Happy 60th Birthday, Terry - July 21st

It was a fast and busy week in Tulum. We made 2 trips to Playa Del Carmen this weekend. Picked up supplies and picked up and returned sound equipment. We continue to average around 35 at Lighthouse Church and have new attendees almost every week. We had 8 children this weekend. I want to thank Gena and Suzie for always stepping up to help out with our children's ministry. Your caring hearts are a blessing.

Our children and grandchildren; Johanna, Terry Jr., Sally, Addy and Nolen arrive on Wednesday. We are so excited we can hardly stay still. We have borrowed a baby bed, stroller, car seats and purchased a highchair. Our house has turned into a daycare center. Terry already stumped his toe on the stroller. "ox#@0z" We love every minute of it!



Terry will be celebrating his 60th birthday this week as well. It is hard to believe he is getting older but like they say, "60 is the new 40". I continue to celebrate my life with this wonderful, godly man. God has blessed me beyond measure. He has given his life to God and is willing to serve wherever God calls him and always considers me in all his decisions. He is the lover of my soul and even after 40+ years of marriage he still gives my heart flutters. Happy Birthday Terry. I love you with all my heart!

Ek Balam Discovery Trip

Visited, Ek Balam Mayan Village, Yucatan, Mexico Monday and Tuesday. Our Hostess Debi Morris has been working in this Mayan village for over 7 years. She has developed a relationship and respect from the locals and village leaders. She invited Lighthouse Church to join her and friend Eduardo Gonzalez to tour the village and discover potential mission projects and needs that YOM and Lighthouse Church might join her with in the near future. We are praying for God's leadership in our involvement with this village. Thank you Debi! God bless your work and heart for these precious people.

Above is a picture of our group. My slide show would not load. You may go on my facebook account to view the video.

Freedom Celebration at Lighthouse

What an awesome day we had at Lighthouse Church. Music and preaching were awesome. Our worship leaders, Daniel and Andrea were back from a week of vacation. They did a great job and we had missed them. Terry preached on "What Makes A Hero", learning that celebrities make a big splash but heroes make a big difference.

It was a little different celebrating Independence Day in Mexico with people from all over the world, but many of the American's were thrilled with the emphasis. We had 35 in attendance and then 25 of us spent the afternoon at the beach with pizza, and baptism. It was a day of fun and fellowship and obedience through next steps. Many first timers yesterday from here in Tulum and from the states. God continues to bring new faces weekly.

Bill and Renee will leave tomorrow, July 6th for a 3 week visit to Alaska. We are thrilled they are getting to see friends and family. We will miss them. Our progress on our Civil Association is progressing each week and God continues to bless us in reaching this goal to be a legal entity/church here in Mexico. Many of our attenders are beginning to feel the connection at LC and stepping forward to use their gifts and talents through Lighthouse Church; nursery volunteers, continental breakfast hosts and hostess, children's weekly camp (in the planning stage) and small groups continue to be the backbone of our unity. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. Each week we see our church family develop into a mature godly church. Keep us humble and grateful to you, Lord.