Melissa,
Just wanted to let you know that I will be your prayer partner while you’re in Guatemala. This is an incredible opportunity for you–being the hands and feet of Christ in such a special way. I pray that you will be a blessing to each and every person you meet and that your own faith will be blessed and strengthened as you work. Have an awesome time!! Lynn Vanoostveen
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen
June 16, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
Heeey! I hope that your flight goes well!! Ill definitely be praying for you everyday. Use that spanish that you know so well on thoes youngins’ haha. I miss you tonz!! You’ll have to journal/whatever while you are there so you can tell me everything that goes on.
Hey Mel!
May God Bless you as you serve Him in Guatemala! I am praying for you too! I wish you the best as you are there and in the traveling that you do. Love ya!
Hi Melissa,
Hope your travels went well to Guatemala today. We miss you already but are excited about who you will meet and what you will accomplish this week. I know you’ll have an impact on other people’s lives this week with your strong faith. Let God guide you each day, and his love will shine through you to everyone you meet. We love you! Stay healthy – enjoy your snacks 🙂 Heidi says “Hi!”
Mom
Hi Melissa
Just wanted to send a message to you
to let you know that there are many,
many people praying for you every
day! You are an extension of God as
you work hard for the people of
guatemala. I am so excited to hear
all about the highlights of your
experience and how God has used you.
Lean on Jesus this week as you work
for him! Love you, The Van Dykens
Hey Meliss!! Just wanted you to know that you and the group are in our thoughts and prayers…yeah, like all the time! Hope your experience is great and one you will never forget. We are so proud of all of you for your willingness to serve…We’re sure that God has great things in store for you!!!!Take good care! Love, The VanderWels
Hi Melissa,
I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and praying for you as you are working and serving in Guatemala. We know you will have a great time and God will be with you and use you to do mighty things for HIm. We are praying for strength and health and safety for you and the whole team. Have a good week! nancy kroeze
Melissa:
Know that we are praying for you! I would say that you must be exhausted after your trip and all your work, but I don’t think I have ever seen you tired!!! We are so excited that you have this opportunity to share not only things like candy, shoes, and blankets with the people there…but also your life and your faith! We will be praying that God will open your eyes to those He wants to use YOU to touch and change for HIM.
Take care of your girls!
God bless you,
Lynette Dooley
Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”
….We know that you do!
Comment by Lynette Dooley
June 19, 2008 @ 11:29 am
Melissa,
Mom and I are thinking and praying for you and your team often. Remember like Kevin said before leaving how God is in control of everything. I am sure He has great plans for all of you. If you go running with Kevin – make him work!
Just wanted to let you know you’ve been in my prayers the last few days–praying that you have the energy to do your work and the opportunity to get to know the family you’re building for. Enjoy every minute!
Lynn
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen
June 20, 2008 @ 8:49 am
You’ve been in our thoughts daily and we pray for you and the team that you may spread God’s love to many people while you are there. I’m sure today must be so awesome with the dedication of the homes going on. Did you get a chance to do a little artwork inside the home? I’m sure the family would love it 🙂 Are you having fun with all the little kids? We hope you and the team are staying healthy – we can’t wait to hear some news from you! I have a verse for you for all those days you feel exhausted 🙂
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Love ya,
Mom
Melissa,
I have thought of you this week. I pray for your
safety and good health. What a great opportunity
for you to build homes for families and help out
with their children and their faith, with your team. Today is your dedication–enjoy spreading the word about our Lord.
Hi Melissa
Yey! We have just gotten word that all is
well and that everyone is feeling
pretty good also. What a blessing
and we at home are so excitied by
the good news that you were able
to accomplish all was needed to be
done. We pray that many lives were
changed for Christ and that it was
exciting for you to see! We hope you
will be able to get some much
needed rest this morning and that
you will enjoy the rest of your time
in Guatemala. Love you!
