Rami Costume Party

This was during our October Party.

Muaie-Chicken Lady Friend

So Tracy and I have several friends around town...and sometimes I forget that if I told write about them you'll never know.  So our friend here is named Muaie and she works everyday selling chicken and "chicken products."  She is a very sweet woman and we love chicken, so we see her often.  She has come to a few of our parties and English class. Pray that she would come to trust in Jesus.

Jay's Gig

So my barber, who is also my friend, has been coming to our Friday Night English class-is also a musician.  A few weeks ago he had a gig and so Knot gave me a call and asked me if I wanted to see his show.  After chatting with Tracy we decided it would be a very good idea.  He has some great skills on the guitar and a great voice.  We had a great time being there and showing our support for him.

Cecil

Thanksgiving

So we have been having parties once a month and this past month we decided to have a "Thanksgiving" party, and it was a blast. It was great to have friends and neighbors to be over our place.  The neighborhood kids also found their way over to our house for dinner.  Probably the best part of the night was when we were sharing about what we were thankful for.  Many of those who were Christians took the opportunity to thank the LORD for His blessings in their lives. It was also encouraging to see the yet-to-be-Christians mention how thankful they were to be in our lives and to have us as their friends.  I pray that Jesus would give us more opportunities to show them the goodness of Jesus in our lives.

Cecil

Spirit Break Out

 So this morning, before the family was up, I was worshipping to the song Spirit Break Out by Kim Walker-Smith and it was such an incredible time of worship. I felt that the LORD allowed me to partake in His heart and conviction for his people. Images of our Thai neighbors, the brothels, and our Thai friends in this town began to flood my mind.   I began to weep and plead with the LORD, begging Him to set the captives free...that liberty would come to my friends, that He would wash them clean, restore their lives, pour His Spirit and His pure love into his heart.  I also imagined myself back in Bakersfield worshipping with our brothers and sister in Christ.  It was such an emotional and powerful time of worship...please continue to pray with me...that Heaven would come down and He would rush into their hearts, and flood their mind with His goodness and grace.

Cecil

Light Sabers

Kurtis Parker

                 

     

    

                              

                          

Kurtis Parker is his name, and we met about 12 years ago when I was about 21 years old.  We both started working and a student loan service company.  I recently gave my life to Jesus and the Lord placed Kurtis in my path.  He was the first guy whom I prayed over in public, his daughter was born early and I remember he was very concerned.  Shortly after that I witnessed him giving his life to Jesus and getting baptized.  It has been a joy to see him grow.  It has not been a perfect, neat journey but Kurtis had never given up.  He's a fighter, not a quitter.  He has a wonderful wife, Stephanie-whom we love and miss very much, and two fantastic kids.  Kurtis is an amazing Dad, and a loving husband, I couldn't be more proud of him. When I think of "new creations" in Christ, I think of Kurtis Parker.  He is a man who is changing his family legacy.  He has become one of my closest friends, grateful to have him in my corner.  May the LORD bless he and his family, to the second and third generation.  Lord bless you brother...look forward to seeing you face to face.

Cecil