return for various reasons and the families for those who have passed on.