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For the past month, the wet weather has only enhanced my meditation on, the Healing at the Pool in John 5. Father’s question, and the man’s responses have been flooding my mind. “Do you want to get well?” “While I am trying to get in, someone else gets in ahead of me. There is no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred.”
It’s worthy to note the man had faith. With all the attempted dipping that seemed to be going on, I can’t imagine the water was a lovely shade of Caribbean beach blue. Thinking on the pools formed from the aforementioned downpours, my willingness to dip in said pools feels ‘zero to none.’ However, as I meditated on the man’s response, I sensed Father’s tender voice, “There is plenty of ME to go around, it doesn’t matter if someone ‘gets in ahead’. I have placed you here to help those around you into the healing pool of My Presence.” This, coming during a week that felt like there was no time for lounging in the life-guard chair with zinc oxide glistening from the bridge of my nose! The anxious feelings that came with His directness, were quickly covered with His balm of peace … “You just need to be willing to help them in, trust ME with the rest.” There are 20 beautiful souls in my daily sphere of influence and many more that I interact with weekly outside the walls of Casa Vidanet … and the water is stirring. Whether your sphere of influence is oriented in an office, facilitating a family line, purchaser of products, stabilizing a desk in school, or creating art out of food … this question warrants pondering:
Are you willing to watch and see where God is working and consider the title of Pool Boy?
Serving poolside ... Obey and Trust ... Be purposefulLife "by the Pool"
September – November have passed in the blink of an eye! Ten weeks of Vida220 are complete, 1 more month before outreach begins. In the midst of school, youth group, soccer, leading worship, play dates, cafecitos, birthdays, video calls and the grand celebration of Thanksgiving, the past weeks have been full of mentoring and discipling these dear ones through the extremes of life. We help them manage their finances, remind them to clean their rooms, and take time to help them connect with Jesus. We thank God for the gifted and anointed teachers that have poured into our family, students, and staff. The battle has been thick, spiritual attacks have calloused our knees in prayer as we declare the name of Jesus over every heart and mind, over fear and anxiety, and over addiction as it starts to break, knowing there is power, peace and healing within His presence for every soul lounging by the pool.
Praises
Dec. – Feb., we have a place to call home, a car to drive, and churches to share life with!
God’s faithfulness in these great things and so many “small” things.
Jedi and Adam finished 9th and 4th grade with amazing grades in their second language.
Jen’s headaches and joint aches are less!
A Thanksgiving feast with friends and family.
Bilingual worship anointing.
To know our Kingdom purpose.
Prayers
Hoover family of 6 will be under one roof for 10 days!
A job for Jedidiah.
Wisdom for Micah as he gives leadership to Vida220.
Those filling our roles here in CR while we’re in The States.
Transition of home leave.
Rest and refreshment for our souls and physical bodies.
Trust and obey … trust Father to do His part as we obey His prompting.
To watch and see where God is working and join Him by the pool!
Thank you to those who have partnered with us!
If you haven't already done so, would you prayerfully consider a financial partnership for our family? We need to raise $85,000 to meet our budget for our next 32 months. That is $2,650 per month.
To be part of Kingdom Poolside service here in Costa Rica, follow this link:
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| A traditional Lancaster Co. T'giving day spread ... Not your typical rice and beans but well loved by all! |
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| Feeling thankful to share life with these dear ones! |
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| Thank you God for friends, a backpacking trip and a new hobby! |
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| These two are becoming quite the puzzle fanatics ... The bonus is they love spending time with me doing them! |
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| Crazy hair day at youth group ... no other explanation needed! |
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| Fall pictures for this handsome 10 year old "Bringer of Light" |
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| And for this 16 year old Tender Heart. |
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| An old game with new friends ... These dear friendships were not anticipated but GREATLY appreciated! |
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| He has now claimed the title of "Tallest in the family" much to the elder's dismay! He literally seemed to grow two inches in two weeks! |
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| The end of 9th grade ... He held his own with this crew of 4 girls ... And, I think he rather enjoyed it! |
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| Fun and laughter filled our lives from the quick friendship between these Ohio girlies and Costa Rican boys! |
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| The Lorax and a Truffula tree ... how creative!!  |
A quick weekend trip to marry off one of his buddies ...
"Make sure someone takes a picture of you in your tux!"
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| Last class day of 4th grade ... Celebrating by wearing Christmas PJ's! |
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| Coffee with one of my girls ... spending time "Poolside" ... John 5:7 I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else gets in ahead of me. |
