MHC camp was in Ohio. The camp was located 45 minutes outside of Dayton. I was there for 8 days, and I was asked to be a Counselor. Mike Holland was asked to be one of the main speakers therefore I was asked to come as well. My time out there was fun, as well as important for me in my spiritual walk as well.
I was asked to help lead a devotional group of eleven 16 year old. I was able to help them grow in their walk with Christ as well as help them in their walks in life. I really fell for all the boys there at the camp. They all have had a large part in my heart and I will continue to pray for them daily.
The camp was a lot of fun! We did a lot of cool things with the kids. We played laser tag, bowling, skating, and had some water games too. All of these activities were fun because we bonded with the kids as well as had fun playing.
There is so much that I want to write about my time at MHC but I just can't put it into words. If any of you wish to know about my time, e-mail me or let me know and I would love to tell you about it! Thanks!!
-Peace, Pat
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
God's work
I have yet to blog about God's work in my life since I have been in PA. He has really been doing a lot in my life and I'm really excited because it has stared to make me really think of my life in a different way. Before I came out here I had an idea of what i wanted to do, but since my time out here I have really been thinking that I don't have a clear idea anymore. It has given me time to think and pray and see what God wants to do with me.
God has also been using me to hear Him more clearly. I have been practicing hearing His voice on a more regular basis. Doing this has really helped me depend on God and it has been teaching me a lot about Him as well. I have really never taken time to do this, however I feel that threw my time here God has really helped me come closer to Him.
My prayer life has also been really encouraged. I have been praying for many people, and God is using me through my prayer life. I have really felt connected to Him in many ways, and to be honest really when I pray with the older people at Grantham church.
Over all, God is teaching me a lot, and my relationship with Him is growing. Continue to pray for me and ask God to help keep me focused on Him and not on other things. Thank you friends, and family for reading this and walking with me in my life!
-Peace, Pat
God has also been using me to hear Him more clearly. I have been practicing hearing His voice on a more regular basis. Doing this has really helped me depend on God and it has been teaching me a lot about Him as well. I have really never taken time to do this, however I feel that threw my time here God has really helped me come closer to Him.
My prayer life has also been really encouraged. I have been praying for many people, and God is using me through my prayer life. I have really felt connected to Him in many ways, and to be honest really when I pray with the older people at Grantham church.
Over all, God is teaching me a lot, and my relationship with Him is growing. Continue to pray for me and ask God to help keep me focused on Him and not on other things. Thank you friends, and family for reading this and walking with me in my life!
-Peace, Pat
Friday, July 10, 2009
New York, New York
Well, my time here has been one of great enjoyment. I have been able to do a lot and I have seen a lot as well. It has really been a great time. Yesterday I was able to go to New York. Our main reason for going there was to see the UDC (Urban Discipleship Center) that is located in the heart of the Bronx. This was such a great time! We participated in a VBS that was held in the park. I was able to play basketball with a bunch of boys and then we all went to VBS, it really was a great time.
After the VBS we went back to the main home and we were able to go out and enjoy New York. I took the subway and we went straight to the Statue of Liberty, after some minor issues on the fairy we were able to make our way to Time Square. I was in aw. I had never seen anything like this. Living in LA has some major advantages but even LA does not look like this. I saw where the ball drops at new years and I was also able to see the main parts of New York city. It was so amazing.
We got home really late, it was around 4 in the morning. I also had to be at work at 8, naturally I was a bit late. Today was a good day as well tho. We were able to really get a lot done. We had an orientation for a missions outreach. We visited a local Mosque and we were really able to connect with the small team going out. I have really looked at this missions thing in a different light now. I love serving people, however I really like sending teams out too. This is such a good trip for me!
I can not wait to see how God will continue to use my time here. Amazing summer!!
-Peace, Pat
After the VBS we went back to the main home and we were able to go out and enjoy New York. I took the subway and we went straight to the Statue of Liberty, after some minor issues on the fairy we were able to make our way to Time Square. I was in aw. I had never seen anything like this. Living in LA has some major advantages but even LA does not look like this. I saw where the ball drops at new years and I was also able to see the main parts of New York city. It was so amazing.
We got home really late, it was around 4 in the morning. I also had to be at work at 8, naturally I was a bit late. Today was a good day as well tho. We were able to really get a lot done. We had an orientation for a missions outreach. We visited a local Mosque and we were really able to connect with the small team going out. I have really looked at this missions thing in a different light now. I love serving people, however I really like sending teams out too. This is such a good trip for me!
I can not wait to see how God will continue to use my time here. Amazing summer!!
-Peace, Pat
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
What a good Day!
Since my last post I was given a great surprise in the mail. When I came home after work on Tuesday I was shocked to see a giant card in the mail with my name on it. Now a giant card is not an overstatement, it was a giant card. To my understanding after I read it, Jeff my best friend, was able to get many people from my life to sign the card and write on it. To be honest when I opened it, I could not read the card my self. I had to get one of my room mates here to do it. She was willing to help, and then that is when the tears started to roll. This was a perfect gift and was completely needed. I want to thank Jeff and everyone at GracePoint for the lovely messages you all wrote. My family also wrote on it so that was so much fun to read.
