Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 20:35 from The Lord's Humbled... - John Reeves, View Original Posting
In our family study, Mark 5 taught us about Jesus dealing with the demon entity(ies) called Legion.
Jesus removed these demons from the man. Jesus did not fear the demons. Jesus talked with the demons. Jesus was feared by the demons. Jesus allowed them to go to the pigs. Jesus healed the demonic man.
What demon is there that will not bow to Jesus? What demon do we have to fear if Jesus is leading our way?
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Sat, 11/05/2011 - 18:34 from The Lord's Humbled... - John Reeves, View Original Posting
In our family's study, we touched on Mark 4. Our discussion centered on the parable of the soils.
In short, the soils are people and the seed is the word of God. People have the choice to be truly receptive to the word of God by applying it in their life in a consistant lifestyle. It is not intended to be fake or short-lived. Rather, it is a choice of dedication to the "living word" - Jesus Christ.
Let us all live by an obedient faith in Jesus Christ.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 16:08 from The Lord's Humbled... - John Reeves, View Original Posting
Last night our family started to read the gospel of Mark. Each of us took turns reading from Scripture. Afterword, we talked a little, had a prayer, and hugged each other on the way to bed.
There are benefits to studying the word with your family. (My oldest two children are 9 and 10 years old.)
Improve reading skills. Improve study skills. Improve family structure. Improve dedication to God's word. Improve relationship with God through an obedient faith in Jesus Christ.
We love our children. Yet, we know that if God isn't first in their life, because of our lack of teaching, we have done a disservice to God as parents.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 02:50 from The Lord's Humbled... - John Reeves, View Original Posting
Without a doubt, God gave children as blessings.
Are they blessings to provide us entertainment? Are they blessings to bring us pride? Are they blessings only for their obedience? Are they blessings for their future ability to provide us monetary gifts?
Hmmm?
Maybe their blessings because they offer us (as parents) opportunities to glimpse how God might look at us (people). We need His love. We need His discipline. We need His patience. We need His grace. We need His teachings. We need His provisions. We need His law. We need . . . .
What honest parent, who looks within themselves, doesn't see God's desire for the lost in their baby's eyes. Who doesn't sense a deep awareness of the need to nurture "a little one" toward Christ.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Wed, 05/19/2010 - 18:34
Greetings from the Skeltons!
In this update: NATIONAL YOUTH RALLY IN SIBIU UNITY MEETINGS BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS BIBLE STUDIES FAMILY UPDATES WE NEED YOUR HELP THANK YOU EEM FOR THE NEW ROMANIAN SONGBOOKS
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 18:28
Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
It is a joy to share with you all the different ways God has been blessing the work in Sibiu, Romania. We are all very grateful for the prayers, letters of encouragement, care packages, and support you have extended to my family and the ongoing work that is taking place. Here is an overview of what took place in 2009 and what has transpired so far in 2010:
APRIL 2009 - FEBRUARY 2010
WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH THE FUTURE PLANS FOR 2010
PRAYER CONCERNS
CONTACTING US
APRIL 2009
We worked on sound proofing several of our portable cubicle walls.
Hosted Ryan Bungee for several weeks as he considered coming to work with us here in Sibiu. It was a joy working with him and I appreciated his help. Ryan decided to join classmates he went to school with at Sunset who are preparing to go to another mission field. We wish him all the best.
Short trip to the states to attend Grandfather's funeral.
Preached my first funeral in Romania. Longtime member Violetta Fekete passed from this life leaving a legacy of service. I am thankful for the opportunity to have known her and be apart of her life.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 14:40
Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
We want to thank everyone for their prayers as we traveled back to Romania. To hear more about our journey visit my wife's blog at www.skeltonfamilyadventures.blogspot.com
The adjustment of setting our internal clocks forward eight hours to Romania time is almost complete. We are back in the full swing of things once more.
One of the reasons for this update is to share with you how God is blessing the work in Sibiu. We have emphasized the importance of the members getting involved in the Lord's work. This has become evident during our absence when we were in the states. Ana Maria was baptized into Christ on Sunday, February 15th. This Junior university student has been in our thoughts and prayers for some time now. Please pray for her as she continues to grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord. Pray that her faith be strengthened and that the Church can be a source of encouragement as she begins her walk with the Lord. In addition to the baptism the members have been doing some visitation, planning an upcoming lock-in, as well as continuing to meet for worship.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Wed, 12/10/2008 - 15:32
Hey Everyone,
We hope and pray this newsletter finds you doing well! We love and miss all of you. May the Lord bless wherever you are and whatever you are doing for Him.
Submitted by Preacherboytroy on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 23:12
Hey everybody, I was at Sunset last Thursday to visit one of the AIMer's that was in my Youth group. Man it was a great encouragement. I left home early, about 5:30 am so that I could go to chapel. I find it very ironic that I used to gripe about having to go to chapel every morning when I was a student, but now it is one of the things that I miss the most. Well, I got to sit down and talk with Charles Speer. We had a great conversation. We talked about my ministry here in Lovington, the school and our good friends in New Zealand. I need to give a shout out to my buds Justin, Jen, Rylee and little Justin (any day now), Lij and Kristen and Skylar and Morgan, you guys are inspirations to us all. Oh yea, I can"t forget Jonathan. Hey bigguy.
As Charles and I were talking he encouraged me to write this blog about our ministry here.
