Aug 02 2008
barbed-wire and crosses
Emanuel Evangelical Methodist is in a poorer area than most of San Jose, where there are bars and barbed-wire on most every residential property.
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Let me just say that when Charlie Strong is in the room, everyone knows it. Charlie is the founder of Strong Missions, the organization that our group has partnered with to put together this trip. Charlie is a fast talkin, native Texan (Victoria) that has moved down here to live the life on ministry and missions. He is a WONDERFUL person, but the man is self-diagnosed A.D.D. and he goes 90mph in everything he does.
Charlie greeted us immediately on arrival and helped us unload and get situated. Everyone listened to him and treated him with the utmost respect. He’s got a deep voice that demands your attention, combined with a southern drawl that adds a little charm. Then without missing a beat he’ll switch to a fluent Spanish when he speaks to his staff. All in all, the man has become a native “Tican” in order to truly carry-out the mission work he felt lead to do back in 2004.
-RB
It has been exciting to read your blog tonight. May each of you be touched by the hand of Christ this week as you serve and get to know those whose lives you are touching–and whose lives are touching you. I pray that just as the rains showered down on you during your arrival, so will sweet blessings from heaven pour down on each of you and drench your souls this week.
Renee’ Reyes
Glad to know you guys arrived safely and hit the ground running. Look forward to more updates as the trip progresses… We’ll be praying. :o)