JULY 2003(1 John 3:16-18,NKJV): By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
This is the scripture that compels us. |
Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ,
I am so blessed. My daughter Tina, grandson Drew, Pam and her son Jordan, Tony, and Jack from their church in Grifton, North Carolina have blessed us so much. They have touched so many of our children. We are very grateful to them for coming, and to all the churches and individuals that helped to support their trip.
Tina, Drew and their team arriving at Saigon. |  Pam helping some children from the garbage dump. |
The Grifton team arrived in Saigon Saturday morning, 6/7. We loaded into a van and traveled to Danang. This is the cheapest and best way to see the breathtaking countryside of Vietnam, the land where the mountains kiss the sea. We traveled 8 hr. and stayed the night in Nha Trang. After leaving early the next morning, we arrived in Danang Sunday evening (a 12 hr. drive). The first week was spent visiting the children at the garbage dump, Families 1-5, the vocational school, the Ruth House, Tomorrow Club, and individual homes.
Pam and Chi, Pam's 1st motor bike ride |  Jordan, teaching children in Family 5 to play checkers |  Are their any more toys in the bottom of the bag to give? |  Jordan playing with children in Family 2 |
On Sunday, the Team ministered to children in 2 churches. In their free time, we worked in trips to Hoi An, Marble Mtn., and the Water Park. They found time to shop, buying more toys for the children and souvenirs for family and friends back home. We celebrated Tony's 15th birthday, and they spent several days of quality time with some of the street children in Families 2 & 4, as well as more time with the other children. They didn't want to leave VN!
Three Vietnamese invited to church pray to receive Christ. |  Departing at Danang Airport. |
Thank you Grifton's Jesus Team for loving on our children for 2 weeks. You have made a difference and I believe our children have made a difference in your lives. Never stop praying for them and come again soon.
Thanks to all of you who supported their trip.
Thanks to all of you who pray for us and our children.
Thanks to all of you who help support our children.
Blessings, Reggie, Chi, and Duc |