Mexico Update

Well, the teens left last week to head down to Mexico to build a church there. They are finished building the church and they had a day of relaxation and a chance to go to the Mexican market to grab some souvenirs today. They are leaving tomorrow and should arrive home late tomorrow night. Don't forget to click the Grand Central Youth Ministry link to see some pictures. The church looks great and we are excited for you all to return home. Great job teens!

Hola!

I was just checking out some of the pictures that are posted on the youth groups blogspot from their mission trip in Mexico. Right now they are in San Antonio, Texas where they are staying for the week. This week they will be building a church for the Christians in Mexico to worship in. There are only a few pictures up right now, but they will be posting pictures all week. I am very glad that Ryan and I are working with the teens this summer. We have a strong passion for the youth group and its success and we are very proud of everyone who is devoting a week of their summer to help build a church for other Christians. Keep up the good work guys! Can't wait to hear all of your stories when you get back! Be safe! God bless!

Pizza Guys and Kiddy Pools

Shortly after naming my blogspot "Things that make me go hmmm....", I drove by one of our many pizza places to see a teenage guy holding the sign trying to encourage people to buy their pizza. Now, first of all, this was a different guy than the two usuals. Secondly, he wasn't standing and holding the sign, he was sitting......in a kiddy pool, shaking his head to the beat of whatever might have been pumping out of those headphones he was also wearing. I wasn't having a bad day, but that kid made me smile and laugh and just enjoy that moment. And even if it had been a bad day, I don't think that I could have held back my smile and laughter.
Sometimes the little things like a pizza guy in a kiddy pool reminds me that our good has a sense of humor. I remember talking about God's sense of humor with my mom when I was younger. We talked about whether or not the need to actually have a belly button was necessary. And zits? Surely God could have thought of a better way to clear your pores of dirt and grime. I could go on......but I won't. I believe that God needs to laugh and be able to enjoy His creation and I think that He purposely planted that pizza guy in that little kiddy pool to make me enjoy, even for that brief moment, what He has created.