Sometimes something comes along that you get to be involved in that transforms peoples lives.   Recently through our church we were involved in ministry called CLEAN SLATE.   We picked families from opinions and applications from families from Rosa Parks school of families in need.   We picked five families to bless in an effort that simply amazes me.  See videos at www.tcabc.com  got to clean slate pop up.   The stories have videos that go with each house.  Julie and I and kids were able to contribute.  Julie did a bunch of cropping of photos and I did various jobs like painting and trim work.  The boys just provided strong backs and little Joshua was able to paint a little.  This process was so amazing and overwhelming at the same time.   There was much planning that went into each story.  Our church really grabs onto this ministry.  Pastor Alex, his wife and Denise Lopez organized it along with many other staff members.   David and Debbie Franks were our leads and spent tireless hours planning and organizing.   The transformations were amazing and the stories that go along with these renovations are amazing.  We threw a huge party to cellebrate for the school and the families that were blessed.   It was amazing and I got to pray with a man who was ready to surrender his life to God.   I just had to share.   Our community group was so touched at this outreach that we dabbled out on our own and blessed a lady this weekend who is special to us with her own home makeover.   Check out the videos.  They are simply amazing!!!!!!!!!!     I have witnessed the tears and life transformation that were accomplished by showing love to others with Christ attached!!!!!!!  As you know my community group and family  did a home makeover for us when Julie was in San Fran.   When we came back WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW      It is so fulfilling to pay that same love shown us on to others.   The feeling is amazing.  There is extensive follow up with these families and they were all present in our church over the past sundays.

This will give you a picture of why Julie and I are so happy at Church at Battlecreek.  We are so thankful God led us to a place that we can serve in our strengths.  The videos will speak for themselves.   Please take time to watch each one.  Last year we started with one house.   This year we were so blessed we could not just do one, we had to do 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   God is so good and let me tell you He perfomed miracles along the way.  With 2 hours and 45 minutes left on our house I said NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!    He made a way and just like a bunch people who just drank double shots of a super coffee from Cafe Bona, we wrapped it up!!!!!!!!!!

Love you all,

Chris, Julie, Joshua, CJ, and Steven