Firewheel Church Missions Blog

Team Member Matt Hamilton Update from Cali, Colombia

2010-04-12T09:36:00.002-05:00

First and foremost – thank you from the entire team for all of the prayers! It is very evident that God has and is already at work here. We’ve had some amazing experiences and this is just the first day.Sunday mornings we meet as a team for breakfast and a quick message from Sam Ingrassia, then off with our teams to the local churches for worship. I’m a team leader for 4 Americans (including

Holy Lands Update 3

2010-01-12T12:05:00.007-06:00

Well today has been spent in and around the Sea of Galilee. So much of what Jesus did was in this area. The Sermon on the Mount, The Transfiguration, the calming of the storm, teaching from the boat to His disciples...and as scripture confirms much, much more. We have one more day in this region before going to Tel Aviv tomorrow (Wednesday) night. We've had an excellent trip and have experienced

Holy Lands Update 2

2010-01-09T10:02:00.007-06:00

Wow! What a day! One highlight was worshiping in a church inside the walls of the old city of Jerusalem. The church was built out of stone and when we sang the sound reverberated with glory. It was inspiring and beautiful. People were walking in off the streets to listen to the music of Christians worshiping our Lord and Savior. I wish I could send pictures but we were not allowed to take any. We

Holy Lands Update 1

2010-01-07T13:06:00.004-06:00

Thank you for your prayers. All team members arrived safely with all of our luggage! We have been up for 34 hours and are worn out but already we've had a great time in Israel. Today we walked through the Elah Valley where David killed Goliath. On top of the side of the Israel encampment was a rock gate that has stood since that time - estimated at 3100 years old. Inspiring to walk those same

Report #3 from Barranquilla

2009-10-30T11:26:00.000-05:00

We had another great day today. It was our second day in a new neighborhood that was an hour away. The church that we were working with just started 30 days ago and has only 8 people so far. It was very exciting to see their excitement to have us there and see God move in the neighborhood. The first house that Amanda and I went to today there was a young girl with a baby and she welcomed us in.

Pictures from the field...

2009-10-28T16:04:00.007-05:00

Report #2 from Barranquilla

2009-10-28T16:01:00.002-05:00

I’m not sure that words can fully express the work that is going on in Colombia. God is in the business of reconciling people to himself . We are confident that God will continue to do this work. Today was another extremely hot day, but the work of the gospel was fruitful. My translator and national met a number of folks who knew nothing of a relationship with God…they only knew religion.

Report #1 from Barranquilla

2009-10-27T08:38:00.003-05:00

A report from one of our team members:God allowed us to have many divine appointments today. He is moving mightily and clearly here in Colombia. It is such a privilege and so humbling that God allows us to see a glimpse of His work here. Everyone is doing well and enjoying serving here! We began the day with a great time of worship and prayer. It is so helpful when you are anxious that the

New Jersey Update #2

2009-08-06T08:55:00.002-05:00