GYC, Pastoring, and North CAMPUS

The following picture montage just happens to be representative of the three ministries that we are blessed to be a part of.  The GYC pics were taken by Daniel Mendez (and I hope I won’t get sued by Mr. Mendez or GYC for using them!)  GYC is a ministry that is near and dear to our hearts and it always amazes us to think how far God has brought it.  It is proof that God still works miracles if by faith, we dream big enough. 
The next pictures were taken at the winter ministerial retreat at Camp Au Sable.  Israel was so blessed by the meetings and he’s made specific commitments to God as a result.  He’s made great friends and was inspired by many mentors.  Judy was able to hang out with Tamara Conway, Gina Stearman, and other “shepherdesses”- or as Justin Kim likes to call them, “the shepherdess’ staffs”.  Thanks, Justin.  Imanuel was able to meet many of the PKs (pastor’s kids) his size.  So, it was nice for him to finally socialize with other babies.  Hopefully it’ll carry him over the next few months.  Pastoring has really impacted our experience in ministry and we’re really enjoying it.
And lastly and most recently, we’ve begun our newest ministry with the two universities in our area – Michigan Tech and Finlandia University.  We are so excited that Alanna Knapp has relocated up here to assist with expanding CAMPUS to the upper penninsula.  It’s called North CAMPUS.  God is blessing the ministry already and we ask for your continued prayers!

General Youth Conference:

GYC 2006:  “By Every Word” in Baltimore, MD


Imanuel with Uncle Sebastien


Israel with Imanuel and Juan are happy after eating.


Imanuel and Judy posing for Uncle Daniel’s camera.


Justin says “the pledge” to Israel, David stares in disbelief, and the baby faints.


Israel saying “hi” to his mom on live television during the worship service.  (His mom wasn’t even watching!)


In the lobby of the Sheraton with Kerri and Juan before parting…

At Ministerial:

Michigan Conference Ministerial Retreat at Camp Au Sable – Jan. 21-25, 2007


The lake frozen over.


Israel and his pastor buddies:  Ilko, Eddie, and David


Imanuel and his PK buddies:  Elisha McKenzie and Abby Stearman


Imanuel and Aunt Staci


Gabriel Stearman and Imanuel Ramos – yooper buddies  

North CAMPUS:

Bjorn, Andy, and Idaliza – North CAMPUS students


Bjorn, Heidi, Pete, and Alanna at Houghton church


Bjorn, Yunis, Idaliza, Andy, Israel, and Imanuel after Friday vespers