On another note, which is not to good, my camera broke today. After taking a video I turned it off. Then about 30 min later I opened it again and it would not fully open and now it wont fully close. I'm hooping that Best Buy can fix it...I'm really upset because tomorrow I'm going to New York. I will pray. Well I must end this journal and get started on something else. Thanks again for your prayers and e-mails. All of you are helping me along this journey. Take care my friends!
-Peace, Pat
On another note, which is not to good, my camera broke today. After taking a video I turned it off. Then about 30 min later I opened it again and it would not fully open and now it wont fully close. I'm hooping that Best Buy can fix it...I'm really upset because tomorrow I'm going to New York. I will pray. Well I must end this journal and get started on something else. Thanks again for your prayers and e-mails. All of you are helping me along this journey. Take care my friends!
-Peace, Pat
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Happy 4th of July
So yesterday was out Nations Birthday and it was a wonderful one at it. I was able to go out to Mrs. Hollands sisters house and spend the day there with their whole family. There were close to 20 people, we had tons of food, drinks and then watched some local fireworks. The day over all was one that was a lot of fun. The whole Holland family was really nice and helpful in making me feel like family during a time when my family was not with me.
Today the Sunday after the 4th is a really pretty day here in PA. I went to church and meet a lot of cool people. The worship service was really great, the pastor that spoke was someone who I had never meet, but I hope to hear again. He was really powerful.
I can't believe that it has already been 2 weeks since I have been here. These next 4 weeks are going to be fun, yet hard since I know that my days here will soon end.
One thing I forgot to talk about was my Thursday and Friday of this past week. I was able to go down to Chambersburg PA for a Missions training with Priority 1. There I helped send of a team of 12 to both the Bahamas and Canada. Megan, a member of my youth was there and it was a lot fun to see her since I had not seen anyone from home. I also meet a young man named Russ who really bonded with me fast. He and I shared a lot and I will be praying for him for the years to come.
I will write again soon. Take a look at Facebook, by the end of today I should have pictures up of my weekend! Take care, thanks for the prayers!!
-Peace, Pat
pmh4life@yahoo.com, Skype=pmh4life, twitter-pat_howard
Today the Sunday after the 4th is a really pretty day here in PA. I went to church and meet a lot of cool people. The worship service was really great, the pastor that spoke was someone who I had never meet, but I hope to hear again. He was really powerful.
I can't believe that it has already been 2 weeks since I have been here. These next 4 weeks are going to be fun, yet hard since I know that my days here will soon end.
One thing I forgot to talk about was my Thursday and Friday of this past week. I was able to go down to Chambersburg PA for a Missions training with Priority 1. There I helped send of a team of 12 to both the Bahamas and Canada. Megan, a member of my youth was there and it was a lot fun to see her since I had not seen anyone from home. I also meet a young man named Russ who really bonded with me fast. He and I shared a lot and I will be praying for him for the years to come.
I will write again soon. Take a look at Facebook, by the end of today I should have pictures up of my weekend! Take care, thanks for the prayers!!
-Peace, Pat
pmh4life@yahoo.com, Skype=pmh4life, twitter-pat_howard
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
A little home sick
Today I experienced my first day of being home sick. I know it has only been 10 days or something like that, however something came over me and it was tough. However, I was able to skype with a good friend, that was nice. I know people are praying for me so that is also really nice to know.
On another note that is a bit more interesting, I saw some massive lightning today. Here they have tons of thunder storms and I saw some crazy lightning. I was then told you should not walk out side when its like that. Growing up in California I was just told don't stand under tall buildings trees, but I guess it can hit anyone.
Again today we prayed with some ladies from the Grantham church...that was a lot of fun! My heart has really been stretched. I did a devotion for the Missions office and I was brought to tears for the Missionaries that are in the world. God has really taught me an art of hearing his voice, and then praying for what He tells me. This trip is turning out to be much more than I thought it would. I am asking that you all pray for the nations, pray that people who do not know Jesus will know Him.
Tomorrow I am going to a city about an hour away to do some training for some missionaries who are going out for 30 days. I may not have Internet so this may be my last communication for a while. Check my twitter and facebook. Happy 4th of July, and Continue to Pray for the Nations, and for me! I love my family and friends, thank you for reading and praying with me! Send me an e-mail if you wish pmh4life@yahoo.com I would love to talk to all of you! Peace!
-Peace, pat
On another note that is a bit more interesting, I saw some massive lightning today. Here they have tons of thunder storms and I saw some crazy lightning. I was then told you should not walk out side when its like that. Growing up in California I was just told don't stand under tall buildings trees, but I guess it can hit anyone.
Again today we prayed with some ladies from the Grantham church...that was a lot of fun! My heart has really been stretched. I did a devotion for the Missions office and I was brought to tears for the Missionaries that are in the world. God has really taught me an art of hearing his voice, and then praying for what He tells me. This trip is turning out to be much more than I thought it would. I am asking that you all pray for the nations, pray that people who do not know Jesus will know Him.
Tomorrow I am going to a city about an hour away to do some training for some missionaries who are going out for 30 days. I may not have Internet so this may be my last communication for a while. Check my twitter and facebook. Happy 4th of July, and Continue to Pray for the Nations, and for me! I love my family and friends, thank you for reading and praying with me! Send me an e-mail if you wish pmh4life@yahoo.com I would love to talk to all of you! Peace!
-Peace, pat
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