Ethiopia April Trip Update
As of today, I do not have the necessary funds. Children's Hopechest has given me an extension on the deadline for the first payment. I also have a possible matching grant if I can raise at least $1500. So far, I have $500.00. Thank you so much to Sharon, of Travelers Rest, SC who sent a gift today with an absolutley beautiful letter. Blessings to you my sweet sister in Christ. Also, thank you to the Williams family for your very generous gift tonight. We are in awe and very humbled by the support and encouragement we receive from the body of Christ. We pray you will be blessed tenfold and continue to hunger and thirst for our Saviour as HE opens your hearts to care for the orphans as well.
We are praying for the Lord's will to be done and that HE will provide for this trip. Solomon is praying so hard that I will soon be there with him. Please pray for us and thank you!! Here is Solomon's letter received today.
Hello my precious Mom,
How are you my precious mom? I am doing well. Mom I want to tell you about how much I love you. You are my all thing. I got many things from you. I am safe, comfortable, happy and equal with other people's son because of you. You teach me what does it mean love not only teach me you give me continuously your mama love hug and kisses. This things are made me happy and to love you from my bottom of my heart. “Fish doesn’t live with out water” just like this “I don’t live with out you”. You are my all thing. God bring you to me for good purpose. I can’t express about you by words. You are beloved and precious mom. I didn’t remember Tom Davis. Many people came to Kolfe. Most of them took pictures of me. But they didn’t take my heart. You are the only person took my heart. Please mom knows that I am always yours. You are also mine. I proud all of you and love your forever.
If you come in April, I will be able to spend a time with you at the guest house. I am sure that Kolfe and my college give me permission so, don’t worry about that. I can’t wait after I meet with you in person. It is just like a dream for me. I can’t wait that day. I miss you very much mom.
God bless you my sweet mom.
Your son Solomon Mestas.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Speaking in Raleigh Tuesday Night
Just wanted to invite anyone in the area to come hear the LORD's testimony of our amazing faith journey "FREE FALLING" to our beautiful 5 adopted children. We, Ellie, Jerry and I are speaking at Crossroads Fellowship Church at 6:45 room 737. We were told we could invite anyone so you are invited! Please just let them know by rsvp on their web page so they know how many to plan for. We look forward to seeing you there.
M i n i s t r i e s
Chosen by Grace
Orphan Outreach & Adoption Ministry
Monthly Community Meetings | Adoption Small Group
This ministry seeks to inspire Christians to love and serve Christ by loving, serving, and sometimes adopting, the world’s orphaned children.
We develop support groups and resources for families within the Christian community who feel called to adopt or wish to care for orphans. We meet as a community on a monthly basis, September through May. For further information about our ministry, please view our ministry brochure.
Community Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, February 10, 6:45 p.m. - Room 737
REGISTER ONLINE (especially if you need childcare)
Guest Speakers: Eileen & Jerry Mestas
Eileen & Jerry will share their inspiring God-directed adoption journey. The Mestas family lives in Wake Forest and traveled to Ethiopia to adopt three children not so long ago. They also adopted two sons domestically prior to that. In addition, their 15 year old daughter Ellie will share her perspective as a biological child learning about God's heart for adoption and her own growing passion to care for orphans.
Childcare is provided for all meetings.
Adoption Small Group
If you are thinking about adoption, have adopted or are in the process of adopting, check out this group which meets on the first & third Sundays from 6:30-8:30pm in the Quail Hollow community. For more information, contact Glenda Dozier (878-1172) or Shannon Watkins (376-9593).
Contacts:
Sue Ann Creech
Phone: 919-845-0117
Email: sacreech@crossroads.org
Barbara Hand
Phone: 919-661-0018
Email: bhand@nc.rr.com
Crossroads Fellowship Church
2721 Millbrook Road · Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: (919) 981-0222 · Fax: (919) 981-0520
Questions? Contact us at info1@crossroads.org
M i n i s t r i e s
Chosen by Grace
Orphan Outreach & Adoption Ministry
Monthly Community Meetings | Adoption Small Group
This ministry seeks to inspire Christians to love and serve Christ by loving, serving, and sometimes adopting, the world’s orphaned children.
We develop support groups and resources for families within the Christian community who feel called to adopt or wish to care for orphans. We meet as a community on a monthly basis, September through May. For further information about our ministry, please view our ministry brochure.
