April is moving by at a fast clip. God has been helping us to preach and spend time with those who are desiring a change in their life. We are thankful for all the churches that have been helping on the weekends as well as those who canceled Mexico trips and came to the mission instead. We are taking a much needed brake and are in Arizona hanging out with my parents. My dad is reaching the ripe old age of 60 on Sunday. I will also get to see my Grandpa who just had three bypass heart surgery. Pray for staff as they will be a little short handed this weekend. Pray for these ones who have been coming to the mission who God is working on.

Paul
George
Dan
Audre

Don't forget that all those people you pass by everyday are heading into eternity. What impact are you having with those God places in your life. Keep praying for us as we are looking at adding ministry opportunities for young people. May you have a blessed Passover/Easter this Sunday and as you meditate on what Jesus did on Calvary let your light shine brighter in a dark world.

I hope everyone is having a great year in Christ. So much is happening both good and bad but we press on to bring God glory. The kids have been doing rounds of sickness since January. We haven't had more than one or two days when all were well. This makes it rough on Tiffiny as she is home all day with them trying not to get sick herself. God is doing many things with the homeless men and women. Here are some names of people to pray for as God is working on their lives.

Paul
Jennifer
James
Brett
Brian
Carol
These are just a few of the names of ones we are working with. God is dealing with some and others are babes in Christ.
This is what it's all about bringing glory to the one who died for us. He deserves the reward of His suffering. Our lives in complete surrender bringing Him honor in all we do.

We are moving forward in 2009. We will not look back, we will not allow the enemy any strong holds in our lives. We press on in victory over temptations, addictions and the flesh. In spite of the moral collapse of the world and the church having a politically correct gospel we know that Jesus is looking for those whose heart is turned toward Him. You will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. (I didn't put the book or chapter to give you homework :) We praise and thank God for His many blessings and for keeping the mission doors open. Keep praying for the kids in the Beach Flats and their families. Our Sunday school is getting bigger and we give God all the glory. Pray for the many that God is bringing our way as we are now open 9-5 Monday through Friday. People can into the sanctuary to read and pray. We also will pray or talk with them about the word if they are interested. The mission's spirit of unity is stronger than at anytime in the last six years. We are looking to see many repentant lives this year as God's grace is poured out on the homeless of Santa Cruz. Thank you Lord.