June 30 Hurricane Alex Hits

Last night it started to rain, and it hasnt stopped since. I went to del norte today and we did some work but not much because of the rain. Juanita and did puzzles. A couple of the groups went out to the Rios, the squatters villages we serve at, and passed out tarps and flashlights. The rain is just pouring and is constant with no let up. I am very worried about the people in these villages because they do not have homes to protect them from the weather. I pray that God will shelter them with his heart and love, and keep them safe. Psalm 91.

The roads here in mexico dont have sewer systems to collect the water. so the roads just flood. Here are some pics from today. I swipped a couple of them of one of my friend Cassie's Blog. It is crazy to see this, and how people drive through it. When we got back, we began hooking up generators and water pumps. I am not sure how much longer we will have power so this could be my last blog for a couple days. I will keep you posted on the situation down here. sad thing is that this is only the beginging. The storm actually hits tomorrow afternoon. Our campus has already begun to flood, and out cieling leaks in our room. But I trust you God. You have got something planned up there, I just know it.

Please keep the people in the Rios in your prayers.

Adam

Uncle Tim

The verse Matthew 18:3 says "And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

Children dont always worry about things, they are more trusting and just go with the flow. I think that God is telling us to be like that with him. Not to worry about tomorrow of yesterday, and to accept things for what they are, trusting God that what has happened is his will. A childs heart is so fragile, as I have learned down here. But when they are determined to do something, they do it, regardless of the consequences, and regardless to what others think of them. I know that I am always worring about what others think of me, and I constantly consult others to see what they think, and if that sounds good, or right. But God wants us to to stop relying on people all the time and Just trust him in every situation.

One thing I have learned About the Bible, is that each verse holds something incredable. It is usually not always obvious, but God never says it will be easy. John 16:33 in this world you will have troubles, but take heart, I have overcome the world. He wants us to think, and to be stumped sometimes. If it just came to us, it wouldnt mean as much.

Hope this helps. This what I got from it.

June 28,29

Today is my day off. It feels great to relax a bit and sleep in. Yesterday I went to Douglas and we did some cleaning and painting in the kids dorms. we also have been working on putting bathrooms on the back side of the chapel, so we worked on the roof putting up shiggles. spelled that wrong haha. It was a great day with the kids. David and Asiel were running around and they had fun. we took the boys back to our property for a pool party in the sfternoon and they had a great time. Both the two boys have little chunky bellys so they are a bunch of cuties! The little girl in the picture is Fatima. she is just 3 years old, and can talk your ear off. she loves to take my hat and glasses. she calls me nino feo, which is ugly boy. No idea why, but she is goofy. She has so much energy though, and just loves to play around, and be held. 

This morning Ruby, our staff kids teacher, left to go home for a few weeks. She works with groups during June when the kids get out of school, and then goes home in July to fundraise. This summer she is going home for a week and then going to Nigeria with B2B to serve for 2 weeks. Many blessings and prayers to her for safe travels, and a great time. I know that God will lead her and Jessica Biondo, another staff teacher, and will show tham great things in his Kingdom in Africa.

God has been doing so many things in my Heart these last 6 weeks, and it is crazy to think that I have already been here this long. God has really been challenging me to trust him in every aspect of my life. It is hard to surrender all to him, and to stop relying on my self and others to always get through things. That is not to say that we shouldnt trust other people. By far we should love and walk with each other even our enimies at all time. But doing so in Christ. I was reading in 1 Peter today chapter 4, about how we as christians need to come together as fellow Brothers and sisters of Christ and walk with God togther. But in walking with God, we trust in his will together, just as the Bible tells us. It says to do this with all our Heart, and to not complain no matter how hard or painful it can be. I am always humbled by situations as to "walking with my enemy. But God says if you truly trust and honor me you will do it. and I think, our lives are just a fraction of what God has to offer us in eternity. and I think of my life, and the crazyness and surgerys, and beliefs that I might not be here the next day. and I cant tell you the blessings that God has given me through that. I found him through this. Through you all and through your support and Love and your prayers. and I feel like God keeps telling me, I put you through this, and you cant even trust me to help you get through this one day. I have given your Life, and great family and friends to be with. 

