Here you’ll find some of our current rants and deep thoughts…(about as deep as a kiddie pool). Please read and feel free to leave us your thoughts and comments…
Our Thoughts...
The Final Countdown…
The VW Prophet
The other day we had quite a moment of divine encouragement that I thought I should share. The last couple of weeks have been pretty stressful here at home. Melissa has been running full-speed ahead working on packing up this house. We’ve been packing, selling, moving and grooving and it’s causing our heads […]
Final Roatan Post
Yes, I know we will be here one more evening, but based on today’s activities and the schedule we will have tomorrow, I probably won’t post again until we return home. This has been an incredible week and there is so much to share with all of you. First off, let me just say thank […]
read more...4th Roatan Post
What a day! Can you say DIVINE APPOINTMENTS?!?!?! This morning I joined Larry Benson for a quick breakfast and a few more hours of deep conversation. We had a great time to talk and celebrate together how God is bringing things together in amazing ways with the I.W.C. From there, Larry and I went to […]
read more...3rd Roatan Post
Thank you again for your prayers. Yesterday seemed to rush by in a blur. We woke up in the morning and hooked up with Larry Benson, (Alternative Missions Helene ministry director). We enjoyed breakfast together, met more local business owners and then had a few hours of great discussions with Larry about Roatan, the IWC […]
read more...2nd Roatan Post
Days coming to an end and believe it or not…no rain. It seems to rain all night and be nice and cool during the day. Skies were cloudy all day, but we had a wonderful breeze. The cool air made it hard to tell if this was actually Roatan or not.
We had a very productive […]
Roatan Post
Had a GREAT day here in Roatan. This morning we gathered together with the folks at the International Worship Center. There were nearly 40 people who came together for praise and worship and an incredible sermon from Larry Benson, (AM’s director in Helene). I was able to share with the church a little of our […]
read more...October 2008 Update
Many of you have heard the news, but for those of you who haven’t…no, we’re not pregnant… we’re moving! Yes, the Dyck family is headed back to Roatan, Honduras in early 2009. Just over 11 years ago, Melissa and I met on this small Caribbean island and now, after 10 years of marriage, we’re […]
read more...August 2008 Update
Costa Rica
This past month I spent 2 weeks in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica hosting a short term outreach team from California. Although this team was an amazing highlight for me personally, I came away from the outreach with a very heavy heart for our ministry in PV. The best way for […]
Tepic Update
For those of you who check back here regularly, you can find out how I am doing in Tepic with the team from Phoenix by logging on to http://elevationbuckeye.vineage.com . Just click on the link for trip blog and check out all that’s happening. Thanks again for your prayers and support. We love you all!
Jeremy […]
Team Hoyt
I’d like to share something brief that inspires me. Some of you may know the story of Dick and Richard Hoyt. Richard was born with cerebral palsy. He is unable to speak or to walk. His parents never treated him differently and put him through public school. Through the use of a computer, he is […]
read more...GLORY HALLELUJAH!
Quick post…we are now headed for week 3 of no dirty diaper accidents here in the Dyck household. Max and Clay have for the most part figured out the basic mechanics of utilizing the toilet. Even while we are out and about, they still are able to use public restrooms to take care of business. […]
read more...No pics….yet
I have returned from a week in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. It was an excellent week filled with challenge, joy, love, suffering and victory. Our team in Tepic is doing an amazing job of re-imagining what the church could look like. Instead of hosting long services, they challenge their members to get out of their seats […]
read more...Update from Tepic…
Just wanted to post a quick update from Tepic. We (myself and my friend/neighbor, Stuart) arrived safely in Puerto Vallarta on the 10th. We stayed in Puerto Vallarta for a day, collecting photos, video and information to assist us as we finalize our short term outreach plans. On Tuesday the 12th, we hopped on a […]
read more...Heading for Tepic…
I wanted to post a quick blog and ask for your prayers for my upcoming trip to Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. I will be leaving on Sunday morning for 7 days. I will be traveling with my dear friend, Stuart Thurlkill who is a professional photographer and a church planter here in Phoenix. Stu and his […]
read more...Dirty Diapers & Obedience
Ok, so as I have said before, being a Dad has taught me great lessons about the heart of the Father. I thought I’d share my latest revelation with you about obedience. This lesson came from the most obscure place…a dirty diaper.
Max and Clay are right smack dab in the middle of potty training. For […]
Huckabee’s Response…
He may not win the G.O.P., but Mike Huckabee sure is speaking the truth in a real way as he hits the campaign trail!
read more...Bono - On the Move…
In February of 2006, Bono, (lead singer of U2 and aids activist) was asked to speak at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC. The following is the transcript of his speech. I can only say that I was profoundly affected by his words and challenged by his vision. This is a long post, but […]
read more...Why I Raise Support
I decided that as 2008 gets off to a quick start, I should send out a quick communication regarding one simple, but enormous aspect of my ministry…fund raising. Fund raising isn’t the most enjoyable aspect of my ministry, however, I see the whole issue of fund-raising as much bigger than just economics. Here are some […]
read more...Little Drummer Boy
One of the churches we partner with is called Life Church.tv. They have multiple campuses all over the US and are an amazing, innovative church that is doing so many creative things to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. At one of their campuses in Edmond, OK they have a worship pastor […]
read more...Washington D.C.
This past week I traveled with my neighbor to Washington D.C. It has been an incredibly hectic past few months and as Christmas approaches, it has only increased in its insanity. A couple of our friends blessed Melissa and I with free airline tickets and so Stu and I decided to make a break for […]
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