LA DREAMCENTER, HERE WE COME!

Our Quarry Interns and a team of Rock Church leaders are on their to the LA DreamCenter. Keep them in your prayers as they travel as well as experience the many variegated sides of ministry to the streets of Los Angeles.

QUENCH REACHES ASIA!

What an amazing time we are living in! We are really excited to announce Quench, our campaign to bring water around the world, has made its way to Asia.
We just sent funds to dig TWO wells in Cambodia. This means that TWO villages now have water because of YOU, Rock Church! TWO villages who would otherwise NEVER have drinking water.
Matt. 10:42, we are bringing water around the world.

GIRLS OF FREEDOM LUNCH/MISSIONS TO ASIA

Our Girls of Freedom Lunch was fantastic! Our friend and ministry guest, Sarah Wehrli brought God's heart for His girls.
I felt like I stepped right into some fantastic dining rooms! Thank you to those of you who hosted tables. You have such a passion for hospitality and serving!

While I have been invited to minister on their Christmas in Cambodia outreach, I am working with Inspire International to set dates for an RC Mission Trip to Asia in 2010. It will be open to both men and women. Stay tuned for more information on that trip...

SERVED!!!

1000+ bags of school supplies, 1,200 bottles of H2Ohhhhh yeah and 2
pallets of food given out today. This is a pic of the pallets
distribution!

18,500 bottles of water given out thus far!

Thank you to all who SERVE!!

Night one of Ignite Camp

First Meeting

Seven gave love to her cousin, Lincoln today.

Welcome Lincoln Joseph Lee Brien!

DINNERS FROM A FRIEND

Okay. I'll 'fess up! I am terrible when it comes to preparing dinner. I have my "staple" recipes that I know will always turn out. One of which, I got from a fellow co-worker at Burger King, when I was first married! Thanks, Naomi (-: I don't know if I was afraid to venture out, thought it would take too much time and effort or just plain didn't want to fail.

Because I have always been one to force myself out of my comfort zone...I decided to put my predictable dinner life to the test. For the past three weeks, I have shopped and cooked ONLY from recipes given to me from my good friend (thanks, Mal!). I have mac and cheese on hand, just in case there is a major flop! That's right, no predictable 'chicken stuff,' spaghetti, stir-fry, etc. Some of the recipes were from an online source and included ingredients that aren't found in our hemisphere, I think. LOL So, I was further forced to improvise.

As dorky as this may seem, I have had fun. We had friends over and I warned them, "this is a new meal that I haven't tried before." I was really relieved when it turned out good. I have found a satisfaction when I bust out of my comfort zone and force myself to do things I think I am unskilled at or in fear of. Probably because I reinforce Phil. 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me" or 2 Tim. 1:7 "God has not given me a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind."

My brother, Ryan (in-law but who's gonna call him that?) just returned from a really intense Wake Boarding camp. I asked him if he was nervous. He said, "Yeah!" I am so proud of him. He is a fantastic boarder. He didn't need to improve or put himself under the pressure of learning new skills. He just did.

Seriously, who wants to settle for anything less than God's best?!

Seven's First Hair Cut

She loved it and posed for the cameras! I don't know if it is a good
or bad idea that she loves the salon!

INTERN GRADUATION 2009

Tomorrow evening is The Quarry Internship Graduation 2009! We will be honoring ALL THREE YEARS.

Please come out and honor them as they have served so amazingly for the past 9, 18 and 27 months!

CHERRY TALLY

Cherry Tally: 5.5 pounds
(yes, I have eaten 5.5 pounds)

DREAMCENTER UPDATE FROM MINISTRY DAY TWO

HERE IS ANOTHER UPDATE FROM KATHRYN AND THE QUARRY INTERNS:

Today we worked with two outreaches Under the Bridge in the morning & afternoon and Hope For Homeless Youth in the evening.

In the morning we went down to Skid Row and walked around to invite people to a hot meal later in the day. We passed out candy bars and information about their bus pick up for church on Thursdays and Sundays. As we walked we were able to get to know people and encourage them to come to the meal so we could have the opportunity to talk to them more.

When we returned after lunch we set up the hot meal. Some of us served the food and others walked around to pray and talk with people. The Under the Bridge feeding program goes to this particular area in Skid Row twice a week. We met a few people who were on fire for God. One lady in particular quizzed us in Bible trivia and actually knew quite a bit about the Bible. Another woman was encouraging all of us as we prayed in a circle after lunch. It was really neat to see how thankful everyone was for the free meal.

After dinner we teamed up with Hope For Homeless Youth and went down to the Santa Monica area to invite people to the pier for dinner. Clayton was able to share his testimony over the PA system with all of the homeless people who had gathered. Quite a few people came up to him and shared how impactful it was. Rex prayed with a gentleman for safety and health and he was moved to tears while Rex was talking with him. Hannah, Tim & Trevor met a man, and a woman who was two months pregnant and they were able to help them come back to the Dream Center to stay at the emergency shelter.

Overall it was a great second day of ministry! We are excited for our final day tomorrow. We’ll be working with the Food Truck & Metro Kids Outreaches.

Love you all,

The Interns & Kathryn

DREAMCENTER UPDATE FROM MINISTRY DAY ONE

Our Interns and Kathryn sent this update from the LA Dreamcenter:
Today we had our first outreach. We went with Hope for Homeless Youth (who partners with the Dream Center) to Venice Beach and handed out food to the homeless people. We broke up into groups of 3 and walked the beach passing out bag lunches and ministering. A lot of the people took the food and were very willing to talk about there beliefs and listened to our preaching about Jesus. We met a lot of interesting characters and learned that sometimes all they need is someone to listen. It was our first day of ministry so we are all still getting warmed up to the mission field. We are looking forward to the rest of the week. Keep us in your prayers and we miss you all and will see you all soon.

Love,

Interns + Ms. Kathryn

CHERRY TALLY

I am addicted to cherries. A friend let me know there are early, yet yummy ones available at Fred Meyer. I purchased some yesterday. Today, I have officially finished my first pound of cherries.

Here's to the start of the season:
Cherry Tally: one pound.

Happy Birthday, Eden!

Happy birthday, Eden Laneya Warren!! Travis and Gia, we love you and
are so excited for this life with you all.

UPDATE: INTERNS TO LA DREAM CENTER

I just received word that our Quarry Interns have safely arrived to the LA Dream Center. They just unpacked the van and settled in their rooms. Today is a "free day" so they will get a much needed shower (-: and head to do some sightseeing. They have a week full of feeding the poor, evangelizing on the streets, praying for people, attending services and many of the wonderful avenues of the LA Dreamcenter Ministry. Please keep them in your prayers.