by John | Jul 28, 2004 | Mohrbacher Madness
Tonight we had our second unofficial event for Skybacher Ministries. It went really well. We were back at the projects in Ambridge and we took with us 4 volunteers and enough equipment for 8 different carnival games.
The kids loved playing Rockin Knock Down, Crazy Clothes Pin Drop, and Lucky Bucket Toss. It really was awesome though because I invited 2 of my soccer girls who they came and volunteered. Nick and Abigail also came and helped us out. It felt good to be working with them again. You should have seen our van, it’s was stuffed with balloons, candy, darts, balls, golf clubs, cones, and a number of other random stuff that became the carnival games. The kids loved it! At the end I gave a message about if your not choosing Got then you’re missing out! Taste and See that the Lord is good!
by John | Jul 19, 2004 | Mohrbacher Madness
Well sometimes my life don’t make sense at all, when the mountains seem so big and my faith just seems so small, so hold me Jesus cause’ I’m shakin like a leaf, You have been my King of Glory, won’t you be my Prince of Peace.- Rich Mullins
Those words seem to ring true right now. I’m having a great time with the kids at Aliquippa, but the overall program is pretty frustrating, and I come home so drained from work I feel like there isn’t much gas left in the tank. I want so bad to work on things for the ministry but time just escapes me. I know that it is all in God’s timing though.
Last night Pastor Anthony called me out of the blue (he’s the pastor who was at conway before me) We’ve never talked before but it was so good to talk to someone who went through all of the same kind of garbage that I did. I still remains hard and we are both searching for ways to bring closure to that whole point of our lives. Just hearing that neither one of us were crazy for feeling the ways we did was a huge relief to both of us, and maybe we will even meet in the future.
Well this is a long one but I felt like journaling some things. I start soccer tomorrow, and my wife and I are maybe gonna get a date at the Pirate game if all goes a planned.
Peace.
by John | Jul 5, 2004 | Mohrbacher Madness
Yike’s has it been hot! I feel like I’m sitting here melting. Yesterday for the fourth we went to a picnic and down to Pittsburgh for the fireworks. That is always entertaining. Yesterday at the picnic a few people referred to me as the Skybacher ministry guy! That’s sounds really weird, but I guess that is what I am. I can’t wait to get moving on things again, it just feels like my time escapes me. We are finally moving on some of the paperwork stuff, and those things should make it official. Keep praying for Skybacher Ministries. Now I’m leaving to go jump in the pool!
by John | Jul 1, 2004 | Mohrbacher Madness
Last night we had our first event for which the ministry helped out. Everything went pretty well. There were about 25 kids and Kristie and I played a lot of games with them and then sat them down and talked about linking up to God, and linking up to a good friend. It was a long day for me spending so much time with so many kids with needs. Earlier that day I had about 40 kids at my playground site and there are still only 2 of us working there. But it is all so rewarding when you see a kid smile and they just can’t get enough of your attention, somedays I wish I could bring them all home, and then wiser thinking prevails, but I do love it! Thank you for your prayers for us and the ministry. We are sending the paperwork in very soon, and should be incorporated officially just around the corner!
by John | Jun 23, 2004 | Mohrbacher Madness
Just a few short weeks ago, I loved being on the computer. I was working on all kinds of projects, and designing things for the ministry. Now an 8:00 bed time and my pillow are what I look most forward to. The kids have still been sick. Renae has been sleeping in bed with us for the last four nights, and she loves curling up underneath the arch of her father’s back. I mean loves it! I move her about 5 times a night and she still ends up back there. Ty is just a mess I feel so bad his mouth is full of ulcers and he hasn’t eaten for days. Yesterday at the summer program we fired one of my helpers I didn’t really know it was coming, but I think it was for the better. Now I just desperately need a replacement (or two!). But everyday I am seeing so many good things taking place in the lives of some very hurting kids. Thanks be to God!!!
by John | Jun 22, 2004 | Mohrbacher Madness
Well I survived my first week in Aliquippa. Things ended with a bang on Friday as a fight broke out, and the kids all were going crazy. I tried to send them home early but everyone just kept hanging around the church. There is so much hurt and darkness it’s overwhelming at times. I had a nice Father’s Day. I feel so blessed to have 2 awesome kids. They got me the new Third Day CD and an F-Zero game for Gamecube. And the biggest surprise of all was that we are going to have a third child, as Kristie found out she is pregnant. I’m still a little bit in shock but am excited about how God has blessed us.
