Artesia Group

CCC

God has called us all to full time missions. He I beleive has broken my heart for America. Any where in America New York, Chicago or even Artesia. THis has been a wonderful experience. And I would like to be an intenr. God has placed two on my heart so I will keep in touch and see where Godd puts me.

KH

Bedience to God stay focused have Jesus eyes and spirit ears-be aware/ be alert / block out the noise outside and within and listen to Góds plan prepare my heart by going to God for direction-pray7 prayer walk be observant be a servant get started Go! Tell my story to everyone who will listen Give ALL the glory to GOD

BH, Artesia

This week, God has tought me to be patient and wait for his timing. he has shown me to pray about everything and give total control to him. God works in mighty ways and moves in the hearts of all people who hear his name or cross the path of a believer. this was definatley the start of something mew and hopefully lit a spark in the hearts of those I formed relationships with this week. praise God and give Him all the glory!

TMC, Artesia

this week God has blessed me in so many ways that i canät even explain. i've learned how vital prayer is in sharing my faith. i plan to commit my life to sharing the gospel with all who are lost in order to fulfill my responsibilities as a Christian and in order to bring the Lord the glory he deserves. my life has been forever changed and i dont plan on keeping this joy i have locked inside or me.

BH, Artesia

I don't know when or for how long but God has been calling me to come again to Cologne as part of an M team. I am in steady prayer and will be obedient to His calling. Whatever it may be.

AEM, Artesia

This week has been amazing! Sometimes you don't know why you came here when everyone is pressuring zou to figure it out. I struggled with that alot! But today in HC James made a comment that some people figure it out right away and some figure it out when they get home. I think God has been working in me so much over these past 3 weeks! Going home, I'm going to be changed. I have learned so much and pressure of doing wrong things will attack me but I'm stronger. I am ready for the battle. Our church discussed praying the day before school starts and having devotions on Wed. at lunch. As for next summer, I don't know. But I do know that God has it planned!

JR, Artesia

God is more than great! His work here is evident and I'm thankful to have been a part. Pray for Leon - that he might come to know Christ. God is working on him and leon is searching. God gave me th chance to share part of my story with him today. tonight he has been asking lots of questions. two interns will meet him for dinner tomorrow - my his heart be fertile!

SD Artesia,NM

God has shown me that i have been waiting to much for the giant signs and not listening for the whisper in the storm and when I listened I learned that God is as much in the silence as he is in the miracles. I have been called to youth ministry, but before I do that I want to spend sometime in foreign missions so I can experience living in obedience before I try to hard for activity I need to be taught that lesson better. Soon as I can i would like to come and and spend the summer here and be an intern. I will be obedient, I will listen, I WILL GO!

JS

God is aweosme and has revealed so much to me this week and a half. The people of Köoln have broken my heart and God has ruined me. God is moving in Köln, prayers have been answered and miravles performed. Glory to God for all that happened this week! In Corw. I met a Ghanian woman, K,, she was and is so desperate for God. I look up to here so much, because too often do I find myself pleased with materialistic things. I want to be desperate for His word. Although I did not bring anyone to Christ this week, I took obedience over activity and plantzed a seed in someones heart. To go home knowing that I made a difference in someoness life fills my heart with joy. I now commit my life to full time ission work, wether it is in Köln, my school, my church or anywhere else. All glory to God!

RH Artesia, NM

My week consists of a series of snapshots of different prwalk experiences. It was a joy to plow with different team members, pring our hearts. God answered so many prs. I cant list them all. However, most memorable was the day one of leaders and I lifted up each member of our team by name, then proceded to discover each of them in the converstaion we pr for them. Another time 2 of us were plowing in the rain and came across some teens we'd met the day before. We would would have missed them had we not pushed through the rain.

TLC Artesia, NM

Pr for his will. Lord I give myself to your will.

TLC Artesia, NM

Today was great. I am both happy and sad. Happy because I know now God has great plans and i finally was quiet and listened. Im sad to leave but every end means a new beginning. I will leave with friends and a closer walk with God. Most imp. I leave waiting for Gods next step in my journey. I will work while I wait and pr.

CCC Las Cruces, NM

You know what? God works in mysterious ways. I was not used this week in the way that I thought I would be used. He used me in different ways. I cannot tell you what they are because I do not know them. I ask that you pr for me. Pr that I might receive peace.

CCC Las Cruces, NM

I believe that God is wanting me to just be a light. A light on a hill for all to see. Someone who makes him known. I know it sounds simple but I believe that. I know that he wants me to make him known in school. I cant say exactly what but I will listen for his whisper and LIVE HIM LOUD!

CLS - Artesia, NM

Faith without deeds is dead, even Satan demons believe in God. So this week and especially I got to live my faith and it will never stop. Today I told people why I live the way I live. Why I do the things I do. "I love Jesus. I love God" is what I said, "that is why I'm a good person." I go back to my full time mission field tomorrow and I couldn't be more excited about it!

KP Artesia, NM

God has touched my heart so much this week. I am comming home changed. He opened my eyes to things I need to change. I am ready to come home a leader. He just didn't touch my heart, he touched the people I encouraged as well. I'll never forget them, and I'll never forget this trip it will change me forever. I cant tell you how much he changed me, but I can tell you one thing this is just the start of something that I will not end once i get on that plane home!

AEM - Artesia, NM

This 2 weeks has been amazing! So much has happened! I felt behind becAuse this was my 1st trip and everyone has gone on one before. I didn't know what to expect, but everything was great! I would do this again. God taught me that I'm one girl and I don't have to save the world by myself. By just showing compassion for others I can change their life. He also taught me that prayer is powerful! He answered prayers right before my eyes! God works wonders!

ASH Artesia, NM My commitment

The Lord has taught me to not be scared to come out of my comfort-zone. He has also led my heart to become a leader of my school and youth group. I have also learned that missions is for me and that I will for sure go on many more missions and maybe become an intern. I am going to mission at my hometown and then come back to Germany next year, but I am not sure if it is for a week or 2 months.

ASH Artesia, NM

Overall the trip was amazing and I wouldn't trade this experience for anything. I was able to grow closer to God and make a great connection and friendship with a boy named M. He is saved and he was so desperate to know more about the Lord and to read scripture with me. The boy is an incredible blessing to me because I learned that you can grow close to a stranger even in a couple of days, as long as God is on your side. This kid was an inspiriation to me and I literally treated him like my little brother. The best part of the week was wednesday on M's birthday. He ran to me when he first saw me and gave me a high five which made my day. I'm so blessed to have experienced M's love that God placed in his heart. I would promise to anyone that missions will change you. I am now ready to complete the mission in my hometown of Artesia. I am also trying to decide about my plans next summer about maybe being an intern.

KH - Artesia, NM

God is awesome! He was amazing today. My expectations were not very high. I know God still had plans for Chorweiler and it would just be kind of a calm day to reflect in the week. But I was wrong. PT and I visited the goat area (community, park, play center for children). We were welcomed and swarmed by children eager to talk to us. We played, we watched and we listened! They are huntry Lord. Please continue to BLESS these children and this park. Satan tried to ruin our grill but God prevailed. We laughed and played with the children and headed to our Turkish cafe (our "warm" spot) for pizza and ice. Thank you for this day. Love ya B/S/L - see u soon) M