Sojourners, Pilgrims and Strangers

Misc. Birthday Photos

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Hannah's 9th Birthday
Mom's Birthday
Dad's Birthday
Micah's Birthday

California Trip with Uni Students

2011-08-02T01:57:00.002+09:00

Church new location

2011-08-02T01:33:00.001+09:00

The Lord has opened the door for us to move our Sunday gathering to a new location.....

Merry Christmas

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Christmas Story
Jesus Birthday cake
Christmas Morning Cinnamon rolls
Christmas Morning

Count down for Christmas

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Day 5: Hersey Kiss Candy Cookies
Day 4: Snickerdoodles
Day 3: Peanut Butter Cookies

Ladies' Dine out!

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To close out our Fall Ladies' Bible Study we spent the evening of food, fun and fellowship

Day 2: Snowball cookies

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12 Days of Christmas Cookie Countdown

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Day 1: M&M cookies

Advent

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We started the month with different opportunities to learn and share about Christmas Advent.

This year one of the new tradition we added to our Advent Celebration is making

Advent Wreath Bread

DAVID DOWNS VISITS EXETER

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David Downs is a missionary that CCE helps to support. David was born and raised in Southern California, attended the two year CCBC program and moved to Italy in May of 2006 to come alongside Craig Quam at Calvary Chapel Montebelluna. David helps with worship, computer support, youth studies and is excited to be apart of the work in Italy!

Church Christmas Party 2010

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Celebration of Light

2010-12-01T02:05:00.001+09:00

This past weekend we had our Ladies' Annual PreChristmas Fellowship.

Candy Cane Outreach

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We were able to go out to give out Candy Canes with story of Jesus during the Exeter Tree Lighting Celebration. Please pray for the people who received the candies, that the seed we planted in their lives will grow.

More photos from Autumn Tea

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Ladies Autumn Tea

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It was an awesome time of fun, fellowship, worship and encouragement. Many women came from in and around Devon.

Silas 5th Birthday

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Ladies Autumn Fellowship

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Celebrated 9yrs of marriage

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What a journey has it been? 5 countries and 5 kids later.....Praising the Lord for our marriage and our journey with Jesus.

Birthday Dinner

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We ended the day with Fish N Chips dinner and Charis Butterfly Cake....

Charis Birthday Morning

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Charis is 3yrs old today....

Anita's Bridal Dinner

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This week some of the ladies' got together with Anita for time of fun and fellowship to celebrate her upcoming marriage. As you can see the ladies' had a good time and please remember Anita and Rupert in your prayers for their upcoming wedding and their marriage

Rosh Hashanah 2010

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Yesterday was Rosh Hashanah 2010 and we decided to make a Jewish New Year Meal...which included dishes that are sweet ( festive meals with challah and auspicious foods such as apples dipped in honey,as well as new fruits on the second night o symbolize a sweet new year.)

You can see the reaction of the boys when we announced what we are about to it...but afterwards Micah was delighted that we made Jewish Meal....

Family

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Just wanted to share some photos taken by a friend of ours last month....

Please join us in prayer.....

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Please read the article below:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/gove-welcomes-atheist-schools-2037990.html

Creationfest 2010

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Couple of weeks ago we spent 7 days at the Royal Showground Cornwall for Creationfest.

It was an awesome time of seeing old friends, meeting new friends, time of fellowship and also many people gave their lives to the LORD. Please continue to pray for those who gave their lives to the LORD, that they will get plugged in a church and also to grow in their faith.

Movie Night and Ice Cream Social

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Last July we hosted a Kids Movie Night and Ice Cream Social

Pastor's Conference 2010

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This past June, Damian was able to attend the Senior Pastor's Conference in California.

It was a time of encouragement, refreshment and fellowship with fellow Senior Pastor's from all over the world. Please continue to pray for all the Senior Pastors as they lead, love and feed God's people

Prayer Challenge

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Please take time to read and join us in prayer for England, this excerpt is from Operation World

1 Britain needs to regain a sense of purpose and direction for the 21^st Century. The nation is torn between its European geography and its Atlanticist culture. Pray that political leadership may have the moral integrity and courage to give the correct lead. Membership of the EU and differing views on the degree of federalism desirable and its impact on national life is a matter for intense public concern and debate.

