Hallajullah Tis Done!

  We are very thank-ful that AJ is now done with his Chemotherapy treatment!  It has definitely taken it's toll on him as he is still feeling very sick.  Thank-you for your prayer support threw this scarey/uncertain time.     We also feel very overwhelmed and grateful to you for your financial support, may God return to you what you have given ten times and more!
  We have finished our week of VBS at Aim Right as well as our week of Teen Camp in Colorado.  Both were stretching but rewarding.
Some highlights in pictures.

Opening at Aim Right VBS

Ro sharing the Bible story with good ole flannel graph.

A favorite for the kids...craft time.

Another favorite, The theme song for the week, "Super Hero"

Teen Camp in Dolores, Colorado.

Horseback riding, a first for some and enjoyed by most.

Team Building, Trust your leader.

Ropes Coarse

A Group Games favorite, kick ball.

Picnic at the park

Ultimate Frisbee

Rookie Camper of the Year, one of the most infectious smiles ever!

Ninja

One team, deciding what activities to sign up for...

Major highlight...Chapel Time!

Darrell had kids right down someone they wanted/needed to forgive and lay it down at the cross!

Camp this year for AJ and I was different since we were not counselors this year.  We were in charge of  Team Building activities and group games.  It was a different but fun year!
Spiritually this year was exhausting, The Chapel theme was "Healing a Wounded Heart"  and the kids related immediately to this topic.  many many lives were changed and many hearts are being healed...now comes real life in the real world...pray for those kids who made commitments!



The following song was written by a teen attending camp this year...

Father in the Heavens
Can I thank you for my life and your blessings. when you came into my life you turned it around and pointed it to your path you made me feel forgiven for all of my sin Jesus thank you for saving my life no words can explain what you did to save my life you shed your blood for me high upon the cross lord I know your real cause you answered all my prayers and saved me from death I'll always worship you lord till my last breath I give you my life since you gave me yours and I'll use all my strength to bow before you lord

thank you thank you Jesus
for saving me from Satan
thank you thank you Jesus
for being the only true God
thank you thank you Jesus
for saving my life

Jesus I want you to know i'm grateful to you for holding my hand through my drugged past you were always there you never left my side but I lost my faith in you when I thought you left my side but one night in jail I got my faith back when I cried out for you and I was set free I was scared to pray to you cause I put the blame on you but you led me to a group of people that helped me through my fear and ever since then I believe in you I would like to thank you for aim right ministries

thank you thank you Jesus
for saving me from Satan
thank you thank you Jesus
for being the only true God
thank you thank you Jesus
for saving my life



*Photo credit to Amy and Aim Rights Blog for the VBS pictures.

Chemotharpy it is...

So our visit with the oncologist went well and we are once again feeling very blessed to have the peace from God to continue with further treatment.  AJ will be starting Chemotherapy on June 18th his treatment is 5 days in a row for several hours, 6th day injection to help combat unpleasant side effects...wait 21 days then repeat 5 day treatment followed once again by the injection.  Then blood work every 3 weeks for 6 months to make sure his levels are returning to normal..
  His Dr. was very accommodating by letting us schedule treatment around our busy summer programs. 
  ~Pray that AJ would be able to handle the treatment and VBS all in the same week.
  ~Pray that AJ would continue to feel peace about this treatment.
  ~Pray that we would be able to continue to keep our focus on ministry through everything else going on in our lives.
 ~Pray for continued healthy pregnancy for Jewel.

Once again thanks so much for ALL the prayers and support!

Opportunity to Change a life!!

Update on our past two weeks...

  These past two weeks have not been what we had in mind...but we are so thankful for God's protection and peace.  Two weeks ago AJ went to the Dr. to have a lump checked out.  The Dr. immedietly referred him to a specialist and ordered a ultrasound.  Five days later we found out that the lump would have to be removed and three days later a short out patient surgery was done.  The Urologist informed us before surgery that the test confirmed that the mass was testicular cancer, the test also showed that it had not spread.  We felt very thankful knowing that the cancer was contained.
  Yesterday we visited the Urologist again and learned that the cancer is not all one type of cancer which isn't as good as if it was all one type but we wont know what kind of further treatment is needed until we visit an Oncologist. 
  Thanks for your prayers, we feel so at peace with all that has transpired these past two weeks and we know that is because you are all praying for us. 
  Next Dr. visit is June 4th, keep us in your prayers!

