Saturday, October 16, 2010

Fall 2010 so far

There has been alot happening here, i wish i could capture it all in one take. I can't though.
I did want to put this up though because i have neglected this Blog for too long!!!!!

The students have all been a blessing this semester and all the Interns have been a huge blessing too. All of them have a passion and a desire for God's word and for God's work in their lives. I praise God every morning for the hearts of the students and I pray that i would continue to learn from their hearts and that my heart in that area would still grow. They for me have been a huge encouragement. Praise Jesus for faithful growing hearts this semester.

There is a new Chaplin at Futenma while Ken is in Afghanistan and he has been a blessing so far his name is Chaplin John Friedeberg. keep praying for the Chapel Ministries because we are going over the Christmas play and are going to begin to ask for people who are willing to volunteer to be in it or to help, and we need lots of help! lol.

I wish i could post pictures to show you more of what's going on but i had no batteries till now i bought some the other day and now i can start taking pictures again! praise Jesus! so i will be able to put up pictures, first thing you will see is the Tako-Yaki party we are having tonight!

Pray for me as God is beginning a new chapter in my life. God has taken me through alot here in Okinawa Japan, He has shown me alot of here too, He has shown me His love, my dependence on Him, His grace, His mercy, how to love like Him. i pray that i don't ever forget these things. God has been so good to me out here, far more than what I deserve. i know alot of it is because of the Beloved saints out there who are praying for me cause they know me too well to know that i'll prolly try to do it on my own. Thank you Lord for hearing my prayers and the prayers of the saints.

All you guys! My Beloved family in Christ. Thank you! thank you for your prayers.

Thank you So much
E.Diaz

Jonah 2:7-9 (King James Version)

7When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.

8They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

9But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that Which I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

2 yrs and counting

It was two years ago today that i arrived on the Humid and beautiful Island that I now call home.
Looking back right now I can see all the things that God has done in my life, all the ways he has changed my heart and how He has and is using me. Thank you Lord for all you have done.

I love you Lord, You are so good to me.

E.Diaz

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Difficulties

Hello Beloved!

it has been a while since i' ve last been able to put up a post, currently i'm using a borrowed computer and will not be able to up load any pictures but praise the Lord anyways!

We are currently going through what seems to me to be one of the busiest times of year and yet the most Fun! it's summer VBS time! it's alot of fun because we are helping at a VBS with Calvary Chapel Okinawa and we are serving at two other ministries which are on base and taking care of children and teaching the older kids. It's really blessed so far and God is only going to pour out more blessings on us.

Things to pray about:
Please pray that God would provide for things that are coming up
Pray that mine and Amanda's Drivers License process will be able to start soon (i'm waiting to finish my insurance payments)
Pray for the Health insurance that nothing would go wrong there.
Pray that God would provide me with another computer or provide me the finances to buy a new one.
Pray for my passion for the lost, that it would continue and not die out.
Pray for the Lost here in Okinawa Japan! pray we can reach them with the Love of JESUS.
Pray for the kids that we are doing ministry with, that we would be an awesome testimony of God's love to them so that they would desire the same love and greater!

Thank you guys soo much for the prayers you give already.

God Bless
E.Diaz

Monday, June 28, 2010

きらきら (kira kira) Beach!

Hey everyone!

The other day we got to go to the beach and just relax and get some time to just sit and talk with one another and watch Eder score goals on the students at beach soccer :D. It was a really blessed and gorgeous day! thank you Lord for all the blessings that you give us even beautiful days to enjoy and some loving friends to enjoy it with.










Here is something cool that really encouraged me in my devotions the other day.

2Cr 3:18 "But we all, with open [unveiled] face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord."


"We all with unveiled face": Paul here gives an invitation to every Christian. He will speak of an intimacy of relationship and a transforming power that is not the property of just a few privileged Christians. It can belong to everyone, everyone who has an unveiled face.

"Are being transformed": As we behold the glory of God, we will be transformed. God will change our lives, and change us from the inside-out. Though the old covenant had its glory, it could never transform lives through the law. God uses the new covenant to make us transformed people, not just “nice” people.

Jesus I love you, thank You for what You have done in my life and how You have transformed me, Lord I could never claim such a feat, It is so good to know that i'm not in this alone, it's so good to be reminded that this is a relationship i get to have with You and that just like my Father here on this earth is here for me, so will You.

Please continue to transform my life, to transform my very character to be more like you as I grow deeper in the knowledge and love of you.

For Your Kingdom
E.Diaz

Monday, June 21, 2010

Serving in the States




Ladies and Gentlemen, I managed to be a blessing back home in the states :D
actually I'm the one who was blessed! I was given the opportunity to lead in Worship and to Teach.
It was a blast to be back home with all you guys! keep on serving Jesus!

Andee's Graduation

Well as most of you know, i was back in the U.S. for my younger sisters graduation.
here are some pictures of it.




We are all extremely proud of her for her completion of High School with Honors! Please pray for her as she decides what she wants to do in the future, pray that she follows Jesus' guidance and not her own. I love you Andrea! I miss you! I am SO proud of you!

Back in Japan

Hello everyone! So i've been back in Okinawa Japan for close to a week now and already things are getting rolling. I have to prepare for a VBS that is going to start this friday, and soon we will be starting something with Foster which involves me and lot's of kids most likely climbing all over me and swinging on me. :D Praise the Lord!

Let's press forward for Jesus and see what He does next!

E.Diaz