2 A sense that all is not well pervades the country. The ‘freedoms’ of the 1960s led to social disaster and hastened spiritual decline. Many are discouraged about the future and cynical about the seeming impotence of politicians to deal with the malaise. The gay rights movement, though representing a small minority, has seized the initiative in many areas of public life and in government legislation. Spiritual need is highlighted by increasing violence in the cities, the high divorce, suicide and illegitimacy rates, and drug abuse. Paralleling this is the growing number of younger people who have no contact with or knowledge of Christianity. Without a radical change, disaster looms. Pray for national repentance and restoration to the spiritual vigour that once made Britain’s Christians a blessing to the world.

3 A national awakening is needed. There has been one every century in the last 800 years – the last was in 1859-69. The Judeo-Christian heritage has been so eroded by post-modernist worldviews that public opinion is no longer Christian. Christians have been marginalized in the media, public life, government legislation and school curricula. Religious pluralization has sapped the confidence of many Christians to testify boldly and even believe that Jesus is theonly way to the Father. The steep decline in numbers of the Methodists, Anglicans, United Reformed, Brethren and other denominations continues and the Baptists and newer (house) churches have plateaued. Pray that Christians might become passionate for God’s honour, burdened to pray for revival and be freed from a deadening negativism and materialism that pervades the life of the churches.

4 Tolerance is the ‘in’ word. The influx of non-Christian religions has affected the worldview of the population. The spokesmen for Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc., push for legislation that will favour their religions, and demand freedoms they would never grant Christians in their lands of origin. Astrology, the occult, reincarnation, old world paganism (Druid/Wicca) and even Satanism have become popular, with a massive increase in literature promoting their ends. The mission field has come to the UK – and many non-Western Christians perceive the UK itself as a mission field. Pray that UK Christians may recover a confidence in the ‘intolerant’ gospel and a passion for sharing it with the majority who have little concept of its content.

5 The future of the Church of England is crucial for the country and is the ‘mother’ Church for the world’s 80 million Anglicans. This composite body is an umbrella under which Anglo-Catholics, liberals and Evangelicals co-exist and where, tragically, equivocation on homosexuality and the basic tenets of the Christian faith are condoned. Fragmentation of the Church over such issues as ordination of women, ecumenism and dis-establishment is possible. Yet Evangelicalism is a growing force and gaining centre stage: 27% of bishops, 53% of clergy, 60% of ordinands and 40% of church-goers espouse its cause. The 1998 Lambeth Conference of the Anglican Communion was a resounding setback for liberalism as the non-Western majority strongly affirmed biblical values. The charismatic movement has also contributed to an extensive renewal movement in the Church. Pray that Church leadership might regain a prophetic role and speak with clear biblical authority to a nation that is morally and spiritually adrift.

6 There are signs of hope – water these tender plants with prayer:

a) Traumatic social change and the devastating consequences of violence, family breakdown and fear for the future have brought a new openness to consider spiritual solutions.

b) Renewal movements. Many pastors and congregations experienced charismatic renewal between the 1960s-‘80s. This also gave rise to a new family of churches. The house church movement, or Newer Churches, grew fast and have become a significant spiritual force in the nation, deeply affecting church structures and fellowship patterns, and have enlivened worship across the denominational spectrum. Their growth slowed in the 1990s. Nation-wide, these changes have been stimulated by major trans-denominational gatherings such as Greenbelt and Spring Harvest.

c) New younger generation movements are emerging with radically new approaches – Internet café gatherings, WEB prayer and culturally appropriate worship styles, such as Tribal Generation, flowing from the Church of England, and also others spontaneously springing up in different parts of the country.

d) The Alpha Course phenomenon has spread across the country to nearly every denomination and across the world as one of the most successful outreach programmes run by churches in the UK today. These user-friendly introductory courses explain Christianity in a relaxed and informal environment. About 6,400 congregations were using the Alpha courses in 1998 with over 650,000 individuals having completed one.

e) Christian leaders from across the denominational spectrum are meeting regularly for prayer together in many cities and towns. This is leading to cooperative efforts in ministry.

