This is after we have eaten, Foil Anyone??????

This is Syva and Mark helping out.

The Bahamaian Foil Commitee

They come undercover to every event,
Whether held at work, home, church, in a hotel or tent,
They sit there disguised going along with the groove,
But watching and alert to make their move.
The food is all served, they eat heartily,
Peas n' rice, ham, coleslaw, chicken, macaroni,
Now with stomachs full, all ready and able,
They edge to the area with the serving table.
When they get there and take a good look,
One thing comes to mind "Now I'll not have to cook",
Then they quickly assess what they will need,
To fill all the mouths that they plan to feed.
Purses put down and hands all free,
They get extra plates, one, two, three,
Now comes the question, asked as smooth as oil,
'Excuse me honey, y'all have any foil?"
Then with foil in hand, like a demolition crew,
They clean up the table through and through,
Totally oblivious of onlookers' eyes,
They take up portions of every size.
All laden down and now ready to go,
They move towards the door faces aglow,
Waving, hailing, giving hugs and a kiss,
They drive off in their cars in food loving bliss.
Some persons present wonder "Hey, what's the deal?"
"These people so bold you think they for real?"
Yes, and it's natural for them for you see,
They are bona fide members of the Bahamian Foil Committee.

Folks if you have read any of my stories, I have troubles spelling.

I'm one of the 56. Are You?

fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too. Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.

i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabr igde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghi t pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs forwrad it.

If anyone out there ever read my blogs, sometime this is how I write. So if you see what I can read now you can understand why I do write sometimes.

This is something I recieved this morning.

When I say, "I am a Christian
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin.'
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven.
When I say, "I am a Christian
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need CHRIST to be my guide.
When I say, "I am a Christian
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say, "I am a Christian
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say, "I am a Christian
I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are far too visible but,
God believes I'm worth it.
When I say, "I am a Christian
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say, "I am a Christian
I'm not holier than thou.
I'm just a simple sinner
who received God's good grace, somehow.

Hey all you fathers out there, HAPPY DAY

I am sorry but yesterday I was in bed and I didn't feel like coming over here and writing. But today I am here and I just want to wish all you dad's out there a Happy Father's Day. It is sad around here about Father's Day. During Mother's day the streets are full of baskets and things to buy for your mom or wife. But this last Friday I didn't see one vender. they talked about it on the TV last night and how there is so many fathers out there that are not taking care of their family or kids.
I myself have been very honured in knowing so many good dads and fathers here in the islands. I know that they have been treated good this day. It is so funny how people look at you and just think you are a dad. When I was talking with my neighbors they all said Happy Father Day's to me. Yes I am a dad in so many ways here. But in real life I have ever have had children. But I know I have been a dad to many through out my time on this earth.

There are a couple of pictures.

I did a couple of pictures

Hey I am back HOME here in the Bahamas.

Yes folks my time away was very interesting. My mom is coming along, she has been using her walker and that alone is a blessing. You know as well as I, when you give up walking, using a wheelchair all the time. You just don't want to walk again. By God's grace is walking and getting around the house. She has been out of the house three time during my stay, you know shopping. Good Will, Save Lot and other stores. There is still a prayer request for her. During this time I have noticed she memory is not to good any more. motor skills have slowed way down. So if you think of me or her prayer is very much still needed.
I am so glad I had a chance to see some of you guys, during my time there. I know I missed out with a few of you. Near the end of my time there I really wanted to spent time with her and just chill out. I look back at this trip as a time get get re changed and try to connect with more people. Only He know what will happen with that.
I do want to say thank you every one that gave me their time and fellowship. I will be back in town, maybe around Christmas. So PLEASE if you guys want to talk or just find out more about what I have been doing. Feel free to E mail at toms@alcbahamas.org
I will write about some of the trip next time. Looking at the pictures I took, NOT. I wanted to get pictures of my friends, but I just didn't think of it. Next time.

Just a up date on how things are going.

Yes my time here is almost over. But the point I want to make is, how I loose faith and depend on others. Just yesterday morning I woke up and ask what would you like me to do today? Mean while I have already made plains to see this person at this time help at the church, parking, after that go to lunch with a other friend. Then after that go over to another church to help break down things from this last week-end. (VDC). Okay Lord so what do you want me to do?????
Well I sat there and just realized how my faith is in people not Him. I am trying to meet as many people as I could knowing I was leaving Tuesday morning around 10am. Folks, why does it take so long for me to realize that He is running this show, NOT ME. Okay so I got some coffee and looked at my mom's home and said I need to help her. I have pretty much been using my mom and her home to raise funds so I can do His work. So now I start weeding and cutting down things and pretty much worked all day cleaning up around her home. Then her and I went out to a couple of stores and went to the cemetery to let her see my dad's grave site. Boy it sure was a long day and I just thank my Lord for it.
A couple of days ago, had breakfast with a friend, he was telling me why worry about your funds? Is He in control of my life? The that same day I ran into another guy I have not seen for over 4 years. he said pretty much the same. So folks I just want to let you know I am staying at the Centre until He tells me different and if I use my funds up, He will provide.
About my mom, she is doing much better, getting around and things. But I have noticed her mind is not as sharp as it use to be. My sister said things that I believe I should just go back and if I get a call. I will come back and we will deal with it then. Thank you so much for your prayers and just knowing that you have been praying for her and I. It is neat.

