Pastors George and Lynda Olmos

Took the family out for dinner, but we got shanghaied!

No that's not Gene with the sword!

He's in the Philippines visiting grandma and grandpa

The dinner and show was ok- we had a buy one get one free, that was better!! 

from left to right,

Sandra, Lou, Eli, Benny, ME, Linda, Rob, Hanna, (Stassy friend), Stassy, Manny, Angie, Rose and Vanessa, (Manny's friends)

 the dude on the bottom needs a hug!!

We had a great woman's Encounter last weekend! We stayed at Howie & Vicki's church and it worked really well. There was only a very small group but it was such a worthwhile time. My daughter in law, Dawn (sitting on the arm of the chair) was powerfully ministered to. She brought along a cousin who just gave her heart to the Lord recently at her babies tangi. It was so good to see her get some powerful healing and deliverance. I had two new leaders ministering so that was really exciting as well. We have just recently had 23 people graduate from School of Leaders 3, so it great seeing them leading cells, growing & ministering powerfully! God is so good!! thanks to all who prayed for our Encounter weekend - your prayers were answered!

GROUNDBREAKING KERIKERI CAMPUS

                   Exciting News from Mike and Allison in Kaikohe

The Kerikeri Christian Campus is pleased to announce the beginning of the construction of its new campus. A Ground Breaking Ceremony is planned to celebrate the start of the site works for the four new classrooms, infra-structure and community hall for related activities. Media representatives, representatives from other schools  as well as the general public, are invited to attend the ceremony that will be held on: Friday, September 24th, 2010 at 10:00am 1 Edkins Road. (intersection of Waipapa and Landing Roads). The ceremony will commence with a powhiri led by NgatiRehia. Given the historical connection between Maori and Christian education in Kerikeri, board chairman Mike Shaw says, “This is most appropriate and we are honoured to have NgatiRehia leading the proceedings.”  After the welcome, there will be some brief remarks from dignitaries and readings from the students. The ceremony will be closed by a prayer of blessing the soil and  a hymn, followed by the ground breaking. When the formalities are concluded there will be a barbeque and refreshments in the marquee. The first stage of the new campus is scheduled to be completed and ready for occupancy in February 2011. The campus is continuing to take enrolments at its current Hone Heke site and plans an open day in term four.

First Encounter Rarotonga - bits and pieces

The church in Raro is alive with the presence and power of God. I've come home really impacted.Jonathan and Natasha are doing a tremendous work. It nearly is all sunshine and palm trees and beautiful pacific breezes, but there is the usual warfare too so I know they would love our prayers.What was really cool too was Jo from Invercargill got to hang with us and be part of the womens encounter. Nancy has put up more info and photos on www.impacting-the-nations.com Tania. Nelson.

The biggest blessing for me in Raro was "working" with a team. We are so blessed to be part of a great church family. Beautiful.

Team at dinner, outside on beach!

This was the view from Murray and Nancy's house. We saw whales everyday

It was cool being at church the first time Nancy attended since her accident. Celebration on the Rock presented her with flowers and the headpiece. Forgot what that's called. You can feel the love for Murray and Nancy there.

Nancy driving Island Princess style

The cafe is pumping! Even Resort owners drive to the other side of the island to eat and have coffee.

southern river face book pages

Hi guys.
We have 2 face book pages for the church at the moment. Southern River church organization and Southern River Bike show. Also I have my own Page. Danny Steel ...... that Jo lives on.
Have an awesome week.
Blessings to you
Danny

Hi from Invercargill

I'm a first time driver on this site so hoping not to crash it ;-)
Here are some photo's of Jo the kids, me and the bike.
Its great to part of the Celebration family, Our church is doing well, God is adding to and growing us.
We are opening 3 more cells in the next 4 weeks and have seem new families and salvations in the church. Blessings to you all
Danny

Celebration Centre Irvine Mission Work in Mexico

Childrens Orphanage Mexico. Every month members from Irvine visit the orphanage taking supplies and ministering.

Crestline Outreach!

Celebration Centre Kumi, Uganda - Building progress.

As you can see we are well on the journey to getting the church up and built.  About another 1.5 m to go to finish the walls and then the roof doors and windows to fit, There is meant to be a progression in the pics but as this is my first posting who knows how it will turn out.  Really want to encourage Mike and Allison with their build project in the Far North ... keep prohecying to the nothin' til it becomes somethin'. 

We are about two thirds on the way - started in Nov 09 and got to this point in May 2010. The engineers in the local council are watching closely as few buildings there actually get a proper foundation laid as we have here - the result after monsoon rains down the track is that those buildings end up slumping and breaking. We had our share of stress in 09 when it looked hopeless and the council was going to reposses and sell our land and we would lose all our purchase money (we were contracturally obligated to proceed building within 6 months of purchase) which we were not aware of. The deadline was on us and no dough in kitty -  some 'creative financial thinking' and some fast action from Ps Richard to raise some local money saw some government officials get some cash 'under the counter' and we got a five year build extension signed and sealed! Against our financial priciples you ask ... yep it sure was, but I reckon you've gotta do what youve gotta do to get the job done for the Kingdom.

Be encouraged He is everywhere and into everything  .... and He is with you as well!

Bob and Elizabeth

Christchurch

It's been a battle to raise 2.6 million dollars in this financial climate but after nine months of labour looks like we have breakthrough!

One building sold and two major refinance packages approved with only one to go.

After the test comes the testimony, praise the Lord, Jehovah Jireh!!

THE PRESSURE TEST

The pressure God allows around our lives tests the quality of Gods character development in us.
The pressure cooker accelerates character growth

Embrace your battles and grow

New Temporary Home For North Bend Celebration Center

This is the new home for Celebration Center North Bend.  We're now located at the Pony Village Shopping Center and they've given, yes for FREE, 8000 sq ft of space which will seat 300 for as long as we need it.  This is a picture of the outside entrance, it also has a mall entrance of course.

A church in town loaned us 115 chairs, we brought in another 20 or so and the mall set up the stage and loaned us tables.  Another man loaned us a PA system and a beautiful set of drums were given to us.  A daycare in the Mall let us use their facility for our children's program, again for as long as we need it.  We had enough to set up for church on Sunday.   It was great!

Worship Team ready to go

We had a full house.  We'll be looking for more chairs this week and painting over the beautiful ship on the wall.  It was very exciting.  We're all looking forward to the bigger and better that God has in store for us.  This was a devastating thing to have happen, but it's time to look ahead.  We don't believe God burned down the church, not at all!  Satan did this and he's going to pay.  We're living in expectation and anticipation...what will God do next!

Ron and Deb

North Bend, Oregon, USA