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HOUSTON ARTS TEAM

August 31,2012- July 2013 I will be serving with a program called Mission year. Mission year is an urban ministry program focused on Christian service and discipleship. I will be living and working with a team of people in Houston, TX to serve and create community through the avenue of the arts. The majority of my time I will be serving at St. John's Church in downtown Houston. The program is committed to the command of Jesus to “love God and love people,” by placing the needs of our neighbors first and developing committed disciples of Christ with a heart for the poor. The day by day schedule includes intentional community, professional service, discipleship, neighborhood outreach, church partnership, and education/training. (for more info check out the links on the sidebar)

Pray: for a heart to love God and love people.
Home: 2611 Tierwester Street Houston,TX 77004
Contact: cynthia.javaras@gmail.com

Friday, September 7, 2012

Mission year begins!!!



front 3:Laura(team leader),Bella,Me,back 3:Stephen,Thomas,Bri

Amanda and Derrick (married team)
 It is amazing to think that I have only been in my new house in Houston for a week!  I have spent the past 7 days unpacking, attending training sessions, getting to know my teammates, walking around our neighborhood, going on a scavenger around the city, and spending time journaling/sketching.  I arrived last friday August 31st and was immediately amazed at how welcoming and caring the people in the program were!  I instantly was able to connect with people and by the end of the week know that we are becoming a family.  This week we were able to learn more about mission year and also visit our service sites which we will be serving at 4 out of 7 days a week.  My service site will be The Art Project, Houston (TAPH) which is a mental health and self-empowerment project of the Bread of Life, Inc. facilitating the healing and transition of homeless men and women of Houston, Texas through the discovery of the creative self and therapeutic art experiences. I am beyond thankful for this opportunity and will begin serving at the site this monday September 10!!!  http://www.theartprojecthouston.org/

"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
 This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
 For he will rescue you from every trap
and protect you from deadly disease.
 He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection." -Psalm 91:1-4

to check out more pictures from this week visit my facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/CynthiaJavarasMissionYear?ref=hl

I heard this song in the coffee shop I was sitting in and realized that I love it!

 
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