Hey guys, it is Labor Day in Bahamas

Yes this is the day that the people there have off and have some time to reflex on their jobs.
I am still here in Ft Laud, Fl. Things have changed up a little. My mom is back home now. She seams to be doing well. All I ask is keep her in your prayers and me too.
Reason for me is, during my time in the Bahamas, I have been spending more that I have been receiving. That means I have been taking money out of my saving. There is a saying at Calvary Chapel, when God guilds He provides. So I am at a fork in the road now. During my time here I have been handing out my card that has all the information about my ministry. Folks that is pretty much all I can do, plus e mails and this blog.
Getting back to my mom, she is using her walker and getting around. So that alone is answered prayer. Now to see how she does taking care of herself. I know my sister Betsy is there to help her. But I don't want her to get burned out. She is willing to do pretty much anything for her. But where do I fit in? As my mom is my step mom, should I come back here and help Betsy? So please hear my heart and understand I just want to do what HE wants. So if you think of us, say a little prayer to show me what I should do. Folks you know how I love helping out at the ALC. So like I said before I am at a fork in the road.
I would love to hear from you and to hear your prayer request too. My e mail address is toms@alcbahamas.org

8th graders moving up.

Just want to show you something.

The picture you see above is from the 8th grade student that have just been push out to the next level, to high school today. Just thought how neat God is. This is just a group of kids that I had in 1st grade Wednesday night bible school, at Calvary. Back then I had a chance to teach the 1st graders on Wednesday night, during the time Pastor Bob was teaching the older folks. I did that for over three years. Some of these kids were there back then. I sat there and watched the things happen, and then realized I was used in each of these kids lives. Then while some had a chance to talk. Most of them spoke of ALC how their time there changed their lives. They talked of The Aids Camp. the schools and so on. What I am talking about is during the school year they have a chance to come over to Adventure Learning Centre. During their stay I even get a day to work with them. So a couple of them came up and said hi and ask how things are doing over there. My God just loves to bless me and show me that I am right where I am suppose to be at.
Earlier this morning I had the chance to do the devotion for the staff at Calvary, ground s and all that work in the back ground. During that time I talked of Book of Acts. Where Luke speaks about how the people came together to help each other out. So the missionaries could do what God has called them to do. Plus I explained all about where I think He wants me. It is so neat to see God using the students and even staff telling me to keep on helping there until He calls me out. I shared about how my funds are way down and we can only look back and see all He has done already in my life to see it is His timing NOT TOM's. So folks please keep my mom in prayer and myself too.
I would love to hear from you. Please e mail me at toms@alcbahamas.org

Hello everyone.

I have made it here, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. But you know it is not always easy to get where you think you are to go. I really don't have any excuse but, I could not print my flight information. The day i book this flight was about four weeks ago. So during this time I have had a chance to sleep and forget everything. So Friday morning, I got a ride to the airport, Nassau. Walked up and handed the my passport, it seamed funny but she was really take a long time. I asked her is every thing okay? She tells me that I was suppose to fly out Thursday, the day before. I told her no, I know i put in Friday the 30th. She comes back and tells me she is sorry but, she is not able to help me out. That day first day for Spirit to not be able to add flight to the this day. So i walked down the area asking the other airlines prices, it ranged from $140. to $239.00. I just stood there and ask my Lord why? So I asked if this airport had wireless Internet? Sorry NO. I talked with one of the s at Bahamas air. She understood but told me that is the best she could do. So I looking back at the flight I should have flown, it really was not a great deal after all. Spirit, $145.00 round trip. This trip cost me now $285.00. I know it is my problem. So I the flight I had a chance to talk with guy that goes to Calvary Chapel South Beach. I told him about the Adventure Learning Centre. I gave him a card. Then the two women I was sitting next to, Bahamians. We talked too about the Centre. Got to Miami, Fl. meet a couple that was form South America ? We where traveling on the TRI RAIL. Told them all about ALC. So I had a nice time with differ people. Now while traveling on the Tri Rail, I tried calling my sister. I told her I would be at the station around 2pm. Plus I would call her when I go on the Tri rail. It is now 4pm. I try and the numbers I have are not right. So I called my mom at the home. She gives me a number. I try calling it, a guy answers and tells me wrong number and don't call back, this is his cell phone. So now I am not sure what or even where I should get off at. If I get off at Cypress I could walk 1 1/2 mile to the church maybe get a ride up to Boca. I just ask my Lord, I had peace. So I rode it all the way up to Boca. I am getting off the train, guess what? My sister and brother in law are sitting right in front of the door I got off. I ask them, have you been waiting since 2pm ? No Lenny tells me that they just got there and sat down. My God is BIG. So I am here until June 10. So if you want to see me or talk. Please e mail me or call me at 954-304-0249.