Community Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, February 10, 6:45 p.m. - Room 737
REGISTER ONLINE (especially if you need childcare)
Guest Speakers: Eileen & Jerry Mestas
Eileen & Jerry will share their inspiring God-directed adoption journey. The Mestas family lives in Wake Forest and traveled to Ethiopia to adopt three children not so long ago. They also adopted two sons domestically prior to that. In addition, their 15 year old daughter Ellie will share her perspective as a biological child learning about God's heart for adoption and her own growing passion to care for orphans.
Childcare is provided for all meetings.
Adoption Small Group
If you are thinking about adoption, have adopted or are in the process of adopting, check out this group which meets on the first & third Sundays from 6:30-8:30pm in the Quail Hollow community. For more information, contact Glenda Dozier (878-1172) or Shannon Watkins (376-9593).
Contacts:
Sue Ann Creech
Phone: 919-845-0117
Email: sacreech@crossroads.org
Barbara Hand
Phone: 919-661-0018
Email: bhand@nc.rr.com
Crossroads Fellowship Church
2721 Millbrook Road · Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: (919) 981-0222 · Fax: (919) 981-0520
Questions? Contact us at info1@crossroads.org
Friday, February 6, 2009
Still Praying for April Trip....Solomons letter today 2/6/09
Hello Mom,
How are you? I pray for you about the trip. I also communicate with Kibrom mother Lynn. She writhe for me condescended and she asks me to help anything I need. According to this I told her about your trip and I asked her to help us by anyway or means. I tried whatever I can. You know that I haven't money but something I have greater than money that is God. He is everything. I believe that this trip is possible with God.
Mom, thank you very much for the package I don't receive it yet. The portable CD player is important for me because I get a chance to listen all the music you sent for me. But mom, it is not the right time to do this because you need a money for a trip. I need to see your eyes again badly. I miss to play with you, you hug and kiss. My heart needs you very much. I can't wait to see you again my precious mom. I love you again and again. God bless you all of you.
From the heart of an orphan boy needing to see the Mama God has given him!!!
How are you? I pray for you about the trip. I also communicate with Kibrom mother Lynn. She writhe for me condescended and she asks me to help anything I need. According to this I told her about your trip and I asked her to help us by anyway or means. I tried whatever I can. You know that I haven't money but something I have greater than money that is God. He is everything. I believe that this trip is possible with God.
Mom, thank you very much for the package I don't receive it yet. The portable CD player is important for me because I get a chance to listen all the music you sent for me. But mom, it is not the right time to do this because you need a money for a trip. I need to see your eyes again badly. I miss to play with you, you hug and kiss. My heart needs you very much. I can't wait to see you again my precious mom. I love you again and again. God bless you all of you.
From the heart of an orphan boy needing to see the Mama God has given him!!!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
On January 8, 2009 we attended a meeting with Tom Davis, of Children's Hopechest here in Raleigh. He has been called by God to campaign for the Orphans and we are very excited about joining him in this work.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Ethiopia In April??
We have been praying about me going to Ethiopia this April 15 -- 25, 2009, with Children's Hopechest, Tom Davis's organization. As I mentioned earlier, they made a trip to Ethiopia a few months ago to begin their ministry there to care for orphans that most likely will never be adopted. He also travels the country asking churches to "Adopt" orphanages and support the kids not only monetarily, but to establish real relationships with them. Well, he has gotten a church to adopt the Kolfe orphanage as well as several others.
As you all know, a part of my/our hearts are there at the Kolfe orphanage as well. Tom is taking a leadership team back to Ethiopia in April to help launch this program. I would absolutely love to be a part of this team and also have an opportunity to spend some quality time with our son Solomon. It also appears that the Lord is giving us a speaking ministry and I think that this trip could be instrumental in building on our testimony to speak on behalf of the church caring for the orphans. While I am not at all eager to leave my family for 10 days, I just feel a peace about going to be a part of this next ministry opportunity for Kolfe and the other orphanages. There is so much to be done there and I just can't help but think that the LORD has called us to be a voice and a witness for orphans.
