Blessed to be a Blessing!

I am almost without words for the gratitude I have to be a part of a church who consistantly care for those who are hurting and broken. Yesterday, HPC El Paso served 347 people in Juarez and El Paso. We had a team that went to an orphanage, Emmanuel Ministries, in Juarez to cook lunch and then play with the children. Then half of the team continued on to Plazuela De Acunia and served dinner to the families of that colonia. We also had another team who went to the Rescue Mission in El Paso and fed the homeless a Thanksgiving lunch. Buck and I want to thank you church for not just listening to God's word, but getting out there and making a difference--to be a "healing place for a hurting world."

A little Picasso in the making??

This past week, our little Elise received an honorable mention award in an Art contest at her school. Over three hundred children submitted Art of all forms. She was honored at an assembly at her school and was very proud! Thank goodness she got this talent from Mimi (Buck's mom--who is an artist) and not her mother who still draws stick figures. You go Elise, Mommy and Daddy are very proud.

HP Women's Kickoff!

Last Night was a big night in the life of HPC El Paso. We had the kick-off to our HP Women's ministry. It was so much fun. We had an opportunity to have a "pamper" night and about 30 women got together to have dinner, fellowship, LOTS of pampering, and word spoken into their heart. I feel so blessed to be able to share life with so many incredible women. I count it a privilege to be able to host a night where women from all generations, nationalities and backgrounds could come together and celebrate womanhood. I love you ladies; and look forward to an awesome adventure Living the Dream that God placed on HPC El Paso and all of you wonderful "God Chicks."

Esther

God still performs miracles in 2008! My father went and had his post treatment test and we found out that he is now cancer free!! Praise God. This is the second time that he has been completely healed from cancer—that is not a coincidence… That is the power of prayer. There is nothing too big for God. SO if there is something that you are believing God for, hold on. Help is on the way. It’s may not be in our timing—but ALWAYS on time!

Deuteronomy 7:9
"Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His loving kindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments”