Inspired.: January 2013

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

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Entrusted with much.

I received a letter the other day which including many other encouraging words,
Do not be afraid to lead. You have been entrusted with much and are able to teach others.

You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.
2 Timothy 2:2

When I think about leadership I can't help but think how God has been leading me all along. Not with fear, punishment, or even rewards. Rather He has used a person of quiet,genuine, and relentless love. Jesus.

Geese appear high over us,
pass, and the sky closes. Abandon,
as in love or sleep, holds
them to their way, clear,
in the ancient faith: what we need
is here. And we pray, not
for new earth or heaven, but to be
quiet in heart, and in eye
clear. What we need is here.
-Wendell Berry