So, I am posting this note to ask if you would help us. WE need prayer for the Lord to make it clear as to whether or not I am to be a part of this team. While we are all in agreement and feel peace about it here, the finances are not in agreement. I need approx. $3000. The first non-refundable deposit is due this Friday. I just want to be sure that this is really from the LORD and not me taking the reigns and control. Since I don't have the money, I just thought I would ask the saints to join me and ask the Lord to make it very clear...we need another financial miracle.
Well, thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives to care about the crazy Mestas clan. Blessings to you all... stay tuned as this journey continues!
For more info see the side bar of our blog "Tom Davis" or Children's Hopechest.
As you all know, a part of my/our hearts are there at the Kolfe orphanage as well. Tom is taking a leadership team back to Ethiopia in April to help launch this program. I would absolutely love to be a part of this team and also have an opportunity to spend some quality time with our son Solomon. It also appears that the Lord is giving us a speaking ministry and I think that this trip could be instrumental in building on our testimony to speak on behalf of the church caring for the orphans. While I am not at all eager to leave my family for 10 days, I just feel a peace about going to be a part of this next ministry opportunity for Kolfe and the other orphanages. There is so much to be done there and I just can't help but think that the LORD has called us to be a voice and a witness for orphans.
So, I am posting this note to ask if you would help us. WE need prayer for the Lord to make it clear as to whether or not I am to be a part of this team. While we are all in agreement and feel peace about it here, the finances are not in agreement. I need approx. $3000. The first non-refundable deposit is due this Friday. I just want to be sure that this is really from the LORD and not me taking the reigns and control. Since I don't have the money, I just thought I would ask the saints to join me and ask the Lord to make it very clear...we need another financial miracle.
Well, thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives to care about the crazy Mestas clan. Blessings to you all... stay tuned as this journey continues!
For more info see the side bar of our blog "Tom Davis" or Children's Hopechest.
Monday, January 26, 2009
A GRANDDAUGHTER!!
Congratulations Melissa and Randy! They had their ultrasound Friday and found out we are going to be the grandparents of a beautiful baby girl! She is due to arrive in June. Please keep them all in your prayers. Vaden Elliot is going to be a big brother!!!We are blessed so much more than we deserve. God is so Good!!
Another Speaking Engagement in Raleigh
We have been invited to share God's testimony of our adoption journey on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at 6:45 p.m. at Crossroads Fellowship Church. If you or anyone you know may be interested in getting more information about adoption or would just like to join us for the evening, please come on!
Crossroads Fellowship has a ministry called Chosen by Grace, an orphan outreach and adoption ministry. They hold community meetings once per month and are seeking speakers who share our heart for James 1:27 ministry. They said our adoption testimony would be especially timely since they are unveiling a "Wall of Waiting Children" in February. It will be displayed for 6 months with rotating pictures of children who need adopting locally and internationally. And, they are still seeking additional children for whom they can advocate and post pictures. http://www.crossroads.org/world2/ChosenbyGrace.htm
Please share this information with anyone who may be interested. We are praying for GOD's people to step out in faith and rescue HIS orphans! Thank you!
Contacts:
Sue Ann Creech
Phone: 919-845-0117
Email: sacreech@crossroads.org
Barbara Hand
Phone: 919-661-0018
Email: bhand@nc.rr.com
CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
2721 Millbrook Road · Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: (919) 981-0222 · Fax: (919) 981-0520
Questions? Contact us at info1@crossroads.org
Crossroads Fellowship has a ministry called Chosen by Grace, an orphan outreach and adoption ministry. They hold community meetings once per month and are seeking speakers who share our heart for James 1:27 ministry. They said our adoption testimony would be especially timely since they are unveiling a "Wall of Waiting Children" in February. It will be displayed for 6 months with rotating pictures of children who need adopting locally and internationally. And, they are still seeking additional children for whom they can advocate and post pictures. http://www.crossroads.org/world2/ChosenbyGrace.htm
Please share this information with anyone who may be interested. We are praying for GOD's people to step out in faith and rescue HIS orphans! Thank you!
Contacts:
Sue Ann Creech
Phone: 919-845-0117
Email: sacreech@crossroads.org
Barbara Hand
Phone: 919-661-0018
Email: bhand@nc.rr.com
CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
2721 Millbrook Road · Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: (919) 981-0222 · Fax: (919) 981-0520
Questions? Contact us at info1@crossroads.org
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