The VanDykens
Hey Melissa,
It was great to hear from Kevin & the others how your teams are doing. It sounds like you had a wonderful family to build a home for. I’m sure they will remember your team for the rest of their lives with much appreciation and love. I’m sure they saw God’s love in all that you did there. I see you even had a pig to keep you guys company:) We miss you lots, but hope you enjoy the rest of your time there. God bless you and the team.
Mom
Melissa,
I just found the pictures of your team and the homes and kids – they are exciting to see! It looks like you have been painting fingernails and spending time with the kids. You have a big heart for kids I know & I could see it in the pictures. Enjoy the rest of your time with them.
Mom & Dad
How are things going on your second adventure already this summer? First graduation, then international travel, and it is only June!
We hope and pray that things are going well for you and your team as you witness and work for the Lord. Remember, no matter whether you plant the seed of faith or “close the deal” and bring someone to Christ, if you are available, God will use you. What part each of us plays is not up to us. You and your team have “shown up for work,” so the Holy Spirit will guide the way!
We are very proud of you and the wonderful woman you have become. Enjoy the rest of your adventure, and we will talk to you when you get back home.
Love, Grandpa Tony and Grandma Lynn
Comment by Grandpa Tony and Grandma Lynn
June 21, 2008 @ 3:44 pm
Melissa:
I LOVED the pictures of you and the team! You look really healthy and happy serving the Lord and the people of Guatemala. Know that we continue to pray for you and will even have a surprise in your freezer for you when you get home!!!! Hmmm!
God bless you,
The Dooleys
Psalm 139:5-6
You hem me in–behind and before; You have laid You hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Comment by Lynette Dooley
June 21, 2008 @ 10:25 pm
Haha dad would put… “if you go running… lol” The pictures look great! You should figure out a weekend when you can come down to Chicago and see me and tell me everything that has been going on! Tyler, Grandma and Grandpa say hi too and wish you the best of luck and GOD BLESS!
WOW–time has flown. Can’t believe you guys are heading home already tomorrow. You have worked hard–made amazing relationships–loved lots–and served Jesus in amazing ways. The pictures tell lots, but I’m sure you have much more to tell. I will pray for a great last day and a safe trip home tomorrow!!
Lynn
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen
June 23, 2008 @ 8:33 am
hi Melissa,
I love the pictures and it sounds like you have had a great week in Guatemala! WE have been praying for you and for God’s presence with the whole team and with those you have met. Have a great last day and we will pray for a safe trip home. love, nancykroeze
Melissa:
I just dropped something off at your house; check in the freezer when you get home. Here is a clue: it is green.
What an incredible experience you’ve had–one you will remember for years to come–as will the people you served.
God bless you!
The Dooleys
Psalm 86:10
For You are great and do marvelous deeds; You alone are God.
Melissa,
It was wonderful reading an update tonight that showed how powerfully God provided for you and the team this week. Our family prayed for you by name this week, knowing that God had amazing opportunities in store for you. We look forward to hearing stories upon your return. We will pray for a safe return tomorrow! Love, IN Christ, The Holsems
Greetings and blessings from REV, Khurram Shahzad
Dean and Chairman
Dear servant of LORD JESUS we ask mighty and countless blessings from hand of our LORD JESUS WE ARE glade to see your web site and as we are very much blessed for that we are faith revival church and setup of ministries LORD GAVE US THE VISION OF REVIVAL AND HEALING CRUSADES , PASTOR,S CONFRENCES and gospel revival meetings in those LORD shows signs and wonders. we are HOLY SPIRIT guided ministries. we believe all of old and new testaments one god living , son jesus and spirit of truth and flow and fire the holy spirit. we got vision of revival in gospel never reached areas as LORD GAVE US THE vision of revival through tent revival and field crusades we invites you in faisalabad Pakistan in 2008 as well as in 2009 in any of mounths, if you are already in contact with any one pastor or ministries we ask glory, and blessings of LORD JESUS FOR THEM also. we invites you to flow of spirit ministries , a faith revival church setup address, st#4 b main road waris pura dawood nagir faislabad Pakistan +920418548120 of office# and +9203017005171 and +9203227649703 REV, PROF DAEN KHURRAM KHAN is dean and chairman of flow of spirit ministries and is man called by LORD JESUS CHRIST , WE ASK BLESSINGS FOR YOU , YOUR MINISTRIES , YOUR FAMILY AND ALL YOUR SETUP AND INCOMING MINISTRIES TRIPS AND MISSIONS AND PROGRAMMS, JESUS BE SUPREME IN ALL OF CIRCUMSTANCES AMEN BE FLOW AND FIRE OF HOLY SPIRIT UPON YOU.our EMAIL ADDRESS ARE AS , prof.khurram@yahoo.com and fsmpak@gmail.com
