The Napkin Conference...

Checking out this conference for Children's leaders, pastors, etc.
The Napkin Conference.

Ahh, what to blog about...

Lately, it has become difficult for me to update and keep track with my blog. I find myself writing nothing for a week and then come back and write like a book! The weekend has been incredible. Heredes, my sis, and I went to our friends Kenny and Amy's wedding. It was beautiful. The food was AMAZING! And if you know me, I love, love food. I wanted to put pictures, but I think I will add them to Picasa.

Today, OMG, Doral had to have hit it's highest attendance mark. We had two great services. Pastor Troy is such a great teacher. We had 26 kids in the 11 am service alone. That is ALOT! I have some pics of our beautiful, umbrella room. After the services, we had our Thanksgiving Lunch. There was so much food. Grecy and her team are so good at organizing. Great job everyone! There was a bounce house and a cotton candy machine. Good request Pastor Igor. I have some pics of that too. I think I made more parents laugh at me then have them enjoy the cotton candy. It was all over me. We had three of our friends join us today for church. Our friend David who has been coming consistently and our friends Veronica and Fernando, which was really nice to hang out with them and see how they were doing. I think Doral hit like 380. I don't know, I have to ask Heredes for the accurate count.


Now, I really have been wanting to POST about this very special person in my life- my DAD. This past week Heredes and I finally had the chance to go visit him at his new store. His moped/scooters, etc. store moved into a new location. Though it was a rough start, God is sooo in control and I am not doubting that. My father is such an amazing man...as I write this I am about to sob. You guys don't understand how precious my family is to me and it sucks that many times I can't see them because of this thing we call life. I can't even imagine how my husband feels with his family being in Brazil or my parents and their family in Venezuela and Peru. But I just wanted to recognize my dad in this post because I am SO STINKIN' PROUD OF HIM. He has always been there for my sport games, piano recitals, and I will always remember when he would take my sis and I to the park or the pool. Life isn't easy and I know my parents, my family, can attest to that, but what I have been seeing over the years is how God is really teaching us and my parents that at the end of the day God is ALL we need and He will always provide. That is a promise- He will never leave us nor forsake us. Aren't we more precious than the sparrows? OH God how grateful I am to you for the family I have and all the blessings I have. I love my DAD, my MOM, my SISTER, my BROTHER, my HUSBAND, my XENA. Daddy and my family I am praying for overflow of blessing for you guys. Daddy, thank you for your hard work and integrity and faithfulness to God and your family. Good things are coming your way, I believe that for my family here and in Brazil. Phew, I just had to express those words on this blog of mine. If those who read this and know my family, just keep them in your prayers and for Ciao Motos to flourish :)
Today or tomorrow, take the time to call your parents or loved ones and tell them how much you love them!

Week Update...

Though this week was non-stop, it was a great one! I got to start a little on the new job, work on kid's stuff, organize a bit, and meet alot of wonderful people. The people in the office at FRC are so wonderful. Espy, Pastor Troy's assistant, is super cool. She took me to Starbuck's for a little meeting and then we had a small group time and that is where I met some wonderful women: Diana, Deb, Janette, & Tami. Thanks ladies! The conversations and questions were great! I also got the opportunity to be part of this weekend's giving video. Yay! I was nervous, but the team did an incredible job putting everyone in sync and well, it is just great! Invite a friend for the last MyNakedPastor teaching.

Now, let's talk about the weekene. Heredes and I have it off!!!! Yayayayay!!! I still have tons of stuff to do. The team is set for Sunday, though, and I know it is going to go great. Thank you everyone: Mayla, Sara, Alberto, Sharisse, Gary, Natalie, Caleb, Chanti, Nicole, Mayla's sister, and Pr. Brigham.


What I am finalizing is Trunk or Treat. We have a 30-40 minute program for kids with music and games. Today, Heredes and I went shopping for all of that. The only thing I am missing now is my costume :( I am still looking for volunteers who want to help with games or music or even face painting..So, if you go to Doral and read this blog and you want to help somewhere, the children's area would be the place for you....

I will be posting the game ideas- who I give full credit to our friend Alex Comesanas from Coral Park Church. And hopefully pics and video of the event..

Praying and hoping your weekend goes well. Enjoy the rainy weather.

FRC Kid Volunteers & World....

Hey guys..I just uploaded my very first video..Filmed and edited by me...Whoo Hoo! This video is mainly for my volunteers who will be running the whole program on their own this weekend. My husband and I are going to be out for the weekend, so my volunteers are taking over and it's so exciting.
The video shows how we setup the room at Ronald Reagan High School and transform it into our kids church. Unfortunately, my camera was full and I didn't get to tape to much footage of the end result. But team hope it helps, and for everyone else out there who is doing church & kid's ministry in multi sites, I hope you enjoy it, get ideas, and if you have any IDEAS leave me a comment. I'd love to read them. There is still much to do in the world of kid's ministry at FRC, especially at Doral, but we have a great team who is always there reaching out to our kids. THANKYOU!!! So enjoy and have fun!!!

(The video is on the right hand side..just in case you missed it :) )