Where has Nona been for the last week?

For those of you who are closely connected to my life....you know I have been in San Blas, Mexico. A team of twelve people traveled to Mexico to perform a mime called "Zion". Our theme Scripture for the week was Philemon verse 7. I will attempt to outline for you my thoughts according to the days we were gone.

Day 1: We got very little sleep last night and spent all day traveling by air, waiting in airports and traveling by rental cars to the city of San Blas, Mexico. There are 6 women and 6 men on this trip. My husband and I are the only married couple traveling together on this particular missionary outreach. There are 3 young people on the trip, 2 girls and 1 young man. These three are part of the 12.

Day 2: Yesterday was a very long day. We got up at 3:20 a.m. - left Eugene, Or at 6:00 a.m. - arrived Los Angeles at 9:05 a.m. - left L.A. at 1:15 - arrived Puerto Vallarta at 6:00 p.m. - rented vehicles and drove to San Blas, arrived 10:00 p.mish. Long Day, did I say long day? I feel like I have been up for days. Mexico is tropical here in San Blas. Wide blade grass, palms, bouganvilla, and lots of noise in the air. One is always reminded that God makes the journey with us.! It is such a comfort to know HIS continual care. Jesus is truly the sweetest name I know. Holy Spirit make a way for us to express God's heart today. Psalms 4:8. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, Oh Lord, make me dwell in safety. You and only you my God are able to keep me - Your protection is a great comfort. Thank You God.

Day 3. Good Morning Lord,
Your faithfulness reigns in my life. Oh, how good it is when brethren dwell together in unity. Our troupe performed the mime twice yesterday, 64 souls were touched. The time passes slowly and quickly all at once. Nahum 1:7 The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. HE cares for those who trust in him. Thank you Lord for your great care. God wants to demonstrate himself in signs and wonders today, everyday! My cry is that He use me and the entire team. May the measure of faith that is in each of us find release today. Big, Big, Big, A Big God is who we serve.

Day 4. Psalms 66:19-20 (please look it up and read it for yourself, so I don't have to type it) God is concerned with all that concerns me. I am amazed that evey kindred, every tribe longs to be connected to their maker. There is such a longing in the hearts of mankind to know their God with passion. Desperation often leads to total surrender, but, oh how sweet it is when we choose to commune with God because we recognize HIS constraining love. Today, my maker, my God I reach out to you with my whole being out of the profound knowledge that you love me. Help me today to be upright and holy in all of my ways. 136 people have prayed the sinner's prayer with us - Father God, may your great love constrain them and cause them to mature in you.

Day 5. 1 Thess 5:11 (read it for yourself, it is good)
Father, on this day that is set aside to honor you make us a direct extension of your character. We want to encourage and build up your people. Holy Spirit come flow through us as you desire. May lives be restored and the abundant life you have promised be made evident in each one of us. Power and glory are yours, Oh God, release them to us today - we expect to see evidence of your might as we meet others today. We rejoice in you, our Maker. We delight in YOU! You are Good! You are faithful! You are awesome to me!


Day 6: How can words descibe the joy of having Godly children? Praise you Jesus for upright children who love you and serve you faithfully. My heart is full as I meet this day. Knowing Jesus is so precious; my friend, Curt, hates that word - but there is none so kind, so true, so precious as my Savior. It is 6 days since we left Oregon to come to San Blas, Mexico and I am overwhelmed by the response in my spirit to this place. I am all to aware of my husband's heart being drawn to this place. I have witnessed this desire in him once before. Father God, make me willing to embrace your plan. Thank you for your great grace! You are altogether lovely. 231 people were touched on this trip by the grace and mercy of God and accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior.