Reaching Out in Phoenix, Arizona

Mini International Outreach

Kids & Ballons = Fun! My New Friends from Bhutan

Last weekend I was invited to participate in a kids outreach. It was held at a large apartment complex that houses many refugees from other nations.

The kids were "wired" especially when one of the team members brought a live lamb from their farm, as an object lesson.

The object lesson. There IS a lamb in there.

The kids had fun but I'm not sure the lamb thought it was such a great idea. It got more attention in 90 minutes than it has ever had in its young life.

Refugees from Bhutan, Nepal, Syria, the Middle East and India showed up to turn it international outreach in the middle of the city of Phoenix.

Behavioral Problems
The next morning I was able to minister at a home for children with serious behavior problems. About 18 kids showed up for a puppet show, mini-message and bible study on the power of our words, and of course, treats.

The ages of both boys and girls ranged from 9 to 17 years old. Many of these kid's problems stemmed from their mothers being on drugs during their pregnancy. This is not to big for God. These kids can be healed just like any other medical issue.

Youth Detention Facility
This Tuesday evening, I am scheduled to minister at the boys section of a youth detention facility in North Phoenix. So far, I haven't heard from the Arizona Department of Corrections about my clearance to enter but don't expect a problem.

Be in agreement that these young men have open hearts to hear and respond to God's Word.

Blessings,
Rev. Lawrence Blakeslee