Best Pics from 2013 Spring Break Mission

2013 Spring Break Mission Team Photos

A Thank You from Our Ministry Partners!

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March 30, 2013

“And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13

Dear Faith Church Family,

WOW!! Another wonderful week with Faith Church and Love As Jesus Ministries!! Thank you for the many great things you all did for LAMB Ministries, our kids, our families, our little “Eagle’s Wings” church, our B&B home and for Hy and me personally!! You blessed us every day you were here in every way you could. We are forever grateful. Living and serving the Lord in the spiritual darkness which is New Orleans can be overwhelming. The gifts of love and hard work you all gave us this last week have lifted and encouraged us so much that we have renewed hope and ENERGY for the work the Lord has laid out for us to do here. We thank God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for you all. We thank God for Faith Church and for the Servant Leadership of Wes Slawson. We can see a new gladness in the smiles of our Eagle Street kids, as well as in Treachelle, Isaac, Jackie and her ministry kids, Terence and our “downtown” kids and even in our Monday night Bible Study adults. The Lord used you to impart a new joy to us all. Thank you! You shared the Lord with everyone you met, you prayed for everyone, you cooked, painted, cleaned, repaired, replaced door knobs and locks, pulled up carpets and even shored up our roof!!!! These things were too much and too many for us, so you shared our burdens and lightened our load so that we could start anew reaching people with the Gospel. “ Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ”. Galatians 6:2

Forever love to you all, Hy and Libba McEnery

LAMB Ministries

www.lambnola.com

Mission Team Testimonies!

Please click here for the special testimony page:  http://2013faithspringmission.blogspot.com/p/2013-faith-church-spring-mission.html

March 28th Music Slideshow

Safe Travel Home, Faith Mission Team!

Late this morning, the mission team pulled out of New Orleans Bible Church headed for home.  Their theme for today (and every day after) is "The mission never ends, only the location changes!"
You will get a good sense of the impact of the mission on each individual team member when you read their personal mission testimonies.  These will be posted very soon.
Thank you for your prayerful and financial support of this mission!

March 28th Prayer Requests

Zach: To slow this last day here down with a lot of courage and an open heart to everyone
Pepe: For everyone back at home and on Eagle St. (please pray for them)
Jen: For this last day, that everything we do blesses God, and Hy, Libba, and the Eagle St. kids
Abby: That love and patience can be shown to everyone and that good-byes today go semi-well
Kayla Y: Pray for the kids on Eagle St., Angelo and Gloria, for ministry, for a safe trip home, and to keep everyone safe
Marilyn: To have and nice day and to have fun. Anna: That saying goodbye to the children won’t be so hard
Heather: For strength for the last day, to finish whatever needs to be done, and to leave a positive impact on NOLA
Andrew: That Terrence’s surgery goes well and that Kayla’s tongue feels better Spencer: That this final day of ministry would run smoothly and that God will be glorified while His Gospel is proclaimed 
Kent: For Terrence’s surgery
Alaina: That I have a heart like Jesus today Austin: Pray for the stress and frustration to go away and to love everyone for who they are
Brandon: For everyone to stay strong and mature after
Morgan: That I would trust God with my future and that everyone would continue to build relationships with the kids even though we leave tomorrow Julie: That we will finish strong and do what is most honoring to him and that team bonds will cross-over existing friendship lines and new groups of friends be formed
Devon (Cornbread): That we all get home safely
Jason: Pray that our last day of work is pleasing to God and that Terrence’s surgery goes well
Sam: That we can continue to love the children and each other on our last day here
Tim: That the true me can bloom
 Kim: To calm my heart and give me peace
Natalie: To get all of the projects done that we need to and to leave a huge mark on the Eagle St. kids
Paul: Give me strength and energy when returning home to “reality” and help me to apply all I’ve learned here back home
Kayla K (The Little One): I hope that Terrence’s surgery went well and that my tongue feels better
Savannah: That when I go home I would keep up the communication I’ve had with God through this trip by reading my bible and praying consistently
Lura: That everything gets done that needs to be done today
Logan: For our whole team to be in unity today