7 Evangelical Christianity has grown slowly in percentage of the population, of church-goers and as a proportion of active membership in mainline denominations, but there are definite challenges:

a) To maintain and increase unity in fellowship and vision. The Evangelical Alliance has done much to encourage this and give credibility to Evangelicals in national life. The EA represents 1.3 million Evangelicals, 30 denominations and 800 agencies.

b) A widespread loss of confidence and certainty about models for church life and outreach. There were a number of initiatives in the 1990s which fizzled out or did not halt the overall malaise and decline.

c) A common cynicism about the future and the state of the Kingdom of God in the world which cripples enthusiasm for missions locally or overseas. Pray for restoration of vision and faith in God’s ability to change Britain once more.

8 Christian leadership is under intense pressure – church members are more demanding, less committed, giving less and often more interested in self-fulfilment than sacrificial service. There is a lack of effective Bible teachers and expositors. Pray for effective discipling and training of a new generation of leaders in both congregational and more formal theological training. There were 59 residential denominational colleges and 25 interdenominational colleges with a total of 7,150 students in 1999. Pray that these may not only impart a theological education, but also spirituality and world vision.

9 Young people are more spiritually open, but increasingly come from dysfunctional families, a history of drug abuse and promiscuous lifestyles. They need intense, loving help to become effective disciples. Pray for:

a) Religious education teachers in schools. RE is a core subject by law but is often ignored, resisted or even opposed by school authorities and students. Pray for Christians involved in this ministry and for meaningful ways of making the message of the gospel come alive.

b) Commitment to Jesus and His will, to the discipline of Bible study and to the church. Few have come from a background of church life.

c) Effective discipling of children. Sunday School is a fading institution and viable alternative models are lacking.

d) Youth movements. Covenanters, Crusaders, SU and British YFC have long had significant impact. Newer movements such as Soul Survivor and Oasis are proving innovative and effective.

e) Missions vision – few young people have much exposure to a vision for the world. The ministries of OM, World Horizons, YWAM and Worldwide Message Tribe are seeking to redress this with short-term training and exposure.

10 Students are exposed to great pressures in the secular education system. A largely godless and materialistic younger generation is being formed by it. Relatively few secondary schools have a live, outgoing witness from staff or student groups. Pray for:

a) The SU and Christian Union groups in schools – for their growth and multiplication, and for Christian teachers to be used of God to help launch such groups.

b) The Campus Christian groups among the 900,000 full-time students in colleges and universities. Their growth and diversity is encouraging, the main ones being Agapé (CCCI), Navigators, Fusion and UCCF(IFES). The oldest and most widespread is the work of UCCF with Christian Unions in nearly 600 colleges and universities, yet a further 300 have no permanent group. Pray for mature, stable leadership, effective support and advice from the 45 travelling secretaries, and establishment of a viable witness in every college. The student population is one of the more receptive segments of society.

c) Overseas students. About 400,000 overseas students are granted visas every year – 80,000 to do university degrees. Outreach to them is varied but too limited, and many return home without ever hearing the gospel. UCCF(IFES), International Student Christian Services with 40 staff in 18 cities, In Contact Ministries, and others have ministry to them.

11 Britain’s contribution to world evangelization in the last 200 years is unique. Interest has waned and many congregations have never even sent out their own missionary. In 2000 there was only one Protestant missionary overseas for every 6 churches. There is a widespread conviction that either the job has been done or that efforts should be concentrated on Britain’s need. Pray for:

a) A renewed commitment by local congregations to world evangelization, to pray out their members to the areas of greatest need, and to care adequately for those who go.

b) An increase in recruitment for missions; pray that the growth in short-term involvement may lead to increased long-term recruitment and support.

c) The coordinating role of Global Connections (EMA) in promoting vision and cooperation among mission agencies and in local churches for world evangelization.

