July 2008-Independence Day!

Finally, after two months, Mom and Dad Carney have returned to Mexico! We always miss them when they're gone and even more so when there is a state-side holiday.

So, on this 4th of July it was a
real treat for the kids to have their grandparents back "home" with them to celebrate the holiday.

I thought rather than telling you all about our celebration of America, I'd fall back on a familiar line..."A picture is worth a thousand words".

Enjoy the snap shots and happy holiday to you!


The Carney Family
Merida, Mexico

La Isla-Part A

God is so faithful to answer our prayers! For a little over a month now, we've been praying and asking God for a larger place for our youth group. Finally, we have the keys to an ENTIRE home that is literally right ACROSS the street from our church! It's amazing how quickly and sufficiently He as has answered our prayers. Thank you for interceding for us!
We have decided to name the house, "La Isla" (The Island) and our main goal is to meet 3 core needs in our youth's lives:
1.) Discipleship
2.) Develop solid friendships
3.) Physical fitness

Amazingly enough, the house is actually equipped with 4 main rooms! The largest room will be our meeting room. Then with the 3 smaller ones we would like to use....

Room #1: for the smaller youth (ages 11-14) so that we could finally divide our current youth group. Also, we would like to make that room into a library where the kids could borrow good Christian materials. Throughout the week we will use the room for discipleship lessons and Bible studies.

Room #2: Is where we'd like to set up a game room. We would love to buy a video game system, board games and maybe a ping-pong table for the kids to use as they make friends with each other. It also has a closet that goes about the length of the wall which will a great place for storage.

And finally, Room #3: Would be the room that we use for personal fitness. We would like to install a weight bench, free weights, pull-up bar, etc for the kids who are concerned about their image.

We truly believe that "La Isla" will give the youth a place where they can grow spiritually and also have good, clean fun. We know that God is going to us this house to change many young peoples lives for the best.

The house does need a lot of work (cleaning, painting, electrical, etc...) and I will look forward to posting pictures of it's renovation. Please, please keep us in your prayers as we seek to develop a new branch in the ministry that God has given us.

Targeting Youth,

Jeff, Elisabeth, and children

Teen House-June 2008

For over a year now, we've been meeting in an individual's house on Sunday evenings to have our youth outreach program. Because of the size of our group, we meet outside in their garden/patio area. Our kids are great about never complaining about the accommodations...even in the rainy season!

However, we have outgrown our space and we need to find another location within walking distance from the church. Please be in prayer with us that the Lord will provide another place where we can continue to grow and reach out to the youth in our area.

Targeting Youth in Central America,

The Jeff Carney Family