Vancouver, BC (July 25-30)

Tonight… We all took part in something called “The Concert of Prayer”. As helpful and fruitful as sermons may be, tonight we focused on prayer. Prayer of the God-centered kind. Literally… an hour of prayer. It was incredible to see followers of Christ – from student to student leader – praying to our God, begging Him to start a revival in Canada. Please join all of us tonight by praying for the following: The church planter you are working with this week; neighbors in the vicinity of your ministry site; any specific people you have encountered on your ministry site; this city and the work of the local churches that will continue even though this project ends in a few days. Also, for your hometown, your children’s schools, your state and the impact of your church on its surrounding communities.

Respectfully, Casey Roth

Ahoy! Today, I had the chance to converse with representatives from both Mineral Wells and Lifepointe Church!

First off, Mineral Wells! I spoke with MaryAnn, and she told me all about how her group went throughout downtown Vancouver washing windows for free. In her words they “…[talked] with people and [told] them where [they] were from and why [they] were here.” She asks that we prayer for the people of Vancouver to be more open to the gospel message.

Secondly, Lifepointe Church! I chatted a bit with a man by the name of Justin Wilkerson. He informed me that him and his team were joyful bust all day fixing up someone’s yard on Behalf of the church plant Church On the Rock; laying some sod, more specifically. Also, yesterday they prayer-walked. Furthermore, they plan on hanging out with the Kids On the Rock. Justin asked that we pray for the success of the church plant’s service ministry.

Check back in tomorrow folks!

Respectfully, Casey Roth

Yesterday, ladies and gentlemen, I was graced with the fine opportunity to speak with two representatives from the Glen Meadows group. First off, I spoke with the lovely Brittany Patterson, a participant. She proceeded to explain to me how her half of the Glen Meadows group worked with the Blessed Baptist church plant. She mentioned how they were currently in the process of staging a Block Party within the area in which Blessed Baptist is attempting to reach out to. Some activities included face painting, crafts, a performance by an illusionist, et cetera. Some activities that are planned for the rest of the week include skits, mini-sermons spoken by students and more music. Some things she asked us to pray about were, as she puts it, “…to reach across to these kids… that they would get something out of this.”

Secondly, I also spoke with the leader of Glen Meadows, Mr. William Rainey. The church plant his half worked with was called Gateway. He informed me that they canvassed the neighborhood surrounding Gateway inviting folks to church and passing out “Evang-a-cubes” which had gospel tracks written upon it. He continued t tell me of how they eventually plan on going to the local mall to perform similar tasks for Gateway. He would like us to pray for a Hindu lady that accepted Christ that day; that the church planters do not become discouraged; and also for the people of Vancouver whom are indifferent to the gospel.

Ladies and Gents… All theses PowerPlant-faring blokes arrived safe and sound today for registration and such. Mr. Nathan, our Project Coordinator, drove home an important message – “We’re just WATCHING unless God is AWAKENING” – tonight before the students prepared for their first tasks among many upon the coming morn’.

A prayer from our Music Leader:

Lord Most High, we thank you so much for this opportunity to come to the city of Vancouver and serve the churches here. The journey for many of these churches has been long and stressful, but Lord You are our strength when we are weak. We pray You give us a passion for the people of Vancouver; to serve them and love them as You love them. I pray that we would be fully surrendered to You, willing and ready to do whatever You have called of us to do. I pray Lord that we would be sacrificial and completely selfless. I pray that we would point others to You and that we would worship You with our lives. This week is Yours Lord. We cannot do anything of significance apart from You. So Lord we ask that You use us, teach us and mold us this week. We praise You that You are the God of this city, and that You have allowed us to be a part of Your Kingdom work. May you receive all the glory and honor and praise. Amen.

      - Amber Cook

Respectfully, Casey Roth

Ladies and Gentlemen… Your favorite, professional PowerPlant team has assembled and is ready to facilitate  this week’s upcoming project in Vancouver, British Columbia. Like all great PowerPlant teams, this team is equipped with a brilliant Audio/visual Technician (TK Spencer; center right), a talented Music Leader (Amber Cook; center left), an organized Office Manager (Rachel Endel; far left) and a brilliant, talented, organized and highly attractive Program Specialist (Casey Roth; far right).

Vancouver is the eighth largest city in Canada with a population of 578,000 (2006 census) and has one of the mildest climates in Canada with temperatures averaging around 3 degrees celsius in January and 18 degrees celsius in July. It covers 114.7 sq km (44.3 sq miles), and is part of Metro Vancouver, the third largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a population of 2.1 million (2006 census). The percentage of Vancouver residents whose first language is English is 49.1 per cent and Chinese is 25.3 per cent.

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