12 The growing non-Anglo-Saxon minority has become a significant part of UK urban life in the past 50 years. Many cities have large minority communities and in some they have become the majority. Some communities such as the Afro-Caribbean and Chinese have a higher proportion of active Christians than the indigenous population. Others come from countries where the gospel is little known and entry of missionaries impeded. Cultural distance, racial discrimination and even open hostility have antagonized many against ‘Christianity’. Pray for:

a) Local congregations in multi-ethnic areas to open their doors, homes and hearts to this mission field on their doorstep, and to find effective ways of making friendships, meeting needs and winning some for the Lord.

b) Specialist cross-cultural workers to be called both for training churches and ministering to specific ethnic groups. Unique ministries already involved: South Asian Concern, OM (Turning Point), YWAM, In Contact Ministries, and also missionaries linked with Interserve, ECM, MECO, BCMS Crosslinks, WEC, IMI, IT,RSTI as well as non-Western mission agencies.

c) Better coordination of effort and research of the need. South Asia Concern has completed a detailed survey of the 1.5 million South Asians. Many ethnic minority communities are completely unreached due to lack of information to mobilize a ministry to reach them.

d) Effective use of literature and other media. Some CLC bookstores stock minority language literature. WEC’s ‘SOON’ broadsheet ministry in English, Panjabi, French, Hindi, Swahili, Urdu and Arabic reaches many. In Contact Ministries specializes in literature on Islamics and in ethnic minority languages.

13 Specific ethnic minority groups that need intercession:

a) Caribbean and African peoples. There are over 200 denominations; 20% of the population is church-going. In the past, these churches have been somewhat isolated from the mainstream of evangelical Christianity. The African Caribbean Evangelical Alliance (ACEA) is committed to creating an equitable partnership through their programmes of networking and community building. Pray that ACEA may be able to continue giving a sense of unity to these churches and help them to combat the growing social and economic problems faced by the black community in general.

b) South Asians. An increasing number of people are coming to Christ from the Hindu and Sikh communities, but few from among Muslims; about 4% of all South Asians are Christian. The greatest need is among the Panjabi, Kashmiri, Bangladeshi and Pathan communities.

c) Middle Eastern peoples. Outreach is largely localized and sporadic. Many wealthy Arabs come to the UK as tourists, businessmen and students; some have come to faith. There are several Christian fellowships for Arabs and a few for the Turks, Kurds and Iranians. There is also a Bible Training School (ELAM Ministries) for preparing Iranians for ministry. The Yemenis and 50,000 Moroccans are unreached.

d) Muslims now officially number over 1.2 million, but the actual number is probably much higher. About ½ from Pakistan, ¼ from the Middle East and a further ¼ from India and Bangladesh. Large-scale illegal immigration, and an increasingly strident radical Islam of a minority that seeks to alter British society in favour of Islam, have helped to alienate Muslims from the indigenous majority. Muslims see the conversion of England to Islam as a key strategy for winning Europe. London has become a hub for extreme, militant Islamist organizations. Pray for a breakdown of cultural and social barriers on both sides and for opportunities to be created for sharing the gospel.

e) Chinese. They have mainly come from Hong Kong and Vietnam, but increasingly from Mainland China as illegal immigrants and students. The Chinese Overseas Christian Mission (COCM) has a successful church planting and student ministry. There are around 70 Chinese churches and about 7% of Chinese are Christian.

f) The Jewish community. This is slowly declining through assimilation (80% have no religious commitment to Judaism) and marriage. Many are disillusioned by the rigid legalism and internal squabbling of communal leaders. Many of the believers integrate into Gentile churches, though there are also eight fellowships of Messianic Jews and possibly about 2,000 believers altogether. Pray for the ministry of CMJ, MT, CWI and Jews for Jesus. There is increasing opposition to such ministry both from Jewish anti-missionary groups and from liberal Christian circles.