Good News Club

This is another sneak peak at an article that will be in the Aim Right Newsletter...

Good News Club

If you were to enter Sunnyslope Elementary on a Wednesday afternoon you might find a classroom full of energetic kids ranging from 1st - 6th grade.  These kids would not be studying typical lessons, instead you might hear a song being sung about Jesus, a kid taking prayer request and praying for them, a Bible story being told, perhaps even an invitation to receive Jesus as your Savior.
  How can this be going on at a public school?  Thanks to Child Evangelism Fellowship who made this after school "Good New Club" possible, they went all the way to the supreme court to provide an after school club that teaches and evangelizes to kids in there own public school!  CEF is:

"...dedicated to seeing every child reached with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, discipled and established in a local church."

   AJ and I have had the privilege of leading an already established Good News Club at Sunnyslope Elementary for the past school year.  We were amazed at how well behaved and interested the kids were each week to not only learn about Jesus but also make decisions to ask Jesus into there hearts.  We have finished club for the year at a total of 68 kids enrolled and many professions of faith.  We hope to continue this awesome opportunity again next year. 
Pray that the school would continue to be open to our club.
Pray for kids to participate in our club.
Pray for changed lives!

   Do you want to start a "Good News Club" in your child's public school?  Contact CEF at,

Child Evangelism Fellowship
PO Box 348
Warrenton, MO 63383-0348

or check out there web site at cefonline.com

You will find it is easier than you might think!

Tuesday Visitation

Every Tuesday afternoon AJ and I have the privilege to spend some time  visiting  the children who attend Kids Church on Wednesday evenings.  There are always a few who like to ride in our car over to an apartment complex to hand out fliers to the other kids.  Lately we have stopped at the local park after the visitation....to say this is a highlight is an understatement!  I will let the pictures do the talking...

There was even a horse there...:)

This was about as close as the girls would get to it...:) City kids :)

We also have been able to get day old baked goods from a local bakery to use as a snack for some of the kids programs...this is what our kitchen counter looks like most Monday nights....

God has been working thew the relationships we have been able to build...BIG praise for a young girl who asked me after class one night if I was saved...she ended up receiving Jesus as her Saviour that very night.  I have been so encouraged at her sincerity, last week in a class discussion we were talking about what our favorite gift we had ever received was...all the kids were saying the usual things like bikes and video gaming systems....when it was her turn to share she said, "Receiving Jesus into my heart"!!!   I wanted to cry right then and there....Thank-you Jesus!

purpose...

Last week at a weekly training meeting we were challenged to write down our purpose for being at Aim Right.  I have been going threw the daily motions and responsibilities of being an intern at Aim Right but have I thought about what my purpose is? 
I have been working on getting my thoughts/purpose all on one concise paper and am realizing that is a lot harder than it sounds.  Yet it is very good to put your 'world' into perspective by creating a purpose statement.

My Purpose for Aim Right

   I purpose to establish godly relationships with Aim Right staff and kids.  To lead by example threw programs and one-on-one mentorship.  To make the best decisions for myself so that I will have the time and opportunity to help when asked or needed.
   I purpose to have my daily time with God.  That I might be able to use my life as an example at any time.  That I may be ready with an answer at anytime.

   I purpose to surrender my will to God.  I want to be open, honest, and BOLD daily/consistently.  I want to be used by God threw Aim Right Ministries and daily living.  I want to surrender my 'plan' daily to Him.
   I purpose to conscientiously make myself available for spiritual growth in myself and others thew Impact Groups, one-on-one mentorships, Good News Club, Kids Church, Skate Club.  I want to influence kids in a positive way with God's help.  I want to be able to speak the words they need to hear to provoke change.  I want the Jesus they see in me to be the change they are looking for...My purpose is that they (kids, teens, and parents) would see and know life is still worth living!

Do a deed of simple kindness,Though its end you may not see;

It may reach, like widening ripples,

Down a long eternity. --Norris