I think that the sound of trusting in God sometimes sounds radical to people. But maybe that is because they truly do not Know God. God isnt always that picture we see of the almighty one, or the cross we see at church. God isnt just at church or we we pray. But God is everywhere and in everything. He is in our actions and our thoughts, he is with us when we make mistakes. He is with us when we ignore him, and fall on our face, but he is still there to tell us "I told you so". He is in our converstions, and our Hearts when we feel for others. He is in our Friend ships, and our love for one another. God is everything in this spriritual world that we live in. This temporary Human experience that we are going through. is just a fraction of what is to come in the kingdom of God. Trust him, because when you find him, in your heart, in your family, in your friends, you cant let go of it. He loves you and he wants to be with you. I live by this challenge everyday. But God doesnt want it to be a challenge. He just wants us to follow him. And by following him, we do it not in the name of our church or denomination. Not in the name of our ministry or community, but literally in his sons name Jesus Christ.

Adam

June 27

today we had church at Douglas and then went to ERJ and did some painting and work on the bathrooms. Mexico played Argintina today in soccer, or Futball, so it was a big day for Mexico. The kids were all huddled around the 10 in tv trying to watch the game. Mexico lost but it was a great game. Our bus today keeped over heating and having engine problems. We had to stop about every 10 min to put water in to cool it off. It was a long bus ride, and there was a beeping noise that would go on every time the bus overheated. I feel like God was really testing our patience, and that he puts us in these situations manytime for us to realize that everything happens in his timing and not ours.
Adam

June 26

Yesterday Mr. Kersey, Kurts dad came, so we went to the airport to pick him up. It was great to see and catch up with him. Kurts sister just had a baby so we got to see all the pictures. We ate dinner with Todd and Beth, the directors, and then we had worship as inturns, and then a salsa and Birthday party for Memo, one of the students in our program. Today we had about 180 new group members arrive. It has been a crazy day, but it went well. Del Norte was here so I got to see Juanita and Victor, and all my other little kiddies. It was great to see her and spend some time with her. Victoria was happy to see her as well. Sorry I didnt get any pics. left my camera up in the room. I know God has been working in these kids and especially the kids in our program. It is so amazing to see the spirit working inside of these teens and kids.
I hope all is going well back home. Thanks forthe comments, it is great to hear from you all!
Adam

June 23

Today we went to Rio 3 with Jim and Betty. I got to work with Kurt as well. We went and talked with 2 ladies at there home there. They live in a house that is 10x15 feet. and it has no water plumbing or gas. the only venelation is when the window is open. They each have lost a leg from circulation problems. But today when we went in to pray with them, they could only pray for us. not once did they ask God for something for them, but instead thead they prayed for us and thanked God for us. they both have an amazing heart and it is inspiring to see there faith in Christ. We did some out reach there as well. we brought clothes and also toys for the kids. Later we poured some concrete!! This evening we had extended worship! I began the night with all kinds of questions and struggles just in where God is leading me. but some how God grabed ahold of me through prayer and fellowship, and a feeling came over me of content. I felt like God was saying give me your worrys and troubles. dont ask questions you know you wont know, and trust me because I know everything, and you dont need to know it all. He lifted my heart up, and put my on a cloud. I felt free and weightless. It has been an amazing 3 weeks and I cant tell you how much God is doing here. I am very excited for my parents and my church to come down in 2 weeks, and I am anxious to see how God will work in there hearts and transform them into someone greater than they could have ever imagined.

