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Geeky video of the Month

TroySims — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:59:22 +0000

Have to go with month here cause I haven’t been very faithful on updating a Geeky video of the Week……

This is a great little computer animated short.

Enjoy

E.T.A. by JUNK
http://vimeo.com/1165693

About this video:
“Marvin has the most boring job in the universe - but all is not as it seems…

Director: Henrik Bjerregaard Clausen
Modelling & Character animation: Søren Andersen & Michael la-Cour
Original Music & Sound Editing: Rasmus Kudahl Kaae Munch
Production: JUNK

Originally premiered at BreakPoint ‘08 in Bingen, Germany where it won the 1st prize in the animation competition.”

Thoughts on India

TroySims — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:09:51 +0000

Kids will be kids.

That’s the great thing about working with kids, acting like a kid, and serving with kids.
This past May I was privileged to be a part of the India VBS team. Nine of us (Steven, Rodney, Keri, Sundae, Jeremy, Jinny, Juanathan, D’Anna and I) partnered with COI to put on a VBS for approximately 600 kids, ranging from the ages of 4 to 18. There was a lot of pre-trip preparation put into the trip; going through curriculum, writing skits, brainstorming crafts and games, and eating Indian food, but that’s what made the trip go so super smooth. We started the VBS days off with large group, where it was so cool to see and hear worship songs we sing yet they were being sung in Hindi, even with different hand motions. There was a skit also, with Hindi translators. Then the kids broke into age appropriate groups throughout the building’s classrooms (it’s also school) for their bible study with the Indian volunteers and teachers. After their bible study the nine of us split into two’s and went to each classroom and shared a craft, many of which were prepared by 121ers. Then it was snack time for the kids where they received a snack and sugar water (their equivalent to kool-aid). After snack it was time for a memory verse activity and game, they loved all of us coming to the rooms and acting silling and playing games with them. The kids I played with really enjoyed the spit-wad game (q-tips and straws). I don’t think they’ve ever experienced spit wads before!!! And finally on the last day there was a huge celebration all done in the large group room. I think every child was able to be on stage to do either a memory verse, a song, or a skit. It was really neat to see what they learned throughout the week, although a bit hot…..

How hot is hot? It was around a 110-120 outside. We were working in a cinderblock building with a metal roof. Add 600 kids jumping around and you’ve got yourself a nice little sauna! But the funny thing is I don’t think any of us really let the heat get to us, (physically that is, not sure odoriferous wise though), we were all so focused on enjoying the kids and interacting with them that it didn’t seem that hot, until that last day of celebration, where the sauna effect was on full force!

Was it only about the kids?No, although that was the main focus of the trip and that did make this trip to India different that previous trips 121 has taken there, we had a chance to do a few things in the evenings. One night we visited the Bundicks and encouraged and hung out with them. We were able to see WildFire Tribe, a worship band ministry started by JoJo. We prayer walked through a Mosque, a Sikh temple and a Hindu temple, praying for the people, praying for God to work miracles. We also visited one of the home churches and one of the pastor’s home.

How did this impact me? The Indian people are so friendly, willing to give a helping hand and serve you their best, and all based on building relationships. I came back with a new appreciation for service, friendliness, humility, and relationship focused encounters with others.

Sunday the 24th

TroySims — Sun, 24 May 2009 06:00:13 +0000

As we prepare to travel home, pray that we would begin to process all the Lord has shown us through this time in India. Please continue to pray for Rodney and Keri as they will remain in India for a few additional days. Pray for safety and rest as we return home.

Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, O descendants of Israel his servant, O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones. He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. He remembers [a] his covenant forever, the word he commanded, for a thousand generations, the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: “To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion you will inherit.” When they were but few in number, few indeed, and strangers in it, they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. Hallowed no man to oppress them;for their sake he rebuked kings: “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.” Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heaven . Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place. Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength, ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name. Bring an offering and come before him; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Tremble before him, all the earth! The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!” Let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them! Then the trees of the forest will sing, they will sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 35 Cry out, “Save us, O God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, that we may glory in your praise.” Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.Then all the people said “Amen” and “Praise the LORD.” 1 Chronicles 16:8-36

Thank you for your faithful prayers! You are vital to this ministry!

We look forward to sharing insights, life changes/challenges, and experiences with you.

Saturday the 23rd

TroySims — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:00:52 +0000

Today will be the Final Day program to wrap up the week of VBS. Pray that this would be an enjoyable time for all as we celebrate our time with the children, leaders at COI, the VBS team in Delhi. As we wrap up this trip, pray for the believers we were able to work with and the non-believers we encountered during our time in India. Pray that we are open to God’s calling in all aspects of our lives and that we will be bold in sharing the Gospel and what we saw in India.

Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:13-15

Therefore my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58

Also think about D’Anna and I as it is our anniversary! We will be celebrating 11 wonderful years. I thank God for blesing me with such an amazing wife!!!!

Friday the 22nd

TroySims — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:00:27 +0000

The theme for today is to love others and share God’s love with everyone. Please pray that the kids will have a clear understanding of all they have heard throughout the week. Pray that those led by the Holy Spirit will have the courage to come forward and ask questions, continue to seek after the Lord or proclaim their faith in Him.

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20

Thursday the 21st

TroySims — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:00:08 +0000

The gospel will be shared today! Pray for the COI leaders, and our team as we share that Jesus died on the cross to make a way for us to have a relationship with God. Pray that the children would be able to see the ultimate sacrifice He made for us and accept him into their hearts.

That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3: 5-6

Wednesday the 20th

TroySims — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:00:32 +0000

Today the children will learn about the life of Jesus through the Last Supper. The kids will learn that God showed his love by sending Jesus. Pray that the Lord will open the hearts of the kids to accept without doubt that there is only one true God regardless of what they have previously been taught.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Now this is eternal life; that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. John 17:3

Tuesday the 19th

TroySims — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:00:57 +0000

The theme for the day is that God loves us no matter what. We will be walking through the story of Adam and Eve and the kids will learn that God gives choices and it is up to us to make right ones. Pray for seeds to be planted in the hearts of the children. Please pray that we will have strong spirits even in weak bodies.

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

Monday the 18th

TroySims — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:00:18 +0000

Today is our 1st day of India VBS! Our overall theme for this week is “Prem” (Love). Please pray that every child will feel the love of God as we communicate to them how God loves the world and created us in His image. Pray that the kids will learn that we are all valuable and important to God.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27

Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. I will praise the LORD all my life;I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets prisoners free, The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD. Psalm 146:1,2,7,10

Sunday the 17th

TroySims — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:00:03 +0000

Our team will meet with the VBS organizing team and teachers’ team for planning and decoration of the venue. Pray for COI leaders and our team as we get ready to share Christ throughout the week. Pray that we will be encouraging to the COI team in their work and their faith.

Commit to the LORD whatever you do and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3

If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To HIM be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11