Thank You Supporters!

Posted in General Articles by Renee Padgett on 7/24/2008

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Top Ten Truths

Posted in General Articles by Renee Padgett on 7/13/2008

“By faith we understand...”

Hebrews 11:3

Understanding usually unfolds in the experience.

-Bill Johnson

Over the past 11 months God has shown me truth after truth of how he sees me and what he has for me. With ten days to go - here are my top ten truths I love to think on from each month.

1) Thailand – He Loves Me.

2) Cambodia – He Chose Me.

3) Phillipines – He Uses Me.

4) China – He Listens.

5) Swaziland – He Heals.

6) South Africa – He Speaks.

7) Costa Rica – He Blesses.

8) Panama – He Frees.

9) Guatemala – He Revives Me.

10) Nicaragua – He Reveals Himself To Me.

I believe and claim these truths over my life, do they belong to you too?

What is a particular truth that God continues to speak into your life during this season?

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ONLY AIM

Posted in General Articles by Renee Padgett on 7/4/2008

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Guatemala: Marshmellows and Lava

Posted in General Articles by Renee Padgett on 6/21/2008

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Panama: Full Throttle

Posted in General Articles by Renee Padgett on 6/18/2008

"In him we LIVE and MOVE and EXIST." Acts 17:28

While in Panama we stayed at a place called PROVida. PROVida is a home for children that have been abandoned, abused, or malnourished due to extreme poverty. The children at PROVida are ages 6mo. to 16 years old. There are multiple PROVida homes around Panama City housing almost 400 children in all. We did everything with the kids while we stayed with them - sometimes it was hard to tell the difference between the kids and us. We ate what they ate (no exceptions), we played what they played, we slept when they slept (bed bugs, mosquitoes, and all), we learned what they learned (homework help), and I even found myself getting into trouble when they got into trouble! I had a blast with these kids, and they taught me so much! I found myself waking up each morning, shaking off the exhaustive heat famous to Panama and jumping headlong into another full day of uncertainty.

Before I knew it I was giving my 100% everyday like I'd never given it before on the race. It was exhausting, draining, and wonderful. I don't know what made me "kick it into turbo", if it was because I knew the kids didn't have much or that I just quickly grew to love them and wanted to share everything with them - my time, my energy, my peace, my quiet, and eventually my heart - they had it all, and it made all the difference. I didn't realize until the end, but by the time I walked out the door of PROVida for the last time and said goodbye to Carlos, Jose, Cristin, Eileen, Maylin, Laura, Manuel, Sherly, and Miguel I was empty - hands open, empty. I gave it all. No regrets, nothing left over.

Operating in that way required me to fill up everyday from the Word and from prayer. There was no way I could operate in my own strength on this one - to God be the glory - He was my constant fuel! In this way, I was learning such a need for complete dependency on the Lord for every step I took. Looking back I know I was in turbo speed, but why hadn't I been doing life like this since day one of the race? What did I do different this time that carried me above the circumstantial obstacles? For me, it came down to a choice. During my time at PROVida I chose Christ's strength, power, and way over mine for each moment. Turbo speed is what life is always supposed to look like (no matter what the speed limit signs say), operating fully in the power of the Holy Spirit. My hope is that I don't forget that.

"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary;
they will walk and not be faint."

Isaiah 40:31

Please be in prayer for the futures of the children at PROVida!

PROVida is privately funded and needs help continuing to provide for the physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs of its kids. If you're interested in sending groups, money, or items email PROVida at: fundacionprovida@gmail.com.

Nicaragua: New Song

Posted in General Articles by Renee Padgett on 6/18/2008

Visit New Song Mission Nicaragua at: http://www.newsongmissionnicaragua.com

From the Missionaries at New Song Mission Nicaragua:

"New Song Mission Nicaragua is a ministry of love and service to the people of rural NW Nicaragua. God called us to this mission through the direct invitation of a Nicaraguan pastor who asked for help in starting a church in the village of Candelaria. We began as an inexperienced group of North Americans, depending on God to help us plant a church and develop a thriving community. God has provided for this ministry through compassionate people who have joined hands with us to see the Kingdom of God come to this area. We thank God and our faithful friends.

Our vision is to see the cycle of poverty broken through hope for a new life in Jesus Christ. Native evangelists are starting new churches and are requesting our help and support. We have a Bible Training Center for these Pastors and invite US churches to partner with individual pastors and churches. It is our hope that you will be blessed and encouraged as you visit our site and that you will feel welcome to join this mission."

Plus One

Posted in General Articles by Renee Padgett on 6/9/2008

Internet in Panama has been very scarce, but I have so much to tell you!

I turned 23 last week here in Panama, and there are 23 things I hate to leave behind in Panama! Here they are:

1) Pastor Wilbur (Prison Ministry1 + Prison Ministry 2)

PRISONERS you can be PRAYING for:
Carlos
Odin
Aouen
Jonathan
Stephen
Osvaldo
Augusto

2) Emmanuel Baptist Church (Youth at risk Camp)

3) Casco Viejo

4) The Canal, of course!

5) "Cars" themed birthday parties!

6) The Causeway

7) The Kuna People Group

8) Puenta de Americas

9) Visits to the Principals Office

10) Panamanian Art

11) Denise (Clinic ministry)

12) Cesar

13) Paula

14) Esmilda

15) Eileen

16) Maylin

17) Jose

18) Cristian

19) Manuel

20) Laura

21) Miguel

22) Sherly

23) Carlos

A day in the life of...

Posted in General Articles by Renee Padgett on 5/23/2008

Future Fast!

Posted in General Articles by Renee Padgett on 5/22/2008

Hello All!

The "What's Next?" question has arrived, and its that time again to start looking into the next step. These past few days of debrief Adventures in Missions has been taking us through a "Life Planning" program that explores who God made us to be, and what He has designed us to do. This Saturday I'll be praying and fasting about the transition from the "World Race" to "What's Next" - where? what? when? who? how?

If you'd like, you may join me in praying and/or fasting for the future! I'm excited and open to whatever it is God has planned for this next season of my life. Expecting great things!!!

- Your Racer

have no fear...

Posted in General Articles by Renee Padgett on 5/13/2008

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