The next level…………………
The year 2011 started out with new and exciting opportunities for my family and I. God is moving us in a new direction to establish the church plant and to start fellowshipping as Calvary Chapel Valencia.
In January I had the privilege of attending a pastor’s conference in Merritt Island, Florida for three days. The Theme of the conference was “A Passion for Christ” I was truly blessed to be able to attend the conference. It’s been almost a year since we have been in Trinidad so the timing of the conference was perfect; I was encouraged and exhorted in such a positive way that “my passion” for Christ increased.
I returned to Trinidad bursting at the seams and ready to put what I had learned into practice. While in Florida I had the opportunity to fellowship at CC Ft Lauderdale and CC Coral Springs and spend some time visiting with friends in Coral Springs.
When one door closes………………
We had been praying for a neutral place to have service and bible study and in February we started using the neighborhood community center but after a couple of weeks we had to stop because the center had to be repaired. We were a little discouraged and sought God for His wisdom. We met with the manager of a training center for young adults (ages 15-25) in the area about the possibility of having service and bible study at this facility.
We submitted all the necessary documents and on February 25th we were notified that our request to have service and bible study have been approved. It’s just amazing how wonderful it can be when we wait on the Lord because His timing is PERFECT. The facility is centrally located right in town, fully air conditioned and has 24hr security.
If this is God’s will for us it would be ideal not only because of the location but to be able to minister and reach out to the young people.
The facility is available for us to have service on Sunday mornings and on Wednesday evenings. We volunteered ourselves to be available for daily and/or weekly devotions and counseling to the young people if necessary.

On January 15th Brandon turned 8th; he is growing like a weed tall and skinny. He’s doing very well with home-school and has finished most of his books. Jon turned 18th on February 21st, he currently has a 4.0 GPA and is looking to return to the US to complete SAT’s in the spring and to get into a school for audio engineering in the fall. He does have an interview at a school in Falls Church VA once he returns. Adrian is also doing well as he continues to work for the cable company and is seeking God as he considers returning to the US to join the air force.
PRAYER REQUESTS:

 For financial provision for the rent of the facility.
 For Jon as he ventures back to the US for SAT’s and school.
 For God's wisdom and direction in regards to the church plant (Calvary Chapel Valencia).
 For continued guidance, protection and provision.
 For Adrian as he seeks God about returning to the US to join the Air Force
 For financial provision for Brandon to start with CC online school.
 For reasonable airfare for Adina to attend a pastor’s wife conference in April and a CCW Women’s retreat.


We would like to thank our church family not only for keeping us in prayer always but for the many special blessings that was sent to us and for making us feel loved and appreciated (but never forgotten).
We love you guys!


Thanks to everyone who continues to lift us up in prayer