Adam

Galatians 5:16-18
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June 22

Today I went to Del Norte with Gabo and Todd. We poured half of a draveway in concrete. It was a very busy day!! I think I got more concrete in my shoes than in the trompo mixer. Today I was just so physically drained. I was tired after working and just wanted to relax. But I found today again just why I love serving Gods children here. The feeling of being spiritually filled by a kid is so amazing! Here I am just tired as all get out, and here comes Juanita and Annita, Sarai and Bionca. They all gather aroubd me an we just start talking and laughing. And out of no where I get this energy to play with them and chase them around. We had an amzing time, and to see and feel the Spirit working in my heart and in there was amazing. When it was time to leave, I said good by, and Juanita and Annita gave me a big hug! It felt incredible to be so full of the presence of God in those tiny little arms. You truly are amazing God, and I thank you for this increadible day and jour Love for me and these Children. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Adam

"God doesnt rely on Calenders or watches, or schedules. God is God. and His plan is eternal"

Picture is Baby Carlos from Del Norte
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June 21

Today was my day off. I got to sleep in and relax a bit. I ate Vita left over massed potatoes noodles and Chicken for lunch!. soooo good. I worked on the Imperio de Amor video for several hours and got that done!! so glad. 2 videos down 10 more to go haha. I am going back to del Norte Tomorrow, and I cant wait to see Juanita. We had our small groups tonight. It was great to meet and get to know some of the other interns better. This weeks topic is about our Idenity in Christ. We talked alot about how we place our identity in other worldly things. I myself struggle to put my identity in my school work, and certain groups, like crusade. I think that it is so important that we realize that we are first and foremost children of God, and that we are by far his greatest treasure. We as spiritual beings in our Human experince tend to label human things as spiritual or Godly, when in fact they are not. I have been learning to grow in my walk by identifying my self not as a student, or a crusader or misiionary, or the #1 Heavyweights fan, but in fact a child of God. and I challege all of you to find the things that are keeping you from realizing your identity in Christ, and ask the Holy Spirit to come into your heart and transform you into someone greater than you could ever imagine. God is alway there, just talked to him. He will listen. But be willing to listen back! be willing be willing be willing. he will hear you, I promise!

"I called,...  You answered,... and you came to my rescue and I, I wanna be where you are"

Juanita Video

June 20

Hey I am sorry I have not written in a few days. My apologies, and sorry to worry you Grandma. It has been very busy her, and I ve been getting in late. We have over 150 group members this week, and its a little caotic. We had a pool party with the Monietiel kids yesterday and also a new Casa Hogar called Bethany. B2b just got connected with them, and we are thinking about partnering with them. The kids were really good, and had a great time. Today we had Church at Douglas. It was great, the douglas kids all laid hands on the group members and prayed with them. I got to go to del norte this afternoon!! The playground is coming along. No footer holes today haha. I actually got to hang out with Juanita and here brother Victor for about 3 hours today. It was so great to hang out with them and play. Juanitabis coming out of her shell a little, and getting more comfortable. she has the cutest lttle laugh!! Check out the video from today.
God has been so many great things in my heart this past week. I am learning so much from him, and growing in my faith. I have trusted God with many aspects of my life, but I am continuing to learn that I have to surrened all to him in order to fully accept the Holy Spirit. As I am learning, I see before my very eyes God not only working in my Heart but in those of the kids, and the staff and my fellow interns. We have been growing so close, and it is amazing to see God bringing us to different opportunities to share with one another. The summer is passing by fast, and I am excited that I can share this passion with my new great friends. As each one of us has our own walk with Christ, we can trully come together here in Monterrey and share in serving Gods will by looking after his children.
Adam

"We are not human beings going through a temporary spiritual experinece. We are spritual beings going through a temporary human experience."

