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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 28, 2012

Week 4!

So I began this week by going to an Astros game with a couple of my team members!  The Astros won and it was amazing to be in a sports realm again.  I am so thankful to be able to experience different parts of the city this year and learn about cultures.  This week our team met up with Pastor Rudy from our church, St Johns Downtown.  We shared a meal of enchiladas while laughing, talking, and simply enjoying eachothers company.  This past week I connected with some of the artists from the Art project as we prepare for our upcoming show of charcoal peices next week!
Throughout this fall I will have the oppportunity to share my testimony along with hearing how God has worked in the hearts of my teammates.  This week I was blessed to hear from Laura (alum team leader) about how God used her past experiences to shape the person she is today!  Throughout this technology fast God has been speaking to me how powerful a story can be.  Everyone has a story whether they choose to tell it or not. 


"Then Jesus said, Come to me all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28

"Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance."
1 Corinthians 13:7



"Yes, everything is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord."
Philippians 3:8

"Let all that I am praise the Lord;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
Let all that I am praise the Lord;
may I never forget the good things he does for me.
He forgives all my sins
and heals all my diseases.
He redeems me from death and crowns me with love
and tender mercies.
He fills my life with good things.
My youth is renewed like the eagle's!"
-Psalm 103:1-5

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