LightHouse Church

Wanted you to see these photos of the Mission Team at work and relaxing (Michael & Dawn) we could not get them all on the same post.

Alaska Mission Team LightHouse Church

We are a little sad today as the Alaska Mission Team from Rabbit Creek left today. We all know how we look forward to seeing family and it's wonderful when there here we wish they could stay and work with us. As you can see Pat and Pete worked hard on the church van putting on new shocks and Renee' and Dawn had a good time together at a cookout at Patricks. Quite a sunset if you ask me!!!
Being on this side of missions is quite a bit different as we are planning and working with teams coming in. We are going to have to work on seeing our family and friends leave trusting God to get them home safe.
This week we are working on budget for ABBA CASA again as we keep seeing new area's where we can serve the community of Tulum. We are going to try and get the internet set up in the new condo and the owners will be here this week. It will be nice to meet them after talking so long over the phone and Skype.
Church was great Sunday with 40 people at our First Service the Team from LightHouse Church did a wonderful job from parking car's to setting up the food. We are praying that God will bring 60 people next sunday. If you have not checked out the church web site you should it looks great. www.lighthouseChurchTulum.com

Our Thanksgiving Prayer

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

Know that the Lord is God.

It is He who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulmess continues through all generations. (Psalm 100)



As we give thanks today let us not forget the one who loves us and is faithful through all of our sin.

Bill and I would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. I have been listening to this song all week and thought of you. Our prayer for each of you is that "Today Is The Day" for you. This song is by Lincoln Brewster:

I'm casting my cares aside.
I"m leaving my past behind.
I'm setting my heart and mind on YOU, Jesus.
I'm reaching my hand to YOURS.
Believing there's so much more.
Knowing that all YOU have in store for me is good. It's good.

Today is the day YOU have made.
I will rejoice and be glad in it.
Today is the day YOU have made.
I will rejoice and be glad in it.
And I won't worry about tomorrow.
I'm trusting in what YOU say.
Today is the day. Today is the day.

I'm putting my fears aside.
I'm leaving my doubts behind.
I'm giving my hopes and dreams to YOU, Jesus.
I'm reaching my hands to YOURS.
Believing there's so much more.
Knowing that all YOU have in store for me is good. It's good.

Todays is the day YOU have made.
I will rejoice and be glad in it.
Today is the day YOU have made.
I will rejoice and be glade in it.
And I won't worry about tomorrow.
I'm trusting in what YOU say.
Today is the day. Today is the day.

I will stand upon YOUR truth.
" " " " " " .
And all my days I"ll live for YOU.
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I will stand upon YOUR truth.
" " " " " " .
And all my days I'll live for YOU.
" " " " " " " " .

Today is the day YOU have made.
I will rejoice and be glad in it.
Today is the day YOU have made.
I will rejoice and be glad in it.
And I won't worry about tomorrow.
Giving YOU my fears and sorrows.
Where YOU lead me I will follow.

I'm trusting in what YOU say.
Today is the day.
Today is the day.
Today is the day.
Today is the day.
Today is the day!!!!!!!

LightHouse Church Tulum Last Planning Meeting

What a wonderful group that God has brought to gether in Tulum. We had our last planning meeting last night and we can not wait until Sunday..... Everyone is working hard getting the word out about this new church. We have had (as of yesterday) over 200 hits on the Tulum web site and the flyers are going out again this weekend. I know that God is going to bless this work and use all of use to be a Light of Hope for the people of Tulum.

Renee' and I are so looking forward to moving into our condo in January. It will be nice not to live out of boxes and I would really like to unpack the truck. We did go to Sam's and pick up a bed we want to try for ABBA CASA and if it works like we think we could add another 6 people who might stay. We will just have to see how it works out.

Our Spanish is coming along very slow but we are not going to let it get us down. We are taking one word a day and reading signs and going to the store just to see if we can understand what we are trying to purchase. It can be fun if you let it.

Alaska Team on Mission

Wow, the Alaska Team is on the ground in Mexico!!! We are so happy to see our family from Rabbit Creek Community Church. They look great for being on a plane all night and all day.

Renee' and I feel a little funny being on this side waiting at the airport for a team to come in, we have always been the team coming. This is going to be a little different.

Our prayer this week is that God will use us and the team from Alaska to build a strong church here in Tulum that brings glory to God and life change to the people of Mexico.

Working on ABBA CASA OUTLINE

Well it's been three weeks since we crossed the border and God has been with us every step of the way. We could not have come this far without God going before us and taking care of our needs at every turn. We are blessed to be serving Him in Mexico.

As we look to 2010 our prayer is for God to guide us in planning for and operating ABBA CASA. As we have said before the picture we started with may not be God's plan but through prayer and staying close to him the picture will become clear.

We have a home and will open it to whom ever is in need and look to connect with small teams that are serving in our area of Mexico. Once we get moved to Tulum we are going to connect with several of the small hotels there and try and work with them on large teams that come down. Renee' and I are humbled by the financial support we have received from everyone. We want you to know that the financial support we get goes direct into ministries and the operation of ABBA CASA. It's our prayer that God will touch peoples hearts and the support for God's mission here in Mexico will grow. You can send support checks to Bill & Renee' Johnson C/O Yucatan Outreach Ministries, 1120 Huffman Road, Suite 24, PMB 581, Anchorage, Alaska 99515 . We invite you to come down and experience MISSIONS in a safe and welcoming environment. Remember God does not call the equiped, He equips the called.

Looking forward to serving with you in Mexico.

Getting The Word Out

We just got back from passing out flyers in Tulum for the kick off of LightHouse Church. Every time we go to Tulum we find another new item or place we would like to see. It's going to be a nice place to settle in I think.