Of course the video wont upload. will try again tomorrow

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June 16 and 17

These last two days we have been working with Iperio de Amor, one of the childrens homes about an hour away. We have been doing alot of concrete out there and digging holes for trees. The kids are really great. we took them to Chipinque today, which is on top of one of the mountains, and it has playgrounds and slides for the kids. we took them on a hike. I was pretty exahusted haha. It was a great day though. These last two nights of worship have been amazing. We had extended worship wed night, and I prayed with Cathy Huffer and Kathy Couch, two staff ladies. It was just incredible to be in the Spirit with them. Tonight I gave my testimony at worship. It was crazy how many people were there. I thak God for speaking through me. Tomorrow we hang out and chill!!! Sorry having trouble with pictures uploading. am trying to fix it!
Adam

June 15

Today we went to Imperio de amor with Rodo. We did some hole digging for trees neer the comodor, and another group poured a driveway with concrete. The sun was very hot today and ther was no shade. I think the temp was about 110 today. The kids were great today, they were helping me dig!! Darren one of the staff guys, and I walked down to a little tienda after we worked and got a pop. It was nice and cold! Vita cooked dinner tonight, it was some kind of noodles and beef with taco salid. It was interesting, and good. after worship we had small groups with the interns.

Kurt sammy and I began thinking a couple months ago about how we can become closer as interens. We began these small groups where we each meet with a different group of people each week. We are trying to create a more personal relationship between are intern team as a whole. It has been going very well. Kurt gave his testimony last week, and I am giving mine this week. God has just been so present in us all, and tonight the Spirit was just moving through us. It is great to just hang out with these people and get to know them better.

Adam

Isaiah 60:18-22

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June 14

Today we took the kids from Caderayta to Fundidoria, which is an old industrial park turned into a community park. We did a vacation Bible school with the kids and we had games and skits. The kids loved it. We served the kids lunch, and then rented Bikes for them to ride. They had a blast. This evening we had the big tent Fiesta with all of our childrens homes. We made arachera which is like a skirt steak, and you cut it up and put it on Tacos. Very good. We made a ton of it for everyone. There was about 7-800 people on campus. Very Crazy, but fun!!

I got to see Juanita. Victoria was very happy to see her as well. They hung out most of the night. shes a cutie. we had worship with all of the kids, and many of the teens in our program came up and gave there testimonies. God was so present in all of our hearts tonight, and there testimonies show Gods presence in the testimony of our ministry here with the kids. God is so amazing, and unless you take the time and slow down, you will miss all that he has to offer you.

Adam

Acts 4:12

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June 13

Today was my day off. I went to Douglas for church this morning. The service was great! The church was packed because of McCullums group. I ate lunch with Betty and her girls and also sabos. we ate some kind of chiken sandwich. it was pretty good. This afternoon I relaxed a bit, and did some decipleship with Steve. It was fun hanging out with him, and talking about the Lord!! vita cooked tacos for dinner. Very good! Sorry for the sort blog.
Adam

June 12

Today we had Steve Mcullum's group come. It was crazy. He usually brings about 90 people. This year he only has about 60. They bring a soccer ball for each kid we serve, along with 2 t shirts for each kid. They also bring all kinds of other cool stuff to. Doing donations is so crazy though!!! This morning we organized all our work trailers for the week, and also the bodega, which is out storage place for all our tools and equipment. It was a busy morning. We also had 2 other groups come as well, so we have about 150 more people on our campus. The kids from Douglas and Bethesda came today and we had a pool party. It was fun, and hectic at the same time.  Craig did a great job at worship tonight. The palapa was packed full! Tomorrow is my day off. We have church at Douglas!!

Adam

Malachi 1:11

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June 10

Happy Birthday Liz!!!!! Hope you had a Great day!!! Today I worked on the property again. we did some maintenance, and concrete work. I was very messy. Vita Cooked Tostatas for dinner! soo good. We had a hugh storm tonight and all the electricity went out for a couple hours. we all played games and just hung out, it was great fellowship!! I am up making videos for the groups tonight. Only five so not bad. They leave tomorrow. week one is just about over!
Adam

ps. thanks for the comments everyone!!!

