Youth Oasis, Baton Rouge LA

We had the honor of ministering at a youth shelter this past Friday night.  The youth shelter is to support  runaway, and homeless youth within the Greater Baton Rouge Area. 

The shelter is not a Christian organization.  I told them we would be preaching the Word of God.  They allowed us to come and minister as long as we gave the youth an option of staying or not.  We did just that.  We told them we would be preaching from the Bible and we believe that God wanted to speak to them; we told them they were free to go.  All of the youth chose to stay, praise the Lord!  We knew what the Lord had told us to share with them.  We preached and taught on how much God loves them, is for them, has a wonderful, glorious plan for their life, and how He can make them into who they ought to be.  One of the things the Lord had Vincent teach, was on the seed.  So simple, yet so powerful. We encouraged them that becoming a oak of righteousness is a process; it does not happen over night, but it will happen for each one that will get in the process.  This message is for each of us.  We must always remember how it is we came to know God; it came by hearing (Gal 3:1-5) and believing.  This is the process by which we will also come to completion.  Let us never forget.  And along with exhorting them, we exhort you also: never give up; you're in a process... it will come to pass if you just don't quit.   http://www.youthoasis.org/

-jessica

Dream Center of Zion, Louisianna

The army of God is real.  To be a soldier means you have to allow God to put you through training.  Every soldier in the United States army must go through training.  This Saturday we had the honor of ministering to over 30 young people, and some made the decision to allow God to make them into strong soldiers of God, like King David did.  It was our first tent meeting, thank you Lord (the service was inside of a big white tent).  We exhorted the children that God has an amazing plan for their lives, and part of that plan means that they become soldiers in His army and do great exploits through Him.  Once again, we emphasised that it is not over night that this plan will come to pass; it is a process.  David loved God, spent time with God, worshiped God, obeyed God, listen to God, studied His Word.  That is what soldiers do in God's army; that is a soldier who is faithful; that is a soldier that wants to do exploits for God.  Such a blessing to see hope and passion in the eyes of those who heard the Word of God and to see that passion in action, in declaring unashamed "Jesus is Lord, I give my life to Him and desire you Lord to make me into a strong soldier, I will not give up because I know it is a process.  Thank you Lord!    http://www.voicesofmercy.com/

-jessica

Life Bridge Inner-City Ministry, Savannah GA

Well, what I can say can be summed up in three words: "God is good".

We have had a wonderful time her in GA.  God is good.  We had the priviledge of meeting some wonderful ministers of God in downtown Savannah.  They so generously allowed us to speak into youth and childrens lives.  We were honored to teach, preach, exhort them.  That God has a purpose for them, and they are alive for such a time as this.  One afternoon we got to share practical steps from the Bible on how to get rid of bitterness; wow. There were different settings: from an apartment complex community center to a goverment owned community center.  We will have the opportunity to go once again tomorrow and allow God to manifest through us.  God also opened doors at a couple convenscalent hospitals.  What a blessing to speak the Word of God.  The Word is life and is power.  The Word is alive and has power.  There is nothing I love more than the presense of God.  We are so thankful for all that God has done in and through us during our time here.  We are so thankful for our partners; thank you for your prayers and love.  God is teaching us so much and we are becoming more and more effective by His grace.    http://www.lifebridgeinnercity.org/

God is good!

-jessica

Honey Brook, PA

Thank you Lord for the honor of ministering your Word.  Our time in PA was blessed.  God gave us the opportunity to minister to people of different ages from different up-bringings.  From ministry on the streets to nursing homes, His Word went forth through preaching, singing, and conversation.  I will share one testimony.  I was able to meet one particular women and God gave an opportunity to have a long conversation with her.  She was hungry to know what God is doing in our lives and why we do what we do.  His grace was present and words of edification.  I was able to share testimony after testimony of God speaking, obedience, and blessing.  When the Lord tells you to do something, just do it, be obedient, and you will be blessed in all you do.  The testimony of Jesus was shared; all He has done, all He is doing, and how I know He will continue to do more than I could ever ask for.  I was stirred by the Lord sharing and she was such a blessing because of her openesses and love for God also.  Thank you Lord!

-jessica

Amish country, Lancaster PA

we are in amish country, Lancaster County, in Pennsylvania.  it is a beautiful place.  the people are very hospitable and we have been so blessed.  the culture is very different from inner-city Houston or NYC.  we see horse and buggies all over, little one room school houses and really cute little kids, dressed up in amish outfits.  it's a great time.  we really find it an honor to be around these people and appreciate the purity and integrity that they cherish.



Saturday we were at a very popular tourist destination: the Kitchen Kettle Village.  one of the owners was gracious enough to allow us to sing and play guitar in one of the open areas.  we hope to be able to return there again next Saturday to do some skits and other things.    http://www.kitchenkettle.com/

-vincent