I ask mighty flow and fire of holy spirit upon you
REV, Khurram Shahzad
Dean and Chairman
Flow of spirit ministries international Faisalabad Pakistan
Ivanrest Impact Ministries - Guatemala
Melissa,
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen June 16, 2008 @ 6:48 pmJust wanted to let you know that I will be your prayer partner while you’re in Guatemala. This is an incredible opportunity for you–being the hands and feet of Christ in such a special way. I pray that you will be a blessing to each and every person you meet and that your own faith will be blessed and strengthened as you work. Have an awesome time!! Lynn Vanoostveen
Melissa,
Comment by Mary Molegraaf June 17, 2008 @ 4:30 amHave a great week. I’ll be at home, praying for you and the team. Work hard, pray hard, and watch what the Lord will do!
Mary Molegraaf
Heeey! I hope that your flight goes well!! Ill definitely be praying for you everyday. Use that spanish that you know so well on thoes youngins’ haha. I miss you tonz!! You’ll have to journal/whatever while you are there so you can tell me everything that goes on.
Comment by Gertrude June 17, 2008 @ 8:28 amPS – Don’t eat too much…as in you should stop after 3rds haha.
Keep me updated!!
Comment by Gertrude June 17, 2008 @ 8:35 amHey Mel!
Comment by Jessica June 17, 2008 @ 11:40 pmMay God Bless you as you serve Him in Guatemala! I am praying for you too! I wish you the best as you are there and in the traveling that you do. Love ya!
Hi Melissa,
Comment by Jan June 18, 2008 @ 5:08 amHope your travels went well to Guatemala today. We miss you already but are excited about who you will meet and what you will accomplish this week. I know you’ll have an impact on other people’s lives this week with your strong faith. Let God guide you each day, and his love will shine through you to everyone you meet. We love you! Stay healthy – enjoy your snacks 🙂 Heidi says “Hi!”
Mom
Hi Melissa,
Praying extra hard for lots of energy after so little sleep on your LONG trip. Have a great day building and getting to know your family!
Lynn
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen June 18, 2008 @ 7:44 amMEL MEL! oh i miss seeing you every day! i hope you are having a blast in guatemala! lol. i’m praying for all of you!!! HAVE FUN!
Comment by Andrea June 18, 2008 @ 12:27 pm— andrea
Hi Melissa
Comment by Lisa VanDyken June 18, 2008 @ 8:53 pmJust wanted to send a message to you
to let you know that there are many,
many people praying for you every
day! You are an extension of God as
you work hard for the people of
guatemala. I am so excited to hear
all about the highlights of your
experience and how God has used you.
Lean on Jesus this week as you work
for him! Love you, The Van Dykens
Hey Meliss!! Just wanted you to know that you and the group are in our thoughts and prayers…yeah, like all the time! Hope your experience is great and one you will never forget. We are so proud of all of you for your willingness to serve…We’re sure that God has great things in store for you!!!!Take good care! Love, The VanderWels
Comment by The VanderWels June 18, 2008 @ 9:46 pmHi Melissa,
Comment by nancy kroeze June 19, 2008 @ 9:57 amI just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and praying for you as you are working and serving in Guatemala. We know you will have a great time and God will be with you and use you to do mighty things for HIm. We are praying for strength and health and safety for you and the whole team. Have a good week! nancy kroeze
Melissa:
Know that we are praying for you! I would say that you must be exhausted after your trip and all your work, but I don’t think I have ever seen you tired!!! We are so excited that you have this opportunity to share not only things like candy, shoes, and blankets with the people there…but also your life and your faith! We will be praying that God will open your eyes to those He wants to use YOU to touch and change for HIM.
