Today was the first full day of activity...and boy do I feeeeel it! :) We started with breakfast at 7, devotion at 8, Base intercession 8:30-9:30, lecture 9:45-11:10, coffee break, lecture 11:30-1, lunch from 1-2, reflection time from 2-3, work duties 3-5, one-on-one 5-5:45, dinner 5:45-6:15, FREE TIME 6:15-7:30 (unless you have kitchen clean up duty-my days are Monday and Thursday) 7:30-8 Family in mission - this is the time where we all gather and the children are allowed with us, 8:15-9 missions night!!! WOW!
Tonight we watched several videos of the 2005 CDTS outreach trip to the area in the Philippines that we will visit. It was so incredible to hear the stories of Jesus and see the faces of these beautiful people!!! We will be visiting an area called Smokey Mountain which is a HUGE garbage dump. Many people live on the garbage and some have spent their entire lives there. There was a picture of a woman who was 93 years of age and she was missing an eye...a precious woman. When she heard the story of Jesus she said she knew now why she was alive...and that she had waited 93 years to hear it but could hardly wait to tell others!!! Praise the Lord!!! There were so many wonderful testimonies...I can't wait to go!!! I can only imagine what God will do as we travel to see these beautiful people. He is so good and forgets NO ONE!!! Thank you for your faithfulness Lord.
Here is the sunset I promised...this is right out the front door...beautiful!
5 comments:
Cindy,
This is Tara from Greenville Vineyard. I have read your blog and I am so excited for you and for all that God is going to do in your life. Praise the Lord!
Sounds like your days are as busy as the days in the orange box!! (but at least you aren't wearing an orange apron). Thanks for the sunset and reminding me to stop and notice such things in the midst of all the chaos we call life. Your blog postings are highly anticipated - thanks for sharing this experience with those of us who are a bit envious of this incredible opportunity to throw off all that would hinder and pursue wholeheartedly after God.
Cindy,
I am still trying to figure out this comment thing so you may get this 2X from me.
What a schedule! I thought I was busy! Great picture, wish I was there. Like Hope, i am a bit envious. We are all well. Ethan caught his entire first game and did great. Wynn is finishing up the soccer season and is also doing great.
Always remember,
God is Good, All the Time.
Love and miss,
Amy
To all of Cindy's friends, this is an incredible place, an incredible time, and it is unbelievable that we serve a God who doesn't need our service, yet He desires it. We serve a God who loves us as we are. And, here He is allowing us to participate in a part of His mission.
Anyway, I'm one of the people here in the CDTS, also from the Southern US (go Hogs go - guess from where), and maintain a blog, so I am enjoying seeing Cindy's and writing as well. It's good to know there are so many people out there praying for the team here.
Dear Cindy-
You are truly remarkable because you have grasped the straws God gives us to truly be close to Him and do His work. I wish I could be that brave and leave the familiar. I collect ideas but do not execute God's plan for me. You are a blessing- please keep sharing with me. I love you! Praise God for your courage!
billy
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