March 27 Music Video Highlights

March 27th Morning Prayer Requests

Alaina Prayer Request: That all the food we bought for the kids on Eagle St. will be used. Praise: That Trachelle is with us! Paul P. Prayer Request: That my family is safe back home and that peace would be among them. Praise: I get to spend eternity with this group of people! Zach Prayer Request: To keep loving these people with God’s love Praise: The city of New Orleans is awesome! Logan W. Prayer Request: That the kids on Eagle St. will live a life of Jesus. Praise: That we get another day here! Spencer Prayer Request: Please pray for patience, energy, and a spiritual rejuvenation for today. Praise: That His Word is being proclaimed in N’awlins (such a lost city)! Savannah Prayer Request: For patience and strength in our ministry today. Praise: That I’ve been growing closer to Him. Austin S. Prayer Request: Pray that the next couple of days are helpful for everyone and that everyone stays safe. Praise: That people returned safe yesterday and for a goodnight’s sleep! Andrew K. Prayer Request: I can help more with the projects. Praise: That He let me be down here! Lura Q. Prayer Request: For health and strength. Praise: That we can praise Him! Julie Q. Prayer Request: Need for calming peace from God. Also that God might use me to help the others on the team. Praise: That He continues to give strength and opportunities to serve. Tim Prayer Request: I pray I don’t get depressed today. Praise: That God gave us music! Devon (Cornbread) Prayer Request: That God gives us all strength. Praise: That I am in New Orleans! Pepe Prayer Request: For the kids of Eagle St. Praise: ---- Jen Prayer Request: For effective completion of projects that we have started. And for team unity and everyone pitching in. Praise: That we are safe and have been used by God <3! Heather Prayer Request: Health for me and Kent. Strength to finish Hy and Libba’s stairs. Praise: That Kim did a great job with the Eagle St. kids! Jason Prayer Request: To give me the physical strength to finish as much work here as I can. Praise (Jason Continued): That we have got a lot of work done already! Anna L. Prayer Request: That today we will bond as a mission team and get a lot of work done. Praise: That He puts these wonderful children from Eagle St. in our lives! Natalie S. Prayer Request: For strength to keep up our work with joy and love. Also, that the Eagle St. kids felt our love and that they all have a good day today. Praise: That He is working in everyone’s lives! Kim Prayer Request: That God will use me today in a way that he will draw me closer to Him. Praise: That so many kids came last night! Marilyn H. Prayer Request: Hope everyone stays safe and that we just have a good time and just be happy. Praise: That it can just be warmer today. Kayla K. Prayer Request: I hope that Terrence’s surgery goes very well. Praise: Thank you God for this trip and the kids on Eagle St.! Morgan Prayer Request: For strength and that I will get to see the kids on Eagle St. today and for a great conversation with Steven today. Praise: That I met Roshawn yesterday! Kayla Y. Prayer Request: That Terrence’s surgery will go well and for a fast recovery. Also, pray for Angelo and Gloria and all of the kids on Eagle St. Praise: That he allowed me to come on this mission trip. Brandon Prayer Request: I pray for all the kids on Eagle St. Praise: That we got to make them dinner and everything. Abby B. Prayer Request: That my body can be used as a tool today and to continue to improve the Eagle’s Nest. Praise: That last night went well. Kent Prayer Request: For good health. Praise: That I can still work! Sam G. Prayer Request: That we all continue to have energy and health for everyone. Praise: That last night went well.

Evening Group Sharing, "I say..."

Nick says, “God has blessed us all.” Kent says, “I love being in New Orleans.” Alaina says, “little things that I remember.” Abby says, “A lot of lives are being changed including mine.” Marilyn says, “I love to help people.” Tim says, “Best time of my life.” Sam says, “There’s still so much to do.” Savannah says, “I hope we get more time with the kids on Eagle Street.” Zach says, “Have an open heart.” Anna says “We have gotten so much done and we still have time.” Jen says, “Everyone should come to New Orleans.” Heather says, “I learn more here than I do in school.” Spencer says, “Life isn’t easy in the big easy.” Austin says, “Focus on the small things.” Julie says, “The need is so big but God is so much greater.” Lura says, “Love as Jesus.” Natalie says, “It’s amazing how we come here to change lives but they change ours.” Paul says, “Seeds are being planted in the hearts of kids on Eagle Street.” Logan says, “People here aren’t bad but have broken lives.” Morgan says, “Loving as Jesus is hard but worth it.” Cornbread says, “New Orleans is better than Illinois.” Andrew says, “Everyone on Eagle Street has a different personality.” Brandon says, “I love the weather down here.” Jason says, “I love that I’m spending my spring break serving others instead of myself.” Kayla K. says, “It’s fun playing with the children on Eagle Street.” Kim says, “God has answered many prayers.” Kayla Y. says, “Being homeless means something completely different when the word has a face.” Terrance says, “Reaching out is good.” http://youtu.be/l4DkoZtAJ2Y

