June 2008-Father's Day

Happy Father's Day

This year for Father's Day, the primary children in our church performed a skit abut Noah's ark. they memorized portions of Scripture and a song to go along with the theme. Tyler loved being a lion and although Tori was bashful about being a puppy dog, she too seemed to enjoy being a part of the program.

On this special day in June, I am once more reminded of how blessed I am to have a loving, godly father. ( I love you, Dad. Happy father's day!) Likewise, that God has also blessed my two children with a wonderful father in Jeff-I love you, Sweetheart! Thanks for being a fantastic dad to our children.

Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers who read our blogger.

Victoria, Elisabeth, and Tyler

May 2008

"April showers....spring May flowers..."

I don't know where you live, but here in the Yucatan, there are very little flowers in May! May is actually one of the hottest months of the year and we always cringe at the thought of its approach. Not only will our house be hot but also our schedules will be smoking...at least that's what it will be if we are to stay on top of things summer!

Jeff's parents have taken off on a short furlough and while they are gone, we will continue to work with the youth and also (try to!) fill in for dad's absence. Jeff has gone back to school and is in a dual enrollment program and has been very busy with church, teens, school, and family. Nevertheless, this month we were able to take some time out of our "smoking" schedule and take the kids to the zoo. We thought you'd enjoy a few pictures from our family activity...

Tahdzibichen

In our first term of ministry, Jeff was able to help establish a youth fellowship with several local churches. They meet once a month or once every 6 weeks to discuss events and to plan upcoming activities. Typically, there are 5 churches represented and usually Jeff is the only "gringo" present! He has found that many times their idea of planning and our idea of planning is completely different! Nevertheless, each church has an opportunity to plan and host various events throughout the year for the youth in their churches and communities.

This past Saturday, we went to a pueblo named Tahdzibichen, which is located just outside of the city of Merida.

A Yucatecan pastor from the fellowship had planned the event with the purpose of getting the kids from our fellowship excited

about the upcoming camp this July. Although it was hot (very, VERY hot), we played games, sang songs, studied the Bible and of course...had food to eat. We had just under 60 present and the kids seemed to really enjoy their selves.

Jeff encouraged the kids to begin saving for camp and to place priority on things that matter. While a national pastor encouraged them not to waste the what little resources they have.


It is our prayer that we'll be able to take a good sized group of young people to camp this summer from Merida. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we aim to reach young people for Christ.

The Jeff Carney Family
Merida, Mexico
Yucatan