14 Christian media ministries:

a) Christian literature and Bibles. Few nations have such an extensive range of Christian literature, Bible versions and the facilities to acquire them. The Gideons International distributed 20 million NTs and Bibles in their first 40 years of ministry. In 2000 there were 506 Christian bookstores carrying an average of 3,600 titles! There are over 100 Christian publishers publishing 4,400 new titles annually. The Bible Societies not only have a ministry of Bible translation, publication and distribution in Britain and around the world, but also a wide range of catalytic ministries to stimulate Christian growth. BookAid has a remarkable ministry of exporting one million surplus and second-hand Christian books annually to poorer countries. Pray for these ministries and for Christians to become more avid readers.

b) Christian broadcasting. The 1990 Broadcasting Act opened unprecedented opportunities for Christians to own radio stations, satellite and cable TV stations. Pray for wisdom and balance in the face of opportunities. Many Christians are active in secular broadcasting as well as religious programming on national radio and television – over 6 million view Songs of Praise every week. Pray for positive impact. All efforts at ending the BBC’s monopoly on (increasingly multi-faith) national, terrestrial religious broadcasting have failed – pray for change.

Young Ladies' Dinner

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Last Friday we hosted "Celebration of Womanhood" with a handful of young ladies', it was an evening of fellowship, food and encouraging them as daughters of the King that He clothed them with Strength and Honor.

Please join us in prayer for the General Election

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Millions of people in constituencies across the UK are casting their votes in the general election today.

Women's Conference 2010

2010-04-28T19:00:00.003+09:00

Here are some photos from the Women's Conference, it all had a blessed time in fellowship, food and the WORD. We praise the Lord for all the things He has done in and through the lives of the ladies.

Prep Day for Women's Conference

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"Don't Mess with Texas" we can truly say.... Christy and the ladies from CC Paris, TX turned the school inside/out for the conference. It was an awesome time spending with them getting things set up for the Day Conference.

Calvary Chapel Paris Women's Team

2010-04-22T18:34:00.002+09:00

Last Wednesday a team of 12 ladies arrived to blessed the ladies here in Exeter.

Thursday we spent the whole day touring and experiencing some British culture and here are just a few photos we took.

Clare Clapp and Dave Toro Wedding

2010-04-20T04:54:00.005+09:00

We were blessed to be part of Clapp and Toro Wedding in Barnstaples, they were married

at Grosvenor Church which used to be Grosvenor Street Church which R.C. Chapman used to be pastor...It was an amazing wedding and it's actually the first wedding we attend here in Britain.

Please pray

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Everyone knows that a volcano in Iceland causing for flights in and out of Europe to a halt since Thursday last week. Calvary Chapel Paris Women team who put the Women's Conference is stranded in Bristol, UK awaiting for the flights to resume. Please keep all the ladies in your prayers and for the will of the GOD concerning them....

Spring is HERE

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Cooking with the girls

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Couple of weeks ago we hosted a cooking class for the single ladies.....we cooked some Sicilian food....Antipasto, Spinaci and Pasta al Forno....

Mothering Sunday

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Today is Mothering Sunday (Mother's Day) here in UK. To celebrate this special day we

hosted a Mother/Daughter Tea yesterday. We had time of fun, fellowship and Stampin UP

Church 1 Year Anniversary

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This Sunday we celebrated our 1Yr Anniversary. We are so blessed to see all the LORD has done in the past year and we are excited also to see what HIS going to do here in Exeter. Thank you all for your prayer and support for us here.

Visiting friends from Iwakuni Japan and Paris Texas

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Just some random photos from last week, when some of our friends visited us for the Church 1yr Anniversary. We had a blessed time together.

Valentines Day Outreach

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Grace Hadassah almost 6weeks old

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More Photos

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New Year and New Faces and Places

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As the New Year is just behind us there are many exciting things that are happening. As everyone knows, the Lord blessed us with Grace Hadassah on Dec 19, and we are excited to see her grow and mature daily in her own little ways. Even after 4 other babies I am still amazed every time I look into her little face.

I am blessed that I was able to attend the Missions Conference as well as the Missions Day at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in the beginning of the month. My trip was really good, and very encouraging, it's always nice to catch up with old friends as well as make new friends. I was able to spend some time with the Steve and TIffany Gaines as well as Niel and Vanessa Orpilla, amongst many other friends in Ca, that was really amazing, I love the fellowship.

The Conference was a real blessing as well, it afforded me the opportunity to really sit and hear from the Lord in regards to what He has for us as a family, as well as the church as ministry. The speakers were all very encouraging and inspiring.

