missing you Hey guys I missed your take off. Rex and I and our family were in Virginia. It's amazing how God continues to work even in the mist of confusion. I am so glad that the trip to India is still taking place despite what is going on in our church. Thanks for the reminder Ben, that God is bigger than our local churches. I think sometimes I get discourage because of my tunnel vision but trips like these remind that God is bigger than what my eyes see. You guys keep the faith, post pictures and know that back home while we anxiously wait your arrival, we desire to see how God is going to use you to change lives.
Forever and always
Pearl
Hi guys! Hi everyone!!!!
Oh we miss you guys! I'm so excited for you and all the experiences you're having! Laurel- we thought so much of you today as we tried to get an adolescent cottontail to a rehabilitator because Izzie tried to "play" with him...actually the bunny was running from me as I was watering a bush and ran right for Izzie...unfortunately, little cottontail laid down on his side and died. We're thinking of taking him out to a big field for a nice lunch for a Turkey Vulture...I know...morbid..but it will help me feel like SOME good can come of this....time for bells for all the kitties!
It's been hot here...but surely not as toastie as you probably have it! We are thinking of you all often! Love you bunches!
Ben-saw Jen and the boys on Sunday. They look great and refreshed! Looks like Mom Stienke is doing a wonderful job as usual. Ev was adorable in his baseball cap that was so low on his forehead that he had to keep his head tilted up just to see strait ahead!!!
Anywho...love you guys! Can't wait to see pics and give you hugs when you arrive back home!
Love
Sarah
God bless your work Hi everyone! You all are so courageous and full of faith to take on such an amazing adventure! I know the churches there are blessed to have you. Please know that we have all of you in our prayers, and look forward to all your postings and photos with anticipation. Stay healthy and try to stay cool--which I don't think is very easy :) I know that God is pleased with your work--that you're giving your heart and soul to brothers and sisters that most of you barely know. God will bind you together from this special time--I am sure this will be a journey you will never forget! God bless you, and keep up the good fight!
Luanne
Be encouraged! The pictures have been great! I'm praying for the mission team and every disciple in India as well as all the future disciples that will be impacted by your visit! Continue to spread the gospel and be a blessing to all you encounter as I'm sure they are a blessing to you too!
Hi Mission Team Thank you so much for keeping us updated. I am so glad that you are there to encourage the disciples in India and to inspire us at home. I know that you miss your families, but you are doing God's work I pray that he will reward your efforts. Hope you get some much needed rest soon!
Combiatore Dear Ben and Laurel, Thanks for sharing the perspective you are gaining. I must admit, even having lost my job I realize that I am still very blessed! Many of the disciples in Detroit are troopers. However, some have lost sight of the great things being a disciple makes us a part of. THanks for reminding me of it. YBIC Allan
A question from Angelo Hey family. I still love you all a lot and miss you. I still and even more proud of you. It's also awesome to hear about the Zoets doing a devo for the marrieds. I think that was my favorite part of the last message.
Ben, Angelo wants to know if you were able to deliver the DVD to Rocky. I know you guys are crazy busy while you are there, but if you could hit me back with that or just make mention of it in th blog, that would be great.
love you all, chad
Hope you aren't too exhausted How exciting to hear from already this morning. I hope you weren't too exhausted after the overnight train ride. Is my wonderful husband doing fine? Thanks Ben for being so diligent on these blogs. I think it will soon catch on and the comments will come pouring in. Phil, we are having a great time here in Ft. Wayne, a movie this morning and swimming this afternoon. We love you all and will keep praying for you. What a joy to know our brothers and sisters in India are being so encouraged by you being there. Love ya, Pat Morr
Greetings Loyal Yokefellows! Oh my gosh! So yesterday I just found out via Talo that there was a blog for Mission India as there was in 07! I'm am so excited to be able to communicate with you guys! You all have been heavily on my heart...as I wish I were there. I've been in faithful prayer for each of you to be strengthened by His HOLY SPIRIT to preach the Word boldly in season and out and to carry your Cross of self-denial.
Oh, how I am so honored by Victor and his wife (forgot her name) to name their child after the male version of my name. I hope to meet Eric one day. If not in this life, in the next. Please say hello to Sadan, Devi, Usha and Binoy if you meet them. I completely forgot which province they lived. Oh, there are so many more I would wish to say hello to but I've forgotten all there names. I only remember their faces. Just say hello to everyone for me. Can't wait to hear your stories! Luv you all.