June 9

Today I worked on the property, and did alot of work projects. I fixed a swamp cooler and replaced the motor in another. I did some painting and repairs. Gabo took us to Altitas for Lunch. Kelly and Hannah came too. It was fun to catch up with them. Tonight at worship we did a prayer service with some of the staff. It was soo amazing to see Gods presence in our little Palapa. I meet with Greg and JJ and we just prayed together. The Holy Sprirt just came into our hearts and it changed us all. God works in so many ways, and it always amazes me when he shows us his Love through other people. It has been a blessing to serve with the other interns and get to know them. I cant tell you enough how much God has been working in us so far. It truly is a blessing to be serving God here in Monterrey, and to be walking with fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
Adam

2 Corinthians 13:14

June 7 and 8

We went to Rio 3 on yesterday with Jim and Betty. It was a great day to really open up my own perspective. Although I have seen these places many times, it still changes me each time I encounter the situations of the people there. We stoped into a ladies house, no bigger than a walkin closet, and prayer with her and her mom. Her mom cut her anckle doing work and has a bandage on it but it wont heal because of the heat and unsanitary conditions. she is 82 years old and she is going blind as well. It is sad to see those situation, but you have to find God in all the crazyness of it. when we got back to the church we fed the kids and moms a meal, and then bought all the kids an ice cream. they were so happy and hyper!!

We are working on a multi purpose center next to the church for a larger worship space and also for the kids to have a safe place to hang out. The area is about 70 feet by 50 feet, and needs to be lowered baout 3 feet. so we began digging up the area and moving the dirt. it was crazy but we got alot of work done. still lots more to go!! some of the boys started to help us. I think they were just in it for the wheel barrow rides haha. They are good kids though. We ate at Pollo Loco for dinner! sooo good!

Today was my day off. It was relaxing to sleep in and get some laundry done. Shaun leaves tomorrow morning vewry early. It is sad to see him leave! we will miss him! Tonight we had some fellowship with the other interns. Kurt and I are trying to just bring us together more as a team, so we are meeting in groups once a week in addition to our week meeting as a whole. It was great to talk to the other interns and find out more about them and there personal walk with Christ.

Adam

1 Timothy 1:4-5

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June 6

Today we went to Douglas and did some work projects. It was the first official work day of the summer. The group we took is from Family Christian stores. They are the group that set up the James Fund and has funded several projects for B2B, including 2 of the hope houses. I worked on filling in some areas with dirt around the chapel. We put a bathroom in on the back of the chapel, and had to put in a septic tank. So we filled the area around it in dirt. We went to church this morning at douglas! It was great to see the excitment of the kids.

After church we cooked hamburgers for the kids, and then got to work. we did some plubling in the bathrooms, and some painting in the dorms. We have a couple of interns staying at Douglas this week to help out the encargadas, (caretakers). Kurt is one of them. We had some time to relax with the kids this afternoon. I hung out with Alexis, who is now 7 I think. That is Liz's favorite kid. she just needs to get down here so she can meet him haha. Love ya sis. Vita cooked tonight!!! Some kind of Beef and rice combo. Looked very weird but tasted great! Victoria went to Memes Rio today. She said she had a great time. They did a vacation Bible school with the kids. Off to Rio 3 Tommorrow with Jim and Betty!

Adam

1 John 5:11,12

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June 5

Today we did alot of prep for th e groups. I fixed one of the swamp coolers in the main building and did some electrical work in the palapa. I had a great conversation with Cathy Huffer, staff member, today while I was changing a ballaster in the palapa. You could deffinatly tell that God was present. She was sweeping and I was up high working, and asked her for her help for a moment, and we got to talking. Alot of just Trusting Gods will and his plan for us, and not living in fear. We cant control what Tomorrow will us, but we can realize that we have a God so great, that he sent his only son to Die for Us.