How Much Do We Need

Life is not measured by how much one owns. Luke 12:15

Jesus had a definition for greed. He called it the practice of measuring life by possessions.

A. You got a lot=you are a lot.

B. You got a little=you are little.

The consequence of such a philosophy is predictable. If you are the sume of what you own, then by all means own it all. No price is too high. No payment is to much.....
Greed is not defined by what something costs; it is measured by what is costs you.
If anything costs you your faith or your family, the price is too high.

(When God Whipers Your Name)

Don't fall into this trap that the world only can see what you have on the outside. God looks on the inside and works there to change our hearts. When we put God First our want's change and fall into line with what God has for us.

Sunday Travels

Sunday was a great day! Renee' and I drove into Cancun for Church and to get reconnected with the friends we have there. It was good to see them and all the kid's that have grown up so fast. We drove back to Playa and then to Tulum for our LightHouse Church Team Meeting. We are less than 2 weeks away from the kick off and things are starting to move. We will be passing out flyers this Wed. and then again next week with the Mission Team from Alaska. It's a little different being on this end of missions getting ready for a team to come in and not being the one traveling.

Please keep us in your prayers as we work to help Pastor Terry plant this new church. I know God is going to bless this work and we are going to see people come to the Lord.

The Voice of Adventure

Those who try to keep their lives will lose them. But those who give up their lives will save them. Luke 17:33

There is a rawness and a wonder to life. Pursue it. Hunt for it. Sell out to get it. Don't listen to the whines of those who have settled for a second-rate life and want you to do the same so they won't feel guilty. Your goal is not to live long; it's to live. Make a difference. Sure it isn't safe, but what is?
(He Still Moves Stones)

Step back let God take hold of your heart, listen to what God is saying. Don't just go from one day to the next. Let God use you to make a eternal difference in the lives of those you touch.
Amen.

LightHouse Church Tulum

Wow, as you can see God is working in the lives of the people in Mexico. We had a wonderful service last sunday with everyone jumping in to set up chairs and tables to getting the sound system plug in. There was no lack of food and it was all very good.
Renee' and I are helping Pastor Terry and Debbie get things together for the kick off service the 29th of November. We are praying that God will double the number of people in church that day.
Each day we ask God to let us see his plan for us that day no more, no less and we have been blessed with new friends, new relationships, and the a peace that only comes from God.
Renee' and I thankful for each of you and your support of God's mission here in Mexico. We could not be here working if it was not for you. Please drop us a note we look forward to your notes and emails.

Ida Passed

Thought we would give you the update on the Storm " IDA" that passed by over the weekend. We where not in the direct path so we did not get the high winds but did get alot of rain and some winds. Sunday started out as a sunny/cloudy day but not alot of rain until late in the afternoon so church went well and we where home safe and sound.
Not a bad dry run for what we need to do and have on hand when we have a big storm. We will work on getting our stuff together and in a dry and safe place so we will be able to help others if needed.

Condo In Tulum

Ok, starting in the upper left is our front doors that open in to the living room, next is the patio

area, and then the kitchen looking down from the

stairs. It has a big kitchen and large living room just the correct size for small groups and anyone wanting to vist. We will get pictures of the bedrooms and upper deck as we can they are painting the unit now.

God provided a home with alot of room and much more then we could have wished for. God is good all the time!!!!

We have signed the contract and will move in to the unit Jan.8th. The owners will be here in Dec. and staying until we move in. That is also a real blessing as we get to meet them and they can meet us. You can only do so much over the phone and computers.

We still do not have a firm picture on our ministry here God is molding us and the vision of work each day. We look forward each day to see what God's plan is for us.

Renee is going to help one of the church members move this week and I am starting to work on CLASS 201 rewrite for LightHouse Church Tulum.

We would ask each of you to pray for our friend Michael Lang who is in ICU at Prov. in Anchorage and his wife Virginia. Pray for healing and rest and most of all God's Will for them both. Also add the Elliott's to your prayer list as they will be traveling to get some tests done.
We miss you all and look forward to seeing you in Mexico.

Bill & Renee'

One Week and We Love It

It's been a little over a week since we drove into Playa and we are starting to get our feet on the ground. Driving, Going to the store, Getting Gas, is all new and different.

We have been trying to help Pastor Terry and Debbie get the material together for the first trial run of LightHouse Church in Tulum this Sunday. We are praying that God with fill the church!!!!

We have sign the contract on the Condo and should be able to move in Jan.8th as the owners will be here in Dec. for a month. That will be nice to meet them face to face and get the in's and out's of a new home. We can't wait to get the truck unpack and things put away. We will try and post the pictures later today.

Love to All
Bill & Renee

God's Provision

We had a good trip to Tulum Tuesday and looked at three or four houses and condos. Since we left Anchorage and really did not have a plan we are trusting God for his provision of a place to live. All along both Renee' and I have said that we felt God had a place picked out and it would be better then any thing we could hope for.
We did locate a condo, Bigger and Better than we could of dreamed about. God is good all the time!!!! We have to work out some of the details but we should move in Jan. 8th. Please pray that the lease will come in and that we can work with the owners on a few things we would like to see done. We know that God has been directing our steps and that He is with us always. We will try and upload some pictures a little later.
Please keep us in prayer as we seek God's direction for the path we are on and for Light House Church we have our first trial run this sunday. People hearts will be and are being changed by God's church in Tulum.
We love and Miss you all.
Bill & Renee

Working In Tulum

We started in Tulum with Pastor Terry and the

team putting out the first of several flyers. Renee'

is talking with te girls and laying out plans for the

day.

Pastor Terry is getting the cards and flyers. We are looking forward to next sunday as it will be a dry run for team. Everyone has been working hard and you can see God working as we join in his plan for Tulum.

God Bless

Bill & Renee'