WOW! I'm so proud of you guys! I will continue to say it, too. MITCH WAS ON STAGE SINGING!?!?!?!?!?! That's the most inspiring thing I think I've heard in a long time. I love you guys. I can't wait to hear about some awesome sermons and lessons. . . NOT JUST FROM BEN AND PHIL EITHER ; )
Sound like the church is really encouraged to have you guys there. I'm glad up are crankin it out Jesus. I'm excited everyday to check the blog to see what God is doing for you and through you. i will continue to pray for you. I told Ericka about the baby name after her and she almost cried. She was pretty darn choked up.
Be Safe, but more importantly be Spirit led. I understand that it's dangerous, so be wise, but wisdom sometimes calls us to put ourselves in the face of danger. No matter the trial, God will deliver you.
see you all soon
chad
Travel on!!! Team,
The travelling to me is a great highlight. I love to see the people in the fields, the hills and all the wildlife. Have a great time, but stay safe and stay away from those selling food on the train!!
PS. Tell Deb to stick close!
Yeah! So sweet! I miss being there again. Sound like the day was full of activity, and it's all still just getting started. Congrats on the Bible study from Michigan. And thanks again to Ben for all the good news on the prior blog entry.
Lots of Love,
Brian P.
Can't help it I'm just smiling and laughing at it all! What a fun time you all must be having!! I can imagine Laurel crafting it up for those kids, with all her Nature Nook experience! And Mitch at the computer class-- that's awesome!
Ben, I miss you! Love you!
8A*M0->$! You all are rock stars indeed! ("rock" as in the petra upon which the kindom is built) I love the pics/blog already. We are praying for the whole mission team and I know that God will enable you to speak boldly as you should. I trust that, when you pray, the places you set your feet or bend your knee will be shaken and everyone will take note that you have been with Jesus. Funny, I am writing this from your past (9:12 AM on Monday;-)
Love in Christ!
Ramayan
Our Prayers are with you all! Ben, thanks for keeping us all in touch with all of your experiences! You all are a huge inspiration - not only to our brothers and sisters in India - but to us back here as well. Our prayers are with you and your families back home!
Love you all - Mike Dishaw
Happy Fathers Day Happy Fathers Day to our dads in India. We are so encouraged by the blog and to know you had a great service today. We had a great one here in Ft. Wayne with two awesome dads speaking, Tim and Collin Sherrill. Then of course a roast beef dinner, I probably shouldn't mention that. How are you all handling the heat there? We thank you for being there. Give our love to all the brothers and sisters there. Keeping you all in prayer. Love, Pat Morr
Thanks! Ben, I love the pictures you have uploaded and all the messages you have sent. They are very encouraging for us! What a great work you all are doing! Praise God!
Praying for you all! Wow-it sounds like you guys are doing a great job already impacting people and inspiring us back home. Our prayers are with you and we are all proud of you and love you alot!
Happy Fathers Day!! Hey Ben and Phil; Happy Fathers day to you both!!
Thanks for doing this Blog again... it is really cool to be able to keep up. Glad to hear that church went well. We had a good service at Belle Isle in the middle of the Detroit River today. Had great Canton fireworks for Independence Day last night. Can you send us - even privately - an idea as to what your itinerary will be? I am trying to get Nate and Ryan to keep up on this with you. Give our love to the brothers and sisters in India. I keep thinking - this is the worst economy we have seen in Michigan since the Great Depression - but still better than a lot of places in the world.
You guys wil have a great impact with your faith! Still praying for you. - Love Allan
G-Pa Hey Grandpa :) It's Kayla! I just wanted to say I am so jealous you are there! Happy Fathers day! You Rock Grandpa! :) Hope I get to see you soon!!
What happened to Phil? Hey....did Phil get sick? I'm super excited that you guys all got on stage and sang! I guess we know what you'll be doing when you get back, hmmmm????
We miss you all very much! We had church this morning...out on Belle Isle...Father's Day! It was a nice day and lots of people grille out. We can't wait for more pics and stories!!!!
Love you guys very much!!!
Sarah
Happy Fathers Day Just wanted to wish my dad Phil a happy fathers day! I pray that your time in India will not only be an adventure but more importantly a great witness about God and his love for eveyone all over the world. Hope you have a great trip!!!
Ben Weatherston, Mitch and Laurel Zoet, Deb Steinke, and Phil Morr on their way to visit the churches we support in Tamil Nadu and Kerrala!... full info
pearl
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Hey guys I missed your take off. Rex and I and our family were in Virginia. It's amazing how God continues to work even in the mist of confusion. I am so glad that the trip to India is still taking place despite what is going on in our church. Thanks for the reminder Ben, that God is bigger than our local churches. I think sometimes I get discourage because of my tunnel vision but trips like these remind that God is bigger than what my eyes see. You guys keep the faith, post pictures and know that back home while we anxiously wait your arrival, we desire to see how God is going to use you to change lives. Forever and always Pearl