The Lord is always faithful to show up and speak a word into my heart just when I need to hear from HIm. Up around the corner is Micah's birthday, he is going to be 6, then we have our 1st Anniv for the church. There are many things and this first quarter we know is going to be busy, but we are grateful for His strength and His Word that we can stand upon and find comfort in.

Pray for the people of Haiti

2010-01-15T04:44:00.002+09:00

With the recent earthquake in Haiti, please lift the people of Haiti in your prayers.
Also, if you are led to donate or help with some relief please visit
http://www.calvarychapelcostamesa.com/

Growing Forbes Family

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Congatulations to Derek and Allison, baby Adelle is beautiful. Please keep their family in your prayers

Pray for Matt and Jess

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Join us in prayer for Matt and his family as the Lord uses them in New Jersey

New Years Eve

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We celebrated New Years Eve last night with a time of Worship, Prayer, Prophecy Update and Fellowship.
It was a sweet time with our brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Grace Hadassah 2weeks old

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Christmas Eve Service

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Christmas Eve, we had a time of Worship and also the Children blessed us with the Christmas story with songs and instruments.
It was a blessed night together to celebrate Jesus Birth

Merry Christmas

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More 12 Days of Christmas and Advent Calendar

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Day 8: Chocolate Chip Cookies/ ADVENT CALENDAR: JESUS IS THE WAY

Day 9: Turtle Cookie Bars/ Advent Calendar 21: JESUS IS THE TRUTH

Day 10: Lemon Almond Biscotti/ Advent Calendar 22: JESUS IS THE WORD

Meals for Mom

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It was such an awesome blessing, families from the church started to bless us with meals tonight....The family tonight even set our table....It was such a blessing.

Day 7: PeanutButter Cookies with Daddy

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Grace Hadassah Velarde

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Greetings! We just wanted to let everyone know that Grace Hadassah Velarde was born this morning at 11:45 in my bed. It was our first time experiencing a home deliver and it was really amazing, highly recommended, Grace and Sandra are both doing tremendously well. She is feeding good and getting lots of rest at the moment, let's pray for consistency. Sandra as always did a fine job, she is really amazing. It appears daddy has the responsibility of baking cookies tonight for the 12 Days of Christmas cookies.

It really is amazing, even after the 5th time to stand in awe of the true miracle of childbirth, God is so amazing! Please pray that both Sandra and Grace would get enough rest for a strong recovery, more pics to come! Oh yea, she definitely looks like a Velarde baby!

Day 6: Snowcap Cookies

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ADVENT CALENDAR 16 "JESUS is the True Light"

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DAY 3: Peanut Butter Cookie Suprise

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DAY 2: Gingerbread Cookies

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12 Days of Christmas Cookie Countdown

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EXTRA'S

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More Photos

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Church Christmas Party

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This past Saturday we had our Christmas Dinner Party, it was an awesome time of food and fellowship.

More Photos

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Christmas Decorating Photo's

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Christmas Baking Started

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This past Monday, we were able to decorate the house and also have time to start off the Christmas season with baking cookies....

Monthly Homeless Outreach

2009-12-02T00:15:00.003+09:00

Please continue to pray for the monthly Homeless Outreach we do here in Exeter, this past Saturday we passed out
some food bags to handful of homeless men and women. Please pray that the Lord will continue to work in their lives and that they may know HIM as their Saviour.

Thanksgiving Turkey on the BBQ!

2009-11-30T20:17:00.002+09:00

We had a really wonderful Thanksgiving this year, since we were without a deep fryer and peanut oil we decided to cook a turkey on the BBQ grill. It was a great experience that led to a real treat. It was the best turkey I have ever had, I know, it sounds a bit prideful especially since I am the one who made it, but it was still really, really nice, plus I can't take all the credit, it was my lovely wife that seasoned and rubbed it down for me with a nice cajun flavor.

It is our hope and prayer that all had many things to give thanks to the Lord for this year. Truly as difficult as times can be, it is always appropriate to give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His love endures forever. I pray that this Christmas season all of can maintain the right perspective in the middle of the commercial activity that this season lends to. As much of a cliche as it may sound, "Jesus really is the reason for the season". Let us rejoice together as we consider the great, amazing, unfathomable gift we have been given in a Deliverer, a Saviour.

