We welcome you to this blog devoted to providing you information about our New Mexico Mission trip sponsored by Deer Park First Baptist Church, in Deer Park, Texas.

As many of us know God can use us in many different ways, and we have set some objectives, however we are always cautioned that we must be flexible on mission trips as things can change at the will of God.  As of this writing I am convinced that God has led us to the following objectives, but we will be ready for any changes God has in store for us:

1. Teach VBS to area Children
2. Operation Backpack
3. Small Projects/Outreach
4. Mentor and Encourage Area Churches to perform mission work

Teach VBS to area Children - This year we will be in paradise as our them is "Outrigger's Island".  Kids will know, speak, and live God's truth-aloha style. Based on Psalm 86:11, Outrigger Island is more than a tropical paradise. It's the place where kids will develop the stability they need to face a world of shifting sands and wavering opinions. (Lifeway's Website).  "Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth!  Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor your."  Psalm 86:11

Operation Backpack - Last year we were able to supply 19 needy children with backpacks filled with the school supplies needed to start school.  This year our goal is to supply 40 children in the Lake Arthur area. 

Small Projects/Outreach - We plan to find some small projects for people to perform in the Lake Arthur area.  This could include painting, cutting grass, light construction, etc.  We also may have an opportunity to work at the Carlsbad Outreach Center.

Mentor and Encourage Churches to perform mission work - This objective will be in action as Cavern Baptist Church will be partnering with DPFBC at Lake Arthur.  This is a wonderful opportunity for churches to help churches in the area.  I am convinced that if churches help other churches then this will spread like wildfire and in return we will see these churches grow beyond anyones expectations.  My hope and prayer is that Lake Arthur will send a few people to other churches to perform missions work.  We will also encourage ways that Lake Arthur can be involved in missions work.  My motto for this objective is "Churches Partner with Churches = Growth".

These objectives can only be achieved with the guidance of God, and faith in him.  I have faith that God will provide us with the resources, volunteers, strength, and knowledge for this trip.  The Holy Spirit has spoken to me on many different occasions and has given me some great advice for this trip.  While studying the book of Judges the Holy Spirit gave me these words "We have the power, strength, and guidance from God to have an impact on the future of his kingdom".  Now these are strong words, but so true.  If we make ourselves available to the will of God we will impact his kingdom with his guidance.

This blog has been set-up for many different reasons:

1. Provide Trip Information
2. Day by Day account of events and happenings on the trip

Please continue to look in at this blog to find out what is happening regarding the trip entitled "Mission New Mexico".

I will leave you with these words and bible verse(s), whenever God calls us to a task that we think is beyond us, we must be careful to look to God and not to ourselves.  
    
    "O Sovereign Lord!  You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm.  Nothing is hard for you!"  Jeremiah 32:17  

    "For nothing is impossible with God" Luke 1:37

Please pray for this trip.

Thank You and God Bless, 

Eric & Tracy Dumatrait