And here is a link to the CWAM video played at the breakfast:
http://defenderdirect.wistia.com/m/LC3aac#_media_855639
God is soooo gooood :-)
Monday, February 20, 2012
CWAM logo & details
You can check out our ministry at www.CWAM.com
And here is a link to the CWAM video played at the breakfast:
http://defenderdirect.wistia.com/m/LC3aac#_media_855639
God is soooo gooood :-)
And here is a link to the CWAM video played at the breakfast:
http://defenderdirect.wistia.com/m/LC3aac#_media_855639
God is soooo gooood :-)
More Super Bowl pics
Dave & Jess on stage
Dave sharing details about the vision for CWAM with past SB champion and 49er Brent Jones
Official SB Breakfast Program with CWAM logo
Outside Lucas Oil Stadium moments before the game
Dave and David with good friends Dave and Matt Gibson at the game
Dave sharing details about the vision for CWAM with past SB champion and 49er Brent Jones
Official SB Breakfast Program with CWAM logo
Outside Lucas Oil Stadium moments before the game
Dave and David with good friends Dave and Matt Gibson at the game
Super Bowl Breakfast sponsored by CWAM
Maybe some of you have heard us talk about our new ministry called Companies With A Mission or CWAM for short.
This is taking up much of our life nowadays as we continue to see that God's plans are bigger than our own. You may recall that our mission experience was with YWAM (youth with a mission). Well CWAM is a separate organization that we have started in the US to "introduce the needs of business to the needs of missions". We find that business needs Heart & Purpose while missions need Resources and Money. Each has what the other needs!
So our initial focus has been to help Business Leaders take mission trips with their families. We find literally hundreds of folks saying "I've always wanted to take a mission trip with my family". We provide a turnkey mission experience for these folks. Lotsa fun!
Anyway, God opened a door for CWAM to sponsor the official Super Bowl Breakfast the day before the big game here in our hometown, Indianapolis! It was amazing, over 2,000 attendees. The SB targets the same Business Decision Makers that we wish to target with CWAM :-)
It was an amazing event. London Fletcher a 14 year veteran Defensive player for the Washington
Redskins was awarded the NFL Man of the Year Award at the breakfast. He
started a ministry called London Bridge to help at risk youth bridge the
gaps in their lives. The NFL Man of the year is one of only two awards
voted on by the players themselves.
Bart Starr an absolutely amazing human being presented London with his award.
Bart Starr has single-handedly made this breakfast the great success it is. This was the 25th anniversary of the breakfast and Bart Starr's been at them all. Bart was the MVP of the first two super bowls that he played in with the Green Bay Packers.
We had the great pleasure of having he and his wife Cherry at our home the night before the breakfast. We were so humbled at these great servants of God and their fellow man.
Below:
Bart & Cherry at our home
Bart presenting award to London Fletcher NFL Man of the Year 2012
This is taking up much of our life nowadays as we continue to see that God's plans are bigger than our own. You may recall that our mission experience was with YWAM (youth with a mission). Well CWAM is a separate organization that we have started in the US to "introduce the needs of business to the needs of missions". We find that business needs Heart & Purpose while missions need Resources and Money. Each has what the other needs!
So our initial focus has been to help Business Leaders take mission trips with their families. We find literally hundreds of folks saying "I've always wanted to take a mission trip with my family". We provide a turnkey mission experience for these folks. Lotsa fun!
Anyway, God opened a door for CWAM to sponsor the official Super Bowl Breakfast the day before the big game here in our hometown, Indianapolis! It was amazing, over 2,000 attendees. The SB targets the same Business Decision Makers that we wish to target with CWAM :-)
It was an amazing event. London Fletcher a 14 year veteran Defensive player for the Washington
Redskins was awarded the NFL Man of the Year Award at the breakfast. He
started a ministry called London Bridge to help at risk youth bridge the
gaps in their lives. The NFL Man of the year is one of only two awards
voted on by the players themselves.
Bart Starr an absolutely amazing human being presented London with his award.
Bart Starr has single-handedly made this breakfast the great success it is. This was the 25th anniversary of the breakfast and Bart Starr's been at them all. Bart was the MVP of the first two super bowls that he played in with the Green Bay Packers.
We had the great pleasure of having he and his wife Cherry at our home the night before the breakfast. We were so humbled at these great servants of God and their fellow man.
Below:
Bart & Cherry at our home
Bart presenting award to London Fletcher NFL Man of the Year 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Dominican Republic
Today we had the unexpected delight of a short walking tour through Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic. What rich history!! I'm embarrassed to say "I had no idea!" It was great to learn more about this nation that we plan to serve with Ywam & homes of hope.
Highlights & pictures...
The Dominican Republic flag is the only flag with a bible on it.
The first catholic mass in the new world occurred here in January 6, 1494 when Columbus brought back a Priest with him. When Columbus died he considered his major accomplishment as the spreading of Christianity.
The first cathedral in new world was built here 1523 to 1540. Columbus was buried him this cathedral until 1992, 500 anniversary of the new world. Pope came here for celebration to move his bones to the Columbus Light House.
President & Bishop.
The first painting ever brought to Americas.
