Our hut was on fire

I received this recently and it had so much meaning for the Lefebvres. God even uses email to get His message across sometimes:



WHEN YOUR HUTS ON FIRE



The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. He cried out, 'God! How could you do this to me?' Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching the island! It had come to rescue him! 'How did you know I was here?' asked the weary man of his rescuers. 'We saw your smoke signal,' they replied.

The Moral of This Story: It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of our pain and suffering. Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground It just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.

Todd and I were on that island, built a hut, and by God's mercy He burnt it to the ground! We have had recent spiritual growth.

AAAAHHHHHGGGGGHHHHH.....when going through it...aaaggggghhhhhh..... we wondered when is it ever going to end (Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut). Then we started to pray and give praise for this trial and tribulation (One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home). During the leeeennnnnngggggtttttthhhhhhh of this trial and thinking we can't go on ONE MORE DAY ....more "stuff" happens...(little hut in flames). Feeling defeated (ooohhhh that nasty Satan) we started to give up, (and Satan was thinking hahahahah) then we prayed again (smoke rolling up to the sky).

VICTORY!!!! He claimed VICTORY!!!! (Remember: Revelations=we win!!!) He sent us (the sound of a ship ) a good, clear message through friends, and Pastors, and Teens, and emails, and books, and strangers.

Is Satan trying to trick your head with defeat???? Is Satan giving you "stinkin thinkin" that there is no ship for you??? CLAIM VICTORY!!! God gives us all a ship. And the Comfort of our Helper sails us in His peace.

For everyone that is feeling defeated by something: Hi Father! Beautiful day and beautiful ways You have given to us! Oh Father, you know what lies so heavy on my heart right now at this very, very moment. And Father, I know that You are in control and I pray for clarity to this message You are giving to me. I hurt, Father, You know that I hurt. Father God, I give it all to You! My smoke signal is going UP! UP! UP! Do You see it Daddy???? I am ready for the sound of the ship. I am ready for VICTORY that will bring Honor and Glory to You. In the name of the Son that You gave us, I pray this today. Amen.

Provide

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
pro·vide
/prəˈvaɪd/ Pronunciation Key - –verb (used with object)
1.
to make available; furnish
2.
to supply or equip
3.
to afford or yield.
4.
Law. to arrange for or stipulate beforehand, as by a provision or proviso.
5.
Archaic. to prepare or procure beforehand. –verb (used without object)
6.
to take measures with due foresight (usually fol. by for or against).
7.
to make arrangements for supplying means of support, money, etc.
8.
to supply means of support (often fol. by for):

Praise!!!! Thank you Father!!! He is consistant, He is faithful, He is our constant, He left us His Comforter!!!
Vertical Connection has been blessed in sooooooooo soooooooo soooooo many ways lately. Blessed with great help for the Rummage Sale fundraiser; blessed financially by the Rummage Sale; blessed with the Holy Spirit working on the hearts of the Teens to remind them of what is important (PTL!!!); blessed with a gift of a donation of 2 loads of sand delivered for FREE for the new volleyball court; and blessed with each other for support. The Lord is so incredible with the way He PROVIDES. Really, truly, it is a matter of surrendering to Him and saying- "ok, here I am. You created me for something. Go ahead use me for Your will". And he PROVIDES. He gives you things in abundance, when you are doing His work. Sometimes Todd and I just stand in awe at what He does for us. Shake our heads, giggling, praising Him awe!!!

2 Corinthians9:8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

Bowling

By popular demand- we did a Bowling nite again!!! About 25 of us piled into vehicles (thanks to the Adams for the use of their van!) and to Maggie K for driving (Ewww..ewww...eww--windshield washing!)

We found out that some are GREAT bowlers.............and some...well, better luck next time.

Do I???

Where did the month of March go to???? Let alone why is 2008 going at such a faaaaaasssssssssssstttttttttttt pace. Makes you stop and think: JUST HOW MUCH TIME DO I DEVOTE TO GOD????? Do I take time to get into His Word? Do I take time to share with others just what He does in my life? Do I take time to serve Him, not serve myself, but HIM!???? Do I take time to pray everyday, every waking moment, with every breath? Do I take time to give Praise for all the changes He has blessed me with? Do I take time to say "Halleliah! Thank you Jesus"? Do I take time.............(you can fill in the blank)...........

So as the year quickly moves on, we prepare for Kingdom Bound 2008. Still many fun events are planned till August--so even if you won't be joining us for KB '08, still join us for the fun and fellowship.

Heavenly Father, I thank you for this special friend who is reading this blog right now. Father, I pray that you bless this person so fully that they feel Your Love. Father, I pray that this person is a Light of Your Power and they Joyfully go forward with their day. In the precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen

Mr and Mrs L

The Lefebvre's say "hey all!!!"

Teen meeting with Damon G. speaking

We were blessed on Friday, Feb 8th with guest speaker Damon Gagnier. Damon taught from the book of Luke and held a captive audience with his stories of "everyday miracles", his conversations with his athiest co-worker, Bible history, how exponentially impossible evolution is, and so much more. He also explained with a water/ice/steam example the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. We are excited to have Damon speak to the Teen Group again in the future!!! THANK YOU DAMON!!!

We also learned alot about one another with a few games of ALL IN THE FAMILY. We learned that Kevin's favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice (LOL) and that Christina has a fear of Aliens that aren't Christians (but if they are Christian Aliens--she's ok). An awesome nite. Praise God for these evenings!!!

Progressive Dinner

Mr. And Mrs. Valletta sharing how God has worked in their lives.



<= "Awkward Turtle"

<= Our sheep.........

27 pairs of shoes!!!







<= Kendra hold on! Chili is almost ready.

Ready for Chili!!!








<= John W. heads inside :o)

How fun was that nite!!! Three host homes (The Pfohl's, the Jabbours, and the Valletta's) opened their doors to 23 Teens + us and 2 drivers. It was a great time of fellowship and laughs.