Take care of your girls!
God bless you,
Lynette Dooley
Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”
….We know that you do!
Comment by Lynette Dooley June 19, 2008 @ 11:29 amMelissa,
Mom and I are thinking and praying for you and your team often. Remember like Kevin said before leaving how God is in control of everything. I am sure He has great plans for all of you. If you go running with Kevin – make him work!
Love DAD
Comment by Dad June 19, 2008 @ 8:48 pmHi Melissa,
Just wanted to let you know you’ve been in my prayers the last few days–praying that you have the energy to do your work and the opportunity to get to know the family you’re building for. Enjoy every minute!
Lynn
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen June 20, 2008 @ 8:49 amMelissa,
You’ve been in our thoughts daily and we pray for you and the team that you may spread God’s love to many people while you are there. I’m sure today must be so awesome with the dedication of the homes going on. Did you get a chance to do a little artwork inside the home? I’m sure the family would love it 🙂 Are you having fun with all the little kids? We hope you and the team are staying healthy – we can’t wait to hear some news from you! I have a verse for you for all those days you feel exhausted 🙂
Comment by Mom June 20, 2008 @ 2:57 pmThose who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Love ya,
Mom
Melissa,
I have thought of you this week. I pray for your
safety and good health. What a great opportunity
for you to build homes for families and help out
with their children and their faith, with your team. Today is your dedication–enjoy spreading the word about our Lord.
Love you,
Comment by Mary Bytwerk June 20, 2008 @ 3:28 pmGrandma Mary
Hi Melissa
Comment by Lisa Van Dyken June 21, 2008 @ 7:29 amYey! We have just gotten word that all is
well and that everyone is feeling
pretty good also. What a blessing
and we at home are so excitied by
the good news that you were able
to accomplish all was needed to be
done. We pray that many lives were
changed for Christ and that it was
exciting for you to see! We hope you
will be able to get some much
needed rest this morning and that
you will enjoy the rest of your time
in Guatemala. Love you!
The VanDykens
Hey Melissa,
Comment by Mom June 21, 2008 @ 2:32 pmIt was great to hear from Kevin & the others how your teams are doing. It sounds like you had a wonderful family to build a home for. I’m sure they will remember your team for the rest of their lives with much appreciation and love. I’m sure they saw God’s love in all that you did there. I see you even had a pig to keep you guys company:) We miss you lots, but hope you enjoy the rest of your time there. God bless you and the team.
Mom
Melissa,
Comment by Mom June 21, 2008 @ 2:44 pmI just found the pictures of your team and the homes and kids – they are exciting to see! It looks like you have been painting fingernails and spending time with the kids. You have a big heart for kids I know & I could see it in the pictures. Enjoy the rest of your time with them.
Mom & Dad
Hi Melissa!
How are things going on your second adventure already this summer? First graduation, then international travel, and it is only June!
We hope and pray that things are going well for you and your team as you witness and work for the Lord. Remember, no matter whether you plant the seed of faith or “close the deal” and bring someone to Christ, if you are available, God will use you. What part each of us plays is not up to us. You and your team have “shown up for work,” so the Holy Spirit will guide the way!
We are very proud of you and the wonderful woman you have become. Enjoy the rest of your adventure, and we will talk to you when you get back home.
Love, Grandpa Tony and Grandma Lynn
Comment by Grandpa Tony and Grandma Lynn June 21, 2008 @ 3:44 pmMelissa:
I LOVED the pictures of you and the team! You look really healthy and happy serving the Lord and the people of Guatemala. Know that we continue to pray for you and will even have a surprise in your freezer for you when you get home!!!! Hmmm!