Best Picture of the Day

Today was a very full day of projects at Hy & Libba's home, projects at the ministry site on Eagle Street and hosting a full evening of activities, dinner and Bible studies on Eagle Street.

Prayer Requests for March 26

Prayer requests for March 25th Spencer Moulton : to be aware, awake and passionate about the people of NOLA and to make advances on my concerns for their struggles through service Praise: I got to share the Gospel last night Natalie Steiner: Sick people will feel better, build new relationships, have the right motives when serving others Praise: He brought us all here safely Tim: I pray that I can learn something new about myself and learn to be a help to others Praise: That God called me here Sam Gerken: That I will make the right decisions while I am here Praise: We all made it here safely and I made it without getting too sick Kent Beckman: That I can be used effectively this week Praise: That I am here Zach Johnson: Strength and courage while I am here Praise: That I am here Austin Stevens: That God works through me this week and talks to me so that I can follow what he wants me to do Praise: My health is getting better Anna Locklear: That I can grow close with everyone on the team Praise: We have arrived here safely so we can serve Devon: That I reach out to someone today Praise: I’m in New Orleans Julie Quandt: Safety and healing for the team Praise: For the souls we met last night, my blackberry was found Abby B: That I can get over this cold and that I can continue to live courageously for Christ today. Praise: I met the people I did last night. Andrew Keaskowski: Get closer to God and others Praise: I got to experience what I did yesterday with the homeless. Jen Locklear: Health for all of our missionaries, safety. Praise: we were able to serve with Center of Jesus Church Marilyn Harrison: Hope this trip goes safe Praise: we are helping Pepe: Pray for friends and family safety Praise: We made it here safely Alaina: That I got 100% better, we would get the money we need to support Hy and Libba, my love would look more like Jesus Praise: We have gr8 leaders on this trip. I am so grateful to work with them. Kayla: Pray for Angelo and Gloria that they will stay safe and continue to have each other to depend on and make each other happy. Praise: I got to meet so many new people and that He brought me here to New Orleans Savannah: That I would be bold and God would bless the people we met last night Praise: I was able to give my bracelet away yesterday since I never did on the last trip Kim: That we will have the health and energy to do God’s work today. Praise: we are here Heather Morrison: Help me to stay focused on God all day and don’t let anything distract me. Praise: I raised almost all my money last week Lura Q: To help me to stretch my comfort zone Praise: God is always with us Logan Walker: That I can step as far as I can go outside my comfort zone. Praise: I met Willie Brandon: Juan is going through hard times in his life and he has even tried suicide. I hope he realizes he needs to share the Gospel. Praise: Juan is still alive Wes: God’s protection on my family at home Jason K: please God make it so all words and actions today from me are a blessing to all around me Praise: That God asked Jesus to go out of His comfort zone for all of us. Paul P: Help me not to care what other people think of me. It distracts me from what truly matters and that’s the Lord and His will. Praise: He’s always there Morgan Walker: That I would cling to Jesus today. That He would strengthen me and use me for His glory. That I would be a reflection of the God who races down from Heaven to embrace his people. Praise: He gives us opportunities to show His love.

March 25 Music Slideshow

March 25 2013-Display from Wes Slawson on Vimeo.

