NEW HORIZONS IN COSTA RICA
Tough time with some physical problems 2014-17, but I'm feeling better now. Thank you, God! Hernia surgery in 2014 along with high blood pressure issues that were way out of line. Much better now. Oh yes, tore up my left ankle in Romania in April, 2016. Took 22 months to get better. Truth is, I think God did something in my ankle to heal it. It is 97% better.
Weight loss in 2018 has helped in every way. 54 pounds at the present time. Boy, I feel better. Dropped two pant sizes, two shirt sizes. I'm not near the man that I used to be. Are you laughing? I am.
So, off to Costa Rica looking for new horizons. Our Board of Directors gave the go ahead for a four year plan and year-to-year after this. I think we will re-evaluate the situation in seven or eight years. I'm pumped because Stephanie is excited about serving in Costa Rica as well. She is as excited as I am. I'm thankful for her.
What kind of "new horizons"? Developing our youth camp there hoping to add one or two weeks in 2020. Our next youth camp is set for February 5-9, 2019. Looks like there will be 80 to 85 youth who do not have a personal relationship with God. And, another 15 or so who are born again already. Should be a great harvest putting smiles on young faces. Can't wait!
Other horizons—building relationships with Costa Rican pastors. Most pastors lead a very lonely life. No one to really talk to. Lots of stress and pressure. I've had a ministry with pastors over the years listening to them and affirming them. And, this helps us connect with churches because we need somewhere to send the young people after they come to Christ in one of our youth camps.
Mentoring young leaders. Love to do this! So, I will spend a lot of time connecting with young men and Stephanie will help with the young ladies.
How about those horizons? Looks good to me!
OK, gotta go ... the plane is about to take off from Miami to San Jose, Costa Rica. Time to go!
Eric
Tough time with some physical problems 2014-17, but I'm feeling better now. Thank you, God! Hernia surgery in 2014 along with high blood pressure issues that were way out of line. Much better now. Oh yes, tore up my left ankle in Romania in April, 2016. Took 22 months to get better. Truth is, I think God did something in my ankle to heal it. It is 97% better.
Weight loss in 2018 has helped in every way. 54 pounds at the present time. Boy, I feel better. Dropped two pant sizes, two shirt sizes. I'm not near the man that I used to be. Are you laughing? I am.
So, off to Costa Rica looking for new horizons. Our Board of Directors gave the go ahead for a four year plan and year-to-year after this. I think we will re-evaluate the situation in seven or eight years. I'm pumped because Stephanie is excited about serving in Costa Rica as well. She is as excited as I am. I'm thankful for her.
What kind of "new horizons"? Developing our youth camp there hoping to add one or two weeks in 2020. Our next youth camp is set for February 5-9, 2019. Looks like there will be 80 to 85 youth who do not have a personal relationship with God. And, another 15 or so who are born again already. Should be a great harvest putting smiles on young faces. Can't wait!
Other horizons—building relationships with Costa Rican pastors. Most pastors lead a very lonely life. No one to really talk to. Lots of stress and pressure. I've had a ministry with pastors over the years listening to them and affirming them. And, this helps us connect with churches because we need somewhere to send the young people after they come to Christ in one of our youth camps.
Mentoring young leaders. Love to do this! So, I will spend a lot of time connecting with young men and Stephanie will help with the young ladies.
How about those horizons? Looks good to me!
OK, gotta go ... the plane is about to take off from Miami to San Jose, Costa Rica. Time to go!
Eric
posted by Eric Murphy at 11.10.18
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