The guys and I organized all the trailers so that we can take them out tomorrow. We had 3 groups come today, Northstar Vineyard, Family Christian stores and McAuley High School. All Girls. No guys in the groups! We had a pool party and cook out with the kids from Imperio de Amor. I got to see Julio Caeser. such a knukkle head. Never wants his picture taken, but I snagged one! Worship was great tonight with the groups!

Have a great Sunday everyone

Adam

Hebrews 10:24-25

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June 4

Today we trained with all the inturns, and did a lot of prepartation for the first groups tomorrow. It was fun to get to know the other interns better, and to start working with them. We did a cook out tonight to do some practice, and we had the whole campus come and act like a group. Kurt and I cooked chicken for everone on the grill. It wasnt your tipical chicken, it was like chicken patties. Looked like burgers, but still tasted great! afterwards we did worship, and it was so great! Craig Aven isour worship leader this summer, and he does an awesome job. Tonight we had a hang out at the Couches house. They are staff parents for the boys in the David House. We watched Heavyweights, and of course I brought it haha. It was a great time of fellowship. Grandma I yelled BUDDY, just for you!!
Tomorrow our first groups come!!
Adam

June 3rd

Today we went to douglas in the morning and watched the kids while the encargadas had a meeting. It was so much fun to hang out with them and see them. I got to see David and Asiel Joseph. I pushed them in the swing for a while. Asile has the 3 silver teeth, and is so funny. he is only 3, and david is 2. David and gaby and Marcos all fell asleep in there swings. soo cute. Asiel is a snuggler. he just comes up to u and wants to be held and hugged on.

We went to a tacos stand with Jim for lunch. They were so good, and cheap! It was great hanging out with jim, and Kurt and Shaun! The inturns came this afternoon! It was great to see Victoria, and catch up!! We all had Pizza for dinner, I I know so Mexican!! haha. We played some get to know you games and had a great time. I think this is a great group of inturns and I am excited to serve with them this summer! Victoria is excited to be here! She hasnt stopped smilling since she got out of the van!! Tommorrow is all training and prep for the first groups!!!

Adam

Colossians 3:9-11

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June 2

Today we did alot of clean up on the property. I repaired 3 swamp coolers, which cool some of the dorms we have. It uses water and air, and the air runs through the water to cool the room. They work really well, and sometimes I wake up freezing at night. We use them alot in the childrens homes because they are not as expensive, and they are really effective in large areas like the kids dorms. We moved alot of bunk beds around also, to get ready for the groups coming on saturday. The inturns get here tomorrow. I am excited to see what God will do in all of our hearts this summer, and I know that this will be a great group of people. Victoria comes, and it will be great to spend the month of June serving along side of her! Please pray that she and the rest of the interns all have a safe flight!!!
Adam

Isaiah 53:1-5

June 1

Today we painted some more!!! yay!! haha. Just trying to get the property ready for the groups this summer. It is looking good, and I hope the groups are happy, cause Im tired of painting haha. Its hard work looking at a wall all day haha. Tomorrow is a bit more painting, but we are talking about going to Douglas for a bit to hang out with the kids. I cant wait to see david and asil Joseph! sorry for the short post, things will get more interesting I promise! I am trying to upload a few more videos from the quinceniara, but I hope u like the one from yesterdays post. Have a great day everyone, and God Bless u all!!
Adam

1 Corinthians 3:1,2

May 31

Today we stayed on the campus and did some work for the summer. Kurt and I did more painting!! fun fun, my favorite, haha.. not really lol. But we had some good conversations and it was great to grow spiritually in our friendship! Another inturn from last summer , shaun, is here for 2 weeks, so he has been helping us out! It is great to see him and hang out with him! The other inturns get here on thursday!! I am excited to see some new faces and old ones as well. Victoria will be here then! I know she is so excited to be returning, and I am excited for her! God has already done many things in my heart this past week, and I know that he will do so many great things this summer in so many others!
Here are the videos from the quinceniara!
Adam

Brenda and I Video, along with her uncles and friends.

Phillippians 4:6-7