Team Prayer Requests for March 25th

 Spencer Moulton : to be aware, awake and passionate about the people of NOLA and to make advances on my concerns for their struggles through service

            Praise: I got to share the Gospel last night

Natalie Steiner: Sick people will feel better, build new relationships, have the right motives when serving others

            Praise: He brought us all here safely

Tim: I pray that I can learn something new about myself and learn to be a help to others

            Praise: That God called me here

Sam Gerken: That I will make the right decisions while I am here

            Praise: We all made it here safely and I made it without getting too sick

Kent Beckman: That I can be used effectively this week

            Praise: That I am here

Zach Johnson: Strength and courage while I am here

            Praise: That I am here

Austin Stevens: That God works through me this week and talks to me so that I can follow what he wants me to do

            Praise: My health is getting better

Anna Locklear: That I can grow close with everyone on the team

            Praise: We have arrived here safely so we can serve

Devon: That I reach out to someone today

            Praise: I’m in New Orleans

Julie Quandt: Safety and healing for the team

            Praise: For the souls we met last night, my blackberry was found

Abby B: That I can get over this cold and that I can continue to live courageously for Christ today.

            Praise: I met the people I did last night.

Andrew Keaskowski: Get closer to God and others

            Praise: I got to experience what I did yesterday with the homeless.

Jen Locklear: Health for all of our missionaries, safety.

            Praise: we were able to serve with Center of Jesus Church

Marilyn Harrison: Hope this trip goes safe

            Praise: we are helping

Pepe: Pray for friends and family safety

            Praise: We made it here safely

Alaina: That I got 100% better, we would get the money we need to support Hy and Libba, my love would look more like Jesus

            Praise: We have gr8 leaders on this trip. I am so grateful to work with them.

Kayla: Pray for Angelo and Gloria that they will stay safe and continue to have each other to depend on and make each other happy.            

            Praise: I got to meet so many new people and that He brought me here to New Orleans

Savannah:  That I would be bold and God would bless the people we met last night

            Praise: I was able to give my bracelet away yesterday since I never did on the last trip

Kim: That we will have the health and energy to do God’s work today.

            Praise: we are here

Heather Morrison: Help me to stay focused on God all day and don’t let anything distract me.

            Praise: I raised almost all my money last week

Lura Q: To help me to stretch my comfort zone

            Praise: God is always with us

Logan Walker: That I can step as far as I can go outside my comfort zone.

            Praise: I met Willie

Brandon: Juan is going through hard times in his life and he has even tried suicide. I hope he realizes he needs to share the Gospel.

            Praise: Juan is still alive

Wes: God’s protection on my family at home

Jason K: please God make it so all words and actions today from me are a blessing to all around me

            Praise: That God asked Jesus to go out of His comfort zone for all of us.

Paul P: Help me not to care what other people think of me. It distracts me from what truly matters and that’s the Lord and His will.

            Praise: He’s always there

Morgan Walker: That I would cling to Jesus today. That He would strengthen me and use me for His glory. That I would be a reflection of the God who races down from Heaven to embrace his people.            

            Praise: He gives us opportunities to show His love.

Worship time before going out ministry sites.

Best Two Pictures from March 24th

Here's the Team!

2013 Faith Church Spring Break Mission Team in New Orleans

Music Slide Show from March 24th!

March 24 2013-Display from Wes Slawson on Vimeo.
 After a quick spicy fried chicken lunch, we briefly toured the French Quarter of New Orleans.  But the real powerful event was when we paired up with The Center of Jesus the Lord Church to serve dinner to over 200 homeless men and women at Ozanam Inn!  Not bad for our first six hours here.
The night finished with getting to know our main ministry partners, Hy & Libba McEnery.  They shared what God is doing in the ministry and some ways that we could be a blessing in the week to come.
Be sure to check out the Prayer Request page on the right.

The team has arrived!

Just a Six Hour Drive Away from New Orleans!

Just 377 miles till we reach New Orleans!  Estimating arrival time on Sunday at 1:00pm. 

We're Off!

N'awlins Bound!   1,000 miles due South!

Announcing the 2013 Spring Break Mission Team!

Nick Battaglia - New Orleans Mission Veteran
Kent Beckman- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Alaina Bowman- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Abby Burgett
Marilyn Harrison
Timothy Hortan
Sam Gerken- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Savannah Girmscheid- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Zach Johnson- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Andrew Keaskowski
Brandon Keaskowski
Jason Keaskowski
Kayla Keaskowski
Kim Keaskowski   
Anna Locklear- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Jen Locklear- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Heather Morrison- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Spencer Moulton- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Austin Stevens
Julie Quandt
Lura Quandt
Natalie Steiner- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Paul Polelle
Logan Walker- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Morgan Walker- New Orleans Mission Veteran
Devon Vandermeer