Sir Francis Drake was a pirate/hero from England that used the cathedral as his home. Notice the hand cut off the bishop. The bishop was holding a gold cross a d Drake took it with him when he left.
First University in Americas. It was Started by St. Thomas Aquinas.
Home of Christopher Columbus' son Diego. The 3rd floor was burned burned by Drake sO just two floors now. The home is a replica of one in Toledo Spain.
This city was walled and contains the main artery ricer to reach the island Columbus required all explorers to stop at the city to register in new world. If they did not stop then their discoveries & claims were not considered legal.
Highlights & pictures...
The Dominican Republic flag is the only flag with a bible on it.
The first catholic mass in the new world occurred here in January 6, 1494 when Columbus brought back a Priest with him. When Columbus died he considered his major accomplishment as the spreading of Christianity.
The first cathedral in new world was built here 1523 to 1540. Columbus was buried him this cathedral until 1992, 500 anniversary of the new world. Pope came here for celebration to move his bones to the Columbus Light House.
President & Bishop.
The first painting ever brought to Americas.
Sir Francis Drake was a pirate/hero from England that used the cathedral as his home. Notice the hand cut off the bishop. The bishop was holding a gold cross a d Drake took it with him when he left.
First University in Americas. It was Started by St. Thomas Aquinas.
Home of Christopher Columbus' son Diego. The 3rd floor was burned burned by Drake sO just two floors now. The home is a replica of one in Toledo Spain.
This city was walled and contains the main artery ricer to reach the island Columbus required all explorers to stop at the city to register in new world. If they did not stop then their discoveries & claims were not considered legal.
Haitian Refugee Camp in the DR
-Jessica Lindsey
"You may not be able to change the whole world, but you can change one person's whole world."
sent from my iPhone
The YWAM base here in the DR teaches a Vacation Bible School every Sat in one of the many Haitian Refugee camps. I was able to go along and it was such a rewarding experience. The children are so beautiful and happy! Life is funny that way...just a hug or a piggy back ride meant so much to them!!!
From Mother Teresa: "Only in heaven will we see how much we owe to the poor for helping us to love God better because of them."
Friday, February 10, 2012
Wow! What a difference 4 feet makes
This new design in the Dominican Republic is 20 x 20!! It has two bedrooms. Living room and kitchen separate!!! Amazing. Plus a front and back door!!!
Another great idea. Put the door on he side so the rain doesn't run over the doorway.
Great story. This is first Homes of Hope in Dominican Republic. A pastor was trying to build a new church and was living with three kids in a shack. He said, "I will focus on building a church for the Lord, He will provide me a home."
He was correct. Just before the Pastor finished building his church, Homes of Hope gave him a home!!!!
God's Fulfillment!!
Another great idea. Put the door on he side so the rain doesn't run over the doorway.
Great story. This is first Homes of Hope in Dominican Republic. A pastor was trying to build a new church and was living with three kids in a shack. He said, "I will focus on building a church for the Lord, He will provide me a home."
He was correct. Just before the Pastor finished building his church, Homes of Hope gave him a home!!!!
God's Fulfillment!!
First Homes of Hope done by DEFENDER in the Dominican Republic
We visited the first house built by DEFENDER here six months ago. The family is sooooooo happy healthy & terrific. The little son was soo smart. Feels so good to know he has a roof in the rain. A door to lock at night. A light to read by!!!
The little dude I loved from the home.
The view across street from house. All playing baseball. The next major leaguers.
All the locals beg to have u take their pic n show it to u. They don't have digital cameras. They don't have pictures. They don't have MIRRORS!
The little dude I loved from the home.
The view across street from house. All playing baseball. The next major leaguers.
All the locals beg to have u take their pic n show it to u. They don't have digital cameras. They don't have pictures. They don't have MIRRORS!
Homes of Hope Dominican Republic
They have built over 3,000 homes in Mexico but only 13 here in the past 9 mos since opening. The goal is to build 30 here this yr. come join us on a build!!! CWAM and our family will be building here October 17 to 21!!!
Jess in front of home
Vented roof
Shutter windows
Build site
Dave at local store
Fancy house right in same neighborhood ???
Neighboring happy children!
Jess in front of home
Vented roof
Shutter windows
Build site
Dave at local store
Fancy house right in same neighborhood ???
Neighboring happy children!
Franklin the proud new homeowner
-Jessica Lindsey
"You may not be able to change the whole world, but you can change one person's whole world."
sent from my iPhone
These are the buses they use forHomes of Hope in the DR. Nice!!!
-Jessica Lindsey
"You may not be able to change the whole world, but you can change one person's whole world."
sent from my iPhone
Differences in Homes of Hope Dominican Republic vs. Mexico
culture needs separate bedroom for children.
Cement board siding. Flame resistant and vapor barrier. Much much more
humidity here.
Vented in roof for air circulation.
Metal roof for climate durability. Hurricanes rip off shingles.
Louverd shutter windows For ventilation.
Door frame metal. Easier to find metal supplies than wood.
Taller slab. Can anchor walls deeper for hurricanes. Also helps with moisture.
Just stepped foot on new Ywam base in Dominican Republic
bigger than ours.
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