Tuesday, July 20, 2010

My Troopers!

Greetings,

I wake up this day so proud of my youth group troopers.  Yesterday they worked pulling weeds and moving furniture and supplies from an old motel so they could make room for construction of a new Hospice building.  Some of the work was tedious and some of the work was tough but my troopers gave it their all.  I am excited to see what today brings.  God is good and is work in the midst of our group.

We came home dragging yesterday.  What testament to their hard work.  I wake this morning a renewed sense of excitement.  We played laser tag last night and I think that was just the thing to get them fired up for today.  A new day, a new battle!  I felt God's presence last night as we talked about being a person of action.  We have all agreed to be people a Godly person of action in our lives.  When an opportunity comes before us where we have to make a decision we will choose not to sit back and see what happens but make that decision and then follow where God leads!

Make sure to check out some of our pictures on our facebook page  at http://www.facebook.com/ and search for firstpreslafacebook.  You can also follow us on twitter.  If you search for firstpresla.  You can also go to my blog site and see other pictures.  Well I smell the pancakes burning so breakfast must be ready.  Make sure that you pray for troopers!

Until next time!

Derek

Blessings

3 comments:

  1. Deke and the whole gang,
    Dad and I will be following you all week on this mission. We are so proud of all of you!!There is nothing more satisfying than doing God's work and helping others. Good job!!!!! We send our prayers and love to all of you.
    Love,
    Dad and Mom

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  2. Well @ least I know Jess & Jenna wasn't making breakfast...now, if you were having Corn Dog's or Flamin Hot Cheetos, then breakfast is on the West girls!!! haha Pictures were great...lots of hard work for everyone, & it is GREATLY appreciated, I'm sure! Hospice: A program that provides care & attends to the emotional & spiritual needs of terminally ill patients....There is help, there is love, there is laughter & it is in the form of First Presbyterian Youth Group of Las Animas! Give them bright smiles, kind words, encouragement....they will remember you! "Let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works & give glory to your Father in Heaven." Take your light & be a beacon for them!!!! Great job EVERYONE!!! p.s. Are there any pics of Cassie or is she hiding!!!hahaha

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  3. Hi all. I didn't expect any less than hard work from this special youth group team! I know the light of Jesus' love will shine through each and every one of you as you do what needs to be done with joyful hearts and willing hands.

    Watch those thunderstorms! We are supposed to be in Lamar this evening for the swim meet - weather permitting.

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