Balbina Birthday today

Happy Birthday Baby, I wish you the best. Love you

LA FOOD BANK

Its always awesome serving together for the community as a ministry!!! ; )

Friday Devo (March 25, 2011)

This past Friday night the teens were able to get together at the Boys and Girls club for our weekly devo. We were also joined by the 8th graders since they will soon be transitioning into the Teen Ministry within the next couple months. We were able to start the night with a game of "Rock, Paper, Scissors, Fellowship" where were got to fellowship with one another as well as play a couple rounds of Rock, Paper, Scissors with one another. Later in the night, we were able to hear a lesson lead by Marcel on confession. We all learned how confession is a vital part of our spiritual life. We need to be open and vulnerable with our lives so that we can help one another, and more importantly stay faithful to God. Marcel also came up with three types of confessors that we tend to be. The "fuzzy" confessors like to keep everything vague and general not willing to talk much about what has been going on. The "spinners" like to spin or sugar coat things to make it look better than it really is. Finally, there are the "waiters" those that wait to confess their sin until d-time or when their teen leader asks them the right question. So, which confessor(s) are you?

Memory Scripture

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

April 0 Andrew 26 Daniel F. Drew 26 Frankie 29 Jesse 0 Heidi 0 Kevin T 24 Michael D. Michael V. 28 Mikey 24 Grace 28 Nicole 29 Marlene 26 Olivia 29 Ray Rosario 26 Shirley 29 Eccence Fernando 25 Jonathan 27 Tiffany 29 Valeria 24 Vero Balbina 28 Janett Karina Luis Juan 20 Elder 29 Ejay 27 Mike 29 Daniel 27 Possible points 29

Group Date with the East Region! :D

So today, We had our group date with the East Region!
I thought it was a really cool experience and i felt super encouraged :)

The date started out with an ice breaker that gave us an idea about who our dates were. We had lunch at Chick-fil-A. We ate outside by the Rose Garden. It was cool to see all the disciples in both regions interact, tell stories, and just have fun. After lunch we went with our doubles and to the Rose Garden to have our prayer walks. Once we were done we all went to the African American Museum. We walked around the museum with our dates.

The whole date was just a lot of fun. It was great to meet other disciples and to build friendships with them. I hope that we can do it again soon(:

Mamory Scripture

Mathew 5:16 in the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your father in heaven.

April
Andrew
Daniel F.
Drew 20
Frankie 23
Jesse 11
Heidi
Kevin T 23
Michael D
Michael V. 22
Mikey E. 23
Grace 23
Nicole 23
Marlene
Olivia 23
Ray
Rosario
Shirley 21
Essence
Fernando
Jonathan 23
William


Valeria 16
Balbina 22
Tiffany 23
Janett
Vero
Karina
Luis
Juan
Elder 21
EJay 23
Mike W. 23

Possible Points: 23

Parent and Teen Devo (March 18, 2011)

This past Friday, March 18, 2011, we had our monthly Parent and Teen Devotional. As usual, we started off the night with food and great fellowship. After singing a couple songs and recognizing those born in the months of February and March, the parents and teens went to their separate lessons. The teens heard a great lesson from Central Region alumni Erick Rodriguez and Cynthia Vasquez. They were able to share about what it was like for them being a teen disciple. In his lesson, Erick addressed the five "stones" that we should apply to our lives daily to be strong men/women of God. The lesson was very impacting and relatable. It was great being able to hear from both Erick and Cynthia since they can relate to everything that we face daily.

(And don't forget the three E's! "Eagerly Examine Everyday").

Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY APRILLLL!!!

Teen & Campus Devo

Last Friday night, March 11, we met with the campus ministry for a Teen & Campus devo. The devo was located at USC, and we were able to have a great time of fellowship as well as hear the word of God from Alex Quintanilla. We had a great time, and can't wait for the next Teen & Campus devo!

The Hall Tribe Has The Keys To Their Promised Land

On March 4th, we recieved the keys to the Hall Tribe's first house. We won't move in until late April. So, get ready, Teen Ministry, to help move and stuff. The house looks bad now but, Lord willing, it will look nice real soon.

The 2nd Lady of the Hall Tribe

Here is "Baby Girl" Sanaiya Naomi Hall. This is her Mother Teresa look.

Women's Day

Hey!(:

So, for those who don't know, today was the women's day confrence for the latin sector. It was very encouranging to be there and to see all the women come. But we also had two teen girls who visited us. They were both Sandy Meza's cousins. It was great to see all the girls there. It was lots of fun, very encouranging and there was also great food(:

Spiritual Birthday Shout Outs

I wanted to say happy Spiritual Birthday to Mikey who turned one on Feb 28th as well as my little brother, Deion, who also turned one on the same day. Keep fighting.