God bless you,
The Dooleys
Psalm 139:5-6
Comment by Lynette Dooley June 21, 2008 @ 10:25 pmYou hem me in–behind and before; You have laid You hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Haha dad would put… “if you go running… lol” The pictures look great! You should figure out a weekend when you can come down to Chicago and see me and tell me everything that has been going on! Tyler, Grandma and Grandpa say hi too and wish you the best of luck and GOD BLESS!
Comment by Gertrude June 22, 2008 @ 7:42 pmHi Melissa,
WOW–time has flown. Can’t believe you guys are heading home already tomorrow. You have worked hard–made amazing relationships–loved lots–and served Jesus in amazing ways. The pictures tell lots, but I’m sure you have much more to tell. I will pray for a great last day and a safe trip home tomorrow!!
Lynn
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen June 23, 2008 @ 8:33 amhi Melissa,
Comment by nancy kroeze June 23, 2008 @ 9:49 amI love the pictures and it sounds like you have had a great week in Guatemala! WE have been praying for you and for God’s presence with the whole team and with those you have met. Have a great last day and we will pray for a safe trip home. love, nancykroeze
Melissa:
I just dropped something off at your house; check in the freezer when you get home. Here is a clue: it is green.
What an incredible experience you’ve had–one you will remember for years to come–as will the people you served.
God bless you!
The Dooleys
Psalm 86:10
Comment by Lynette Dooley June 23, 2008 @ 6:25 pmFor You are great and do marvelous deeds; You alone are God.
Melissa,
Comment by Judy Holsem June 23, 2008 @ 10:12 pmIt was wonderful reading an update tonight that showed how powerfully God provided for you and the team this week. Our family prayed for you by name this week, knowing that God had amazing opportunities in store for you. We look forward to hearing stories upon your return. We will pray for a safe return tomorrow! Love, IN Christ, The Holsems
Greetings and blessings from REV, Khurram Shahzad
Dean and Chairman
Dear servant of LORD JESUS we ask mighty and countless blessings from hand of our LORD JESUS WE ARE glade to see your web site and as we are very much blessed for that we are faith revival church and setup of ministries LORD GAVE US THE VISION OF REVIVAL AND HEALING CRUSADES , PASTOR,S CONFRENCES and gospel revival meetings in those LORD shows signs and wonders. we are HOLY SPIRIT guided ministries. we believe all of old and new testaments one god living , son jesus and spirit of truth and flow and fire the holy spirit. we got vision of revival in gospel never reached areas as LORD GAVE US THE vision of revival through tent revival and field crusades we invites you in faisalabad Pakistan in 2008 as well as in 2009 in any of mounths, if you are already in contact with any one pastor or ministries we ask glory, and blessings of LORD JESUS FOR THEM also. we invites you to flow of spirit ministries , a faith revival church setup address, st#4 b main road waris pura dawood nagir faislabad Pakistan +920418548120 of office# and +9203017005171 and +9203227649703 REV, PROF DAEN KHURRAM KHAN is dean and chairman of flow of spirit ministries and is man called by LORD JESUS CHRIST , WE ASK BLESSINGS FOR YOU , YOUR MINISTRIES , YOUR FAMILY AND ALL YOUR SETUP AND INCOMING MINISTRIES TRIPS AND MISSIONS AND PROGRAMMS, JESUS BE SUPREME IN ALL OF CIRCUMSTANCES AMEN BE FLOW AND FIRE OF HOLY SPIRIT UPON YOU.our EMAIL ADDRESS ARE AS , prof.khurram@yahoo.com and fsmpak@gmail.com
Comment by rev pastor khurram July 19, 2008 @ 11:06 amI ask mighty flow and fire of holy spirit upon you
REV, Khurram Shahzad
Dean and Chairman
Flow of spirit ministries international Faisalabad Pakistan