The Drama(s)

A long story...but I have been looking for and having several others in the church looking for and praying I would find the YWAM drama kits that Mike Shirley had purchased several years ago (because they are good but they were quite expensive...and we don't have the $ to buy them again!).  Today was the last day I was going to look and had talked it over with the Lord and felt if I didn't find them in the church today I would just have to spend the $300+ to buy them.  As per usual...God didn't show up early but he wasn't late either.  I found them!  I went searching the catacombs of CGCs basement but found them in a large container in the SS teacher office (along with a couple of things I had leant to PMS several years ago!  Those who don't know Pastor Mike Shirley, out former youth pastor, that is his nickname at CGC). Here's the kicker~I didn't know how old that material was (2000) and it has VHS training tapes and sound affect/music is on cassette tapes!!  I think I can purchase a CD for $20 and think I might do that!

Josue

I was able to meet Josue Sanchez who we are working with in El Salvador (Christ for the City International) today over Skype. That was great and very helpful to answer a lot of my questions about what our team will be doing. 
We have A LOT of work to do in the next few weeks, as I just found out we are suppose to prepare 2 dramas, VBS story etc, testimonies, and devotional!  Yikes!  But God has known this MUCH longer than me (even though I just found out 2 days ago!) so He knows who is suppose to do what and He will prepare us!
My big prayer this weekend is to find the DVDs, training manuals etc that CGC purchased several years ago from YWAM of 2 dramas.  They are VERY expensive and they are missing.  I have found most of the props in the youth closet but the other items are missing.  I really don't want to spend the $ to buy them again and we don't have it in our budget.  Please pray all the items will turn up in the next couple of days.
Trusting God is going before us and through us.
Julie

Where is El Salvador?

El Salvador — the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America — is situated on the Pacific Coast and is largely a Roman Catholic society. Two volcanic ranges line the landscape, and major industries include coffee, sugar and textiles.
Social inequalities and unrest in the 1970's and a vicious civil war in the 1980's compelled many El Salvadoran families to flee to the U.S. and Canada. Today El Salvador is a recovering economy.

Wanted: Patience and Trust

We have had several fundraisers - Bouthahn's and Hacienda - so far - and support letters are going out.  So far we have raised about $5200 of the $30,000 we need for the 20 of us to go and minister in El Salvador. By June 8th, we must make a big payment for our airline tickets.  We have been able to make every payment so far, just when it was needed.
I have had the amazing privilege of traveling in Latin America many times during my adult years (DR 2x, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil x4, and Guatemala).  I love the people of Central and SA and have learned so much through their generosity and the priority they place on relationships.  I appreciate their laid back attitudes and flexibility.....except when I am waiting for answers and am on a deadline!  Ugh!  I am sure in the end we will be a great experience with Christ for the City International and I am learning to be patient and trust. (waiting for our itinerary and several other important answers to my zillion questions)
Looking forward to another team meeting this Thurs. at 7.  I look forward to when the HS students are out of school and maybe we can have a meeting with the FULL team!
Going to make bidding sheets for the auction now.
THIS SATURDAY is our Italian Dinner and Silent Auction at 6 pm at Community Gospel Church.  Pray for a great time and successful fundraiser!
Because I am weak,
Julie