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

Ladies Autumn Fellowship

2009-11-22T01:31:00.003+09:00

This morning we had our monthly Ladies' Fellowship...we had a time of food, fun and the Word through the Epistle of James.
Please continue to pray for all the things the LORD is doing in the women's lives here in Exeter.

Candy Cane Outreach

2009-11-19T01:24:00.002+09:00

Last night we were able to give out some Candy Cane and share the love of Jesus to some of the people in the High Street during Christmas Lighting Festival here in Exeter. Please pray for those who we were able to talked to and give Candy Cane.

Autumn in Exeter

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Please continue to pray with us, as we continue to share the love of Jesus Christ here in Exeter.

So blessed by GOD

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Our favorite place to hangout ABQ UPTOWN

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Pumpkin Patch 2009

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8th Yr Anniversary

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This past September we celebrated our 8th year wedding anniversay, we were blessed to be to go to Durango, Co for couple of days with the kids.

This is a MUST see Video!

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Getaway to Durango, Colorado

2009-10-02T23:12:00.004+09:00

Sandra and I have had the opportunity to get away for 2 days to a small mountain town in Colorado, yes, without all the monkeys. this is the first time in 7 years that Sandra and I have think kind of opportunity. Thus far it has been good. We woke this morning to the crisp Colorado mountain air. It was a fresh 24 degrees, and totally refreshing.

Silas' Birthday Breakfast and Lunch

2009-10-02T23:05:00.003+09:00

Happy Birthday Silas!

We were able to celebrate Silas' 4th Birthday earlier this week. We went to Weck's for breakfast because they have the best pancakes and green chilie, then we celebrated at Chuck E Cheeses for lunch. We are so blessed to have Silas as a son, he really is an amazing little guy. We look forward to all that God has in store for him as he continues to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY SILAS

2009-09-30T00:15:00.004+09:00

We are going to Celebrate Silas 4th birthday today in Albuquerque....YAY, our boy is growing.....

Happy 2nd Birthday Charis

2009-09-11T07:14:00.002+09:00

Today we celebrated Charis 2nd Birthday.....

Ladie's Brunch

2009-09-11T07:09:00.002+09:00

Last weekend we had our Women's Ministry Brunch to kick off our new Fall Study on "Hope in Action" it will be study on the Epistle of I and II Peter. We had an awesome time of fun and fellowship. Thank you everyone for your prayers.

Creation Fest 2009

2009-08-10T05:18:00.002+09:00

Yesterday we took a day trip to Wadebridge the site of Creation Fest 2009, it was good fun to see all our friends from North Devon. It was also amazing to see the new site for Creation Fest.

Lov'n the indoor mainstage, keeps things nice and dry!

God bless Texas!

2009-08-10T05:13:00.003+09:00

Recently we were visited by the Outreach Team from Calvary Chapel Paris, Texas. They were such a blessing and encouragement to all of us, so much so we wanted to keep them here in the UK. They did lots of work at Emmanuel School as well as ministry to the church for Wednesday night as well as Sunday morning.

We also enjoyed a day trip to Plymouth to the infamous Mayflower Steps, the place the pilgrims set off from to land in America. We miss them so much, thank you guys for all the food you brought us too, still enjoying the Peanut Butter Captain Crunch, may God bless Texas!

Plymouth Trip

2009-07-28T01:07:00.002+09:00

Visit from Derek and Allison Forbes

2009-07-28T00:59:00.003+09:00

While Andy and his team were here with us, Derek and Allison also made their way to Exeter for a visit. It was so nice to see them as well. They visited from Chennai India where Derek serves with BGEA in preparations for an upcoming festival. They spent 6 days with us, a much needed 6 days on our behalf.

While they were here we made our way to Plymouth to the Mayflower Steps, a location very near where the pilgrims set sail to America in 1617. We were able to spend the day in Plymouth and see all the sites. Derek and Allison were a real encouragement to us, it was exciting to hear of all that the Lord is doing in their lives as well as their marriage.

Between the 2 teams that we had here, both were able to minister in very practical ways to the city. Derek and Allison as well as Jim and Mary were able to join us in ministering to the homeless, a much needed area of ministry. I pray that at some point the Lord will bring them back to Exeter to minister.

We love you guys and can't wait to see you again!

Visit from Calvary Chapel Farmington

2009-07-28T00:54:00.002+09:00

We were recently visited by Andy and Kim Fine as well as Bob and Oni Lippincott from Calvary Chapel Farmington. It was so great to have them here to fellowship with us. It always does us a bit of good to have a few Yankees come and visit us here in England. They were a real blessing to us, Andy was able to share with the body from Ephesians 2 and encourage us with what we have in Christ.

We miss them already and hope they can come back to visit soon.

How to drink HotCoCo

2009-07-08T07:57:00.002+09:00

4th of July

2009-07-08T07:52:00.003+09:00

The closest fireworks we can watch is from Disneyland and the Hudson River over YOUTUBE...
Did a little of history with the kids, did some craft, made some red, white and blue food through out the day.
We ended our evening with BBQ dinner at the LivingRoom with some of our friends.

Happy 23rd Birthday for Sandra

2009-07-06T04:08:00.003+09:00

Last Wednesday, we celebrated Sandra's 10th Anniversary of her 23rd Birthday.....

Calvary Chapel UK Pastor's Conference 09

2009-07-03T22:16:00.003+09:00

This past week, Mon - Thurs we had the opportunity to head to the north country of England. We attended the UK Pastor's and Leader's Conference. It was a great time of fellowship and being built up in the Word. It's great to hear that everybody goes through the same things.

York is also a beautiful city, they have a massive cathedral in the city center. The weather was amazing too, this week the Uk has been experiencing a heat wave across the country. All in all, it was a great time to get away for a few days, praise the Lord!

Dave's Baptism

2009-06-25T21:58:00.002+09:00

Last weekend on Father's Day my older brother was baptized at Calvary Chapel Farmington. I was totally blessed to hear from him and his decision to do so. It is also amazing to see God doing such a great work in his life. Congratulations Dave! we rejoice with you.

Hannah's 7th B-day!

2009-06-25T21:52:00.003+09:00

Happy Birthday Hannah!

On Tuesday Hannah turned 7, I can't hardly believe it. We had a really gun time celebrating her birthday. She invited over some of her friends to come and celebrate with her.

The night before, I was able to take her out for a strawberry shake and a stroll through town with daddy. I am so amazed with her and the little girl that she is turning out to be. I enjoy her so much and feel so blessed to have her as my daughter.

Guest Speaker: Phil Pechonis

2009-06-10T00:21:00.001+09:00

This past Sunday Phil Pechonis came from North Devon to share about Creation Fest as well as from the Book of Acts, it was a real blessing to hear from Phil.

First Trip to the Beach!

2009-06-05T06:05:00.002+09:00

Yesterday we took a day trip to Poole, it is about a 2 hour drive to get there. We went to visit some friends that are visiting family in Poole, it was an amazing trip.

The beach was amazing, it is rated the #1 beach in England, the water temperature surprisingly tolerable as well.

Summer Pics in Exeter

2009-06-03T16:17:00.001+09:00

Bed Time, Charlie and the Factory Style...

2009-06-03T16:15:00.001+09:00

Summer is Arriving in England

2009-06-03T16:09:00.003+09:00

Sorry it has been a while since we last updated the blog, we have been quite busy with different things.

The summer has finally come, I hope that it stays for a while. We have had the past few days to hang out in the sun, it has been really great. Although there is fore casted rain coming this weekend.

Ethos Project: Cafe Outreach

2009-05-15T22:33:00.004+09:00

Please pray for upcoming community outreach!

Has the United States been abandoned by God

2009-05-14T21:10:00.001+09:00

8 years ago, 4 countries, 4 kids later

2009-05-07T07:22:00.003+09:00

May 7, 2001 location Taormina, Sicily, Italy at 7pm Damian Solomon Velarde proposed to Sandra Calara Santiago to marriage.
WOW, what a ride has it been with the LORD...Truly been amazing to look back the past 8years together..and we have many more things to learn as we walk this life together with JESUS and all of you......Thank you family and friends for being part of our lives together with our family.