Alliance Women

On Monday July 22 we had the privilege of sharing our story with the Alliance Women of Christ Community Church. This was our first time actually talking to a group about what God is doing and has done in our lives. We are very honored this amazing group of women asked our family to join them. They were very welcoming and bought all of the kids their own markers and drawing tablets. The kids have always had to share their markers, so needless to say they were very excited. The girls also received some adorable pillowcase dresses that were made by some of the women, which they think are very comfortable. Once again we are blessed with more people praying and believing in what God has planned for us.

Catching up

On July 14th we had the privilege to stand up in front of our sister church in Bellevue.  All the kids were there again on stage and they did very well.  We made sure that we prepared them telling Madelyn to keep her dress down and Isaac to keep his fingers out of his noseJ They managed to pull that off for 30 seconds.  They were rewarded after service with doughnuts.  We had a nice time talking to several members of the Bellevue site.  Everyone was very encouraging.  A big thanks again to all in the congregation who so generously gave to all the Missionaries on stage that day!  We are truly amazed at all the support and encouragement we have been receiving.  God is so faithful!

Blog by Marcus

Hey guys, this is 11 year old Marcus, the 2^nd oldest off the clan. I’m so eager for the mission trip but in the same time nervous. I’m going with my older brother, Mom, and Dad to the D.R. in August for a visit and to check things out. I have 4 other siblings, Alec (13), Ellah (8), Madelyn (6), and Isaac (3).

    But anyway, I think going to the Dominican Republic will be a great experience and will make me a lot more open to God. I am currently writing a book titled: “A Risen King,” a Christen book, and I am starting to notice that what the book is really about, (Christ), is slowly fading as I get further into the book. I am hoping that I will soon get it published, but I’m not totally sure that it will happen. You see, I have been writing different books since I was 7, and I’ve never even gotten 5 pages into it without quitting, and I never knew why until I started to write A Risen King. It all comes clear now, since I have been writing all but Christen books, God hasn’t been helping. He knew that at sometime I would finally decide to write a book focused on him. But now that I am putting him less into the book it isn’t going to be easy until I do point the spotlight to him. Maybe going to the Dominican Republic will help.

I’ll be sure to let you guys know if I get my book finished! J

Thanks for Everything!

-Marcus

Big Day report

We wanted to let you know how our big day at Church went on July 7th.  First, we want to thank Craig Walter and all the staff at Christ Community who worked on the program to allow us time in front of the congregation.  Thank you all who worked on the HUB to create the section for all the Missionaries we were blessed to meet on Sunday.  It was a truly humbling experience to see all the support and encouragement we were given as we told everyone what God is doing in our lives.  And a BIG Thanks to all who chose to pull out their wallet and give to support all who were on Stage that day. 

Here is how it went.  We had the privilege of standing up there with 3 amazing young ladies (Jenn Yee, Jenna Hager and Grace Arant) who are planning to go to various places in the mission field. You can read all about them in the hub.  Just go to http://cccomaha.org/hub.php

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Our Family was all there.  Teri and I, Alec, Marcus, Ellah, Madelyn and Isaac.  We stood up in front of all four services and the kids did great.  We spoke for about 30 seconds sharing what we will be doing and when we hope to go.  The first 3 services the kids stood there, smiled and did a nice job.  During the 3rd service, Isaac kept on asking when it was his turn to talk on the mic.  He wasn’t really using his quiet voice either.  I think he figure he had been quiet long enough and now he needed to speak…loudly so he could get his chance to talk on the big mic.  I told him he could the next time and I was just going to have him say hi.  Well, it came time and when I told Isaac it was his turn, I think he got a small case of stage fright, because he basically buried his head in my shoulder and said, "No, you go first." 

You could tell they all relaxed a little as the services went on because when Craig asked if they were excited, Alec, Marcus and Ellah let out a big YEAH!  Madelyn was dancing on stage during the last service and she got a little carried away.....I didn't see it but Teri said at one point she lifted up her dress while she was doing her little dance.  I don't think she meant to, but she was just being a little 5 year old performing her dance debut. 

Another thing I missed was Isaac picking his nose.  Again, Teri saw it but I didn't.  I am not sure why I miss these things, and she always sees them.  Anyway…. if you know how good my wife is at telling stories, you would know that it was better hearing her tell about the whole dress incident and the picking of the nose.  It may have been slightly more dramatic, but much more entertaining.  We had a good laugh about it and we hope you do too. 

We will be going to the Christ Community Church Bellevue site on the 14th to share with our sister Church.  We are really looking forward to that, but I think Madelyn will have to wear pants and I will make sure to have plenty of klenexes for IsaacJ

I'm Excited!

Hi this is Alec. I'm just posting my first post and I am very excited to go to the Dominican Republic! I will write more in the future.

2012 Santiago Experience Video

Here is a Video that the Romano Family put together as a summary for 2012.  Rick and Tammie have 4 kids and have been in the DR for almost 2 years after being in Mexico (on Mission) for more than 6 years.  We will be working along side them in Santiago.  They did a fantastic job on this video!  It shows all the work they did last year and how much there is to do.  One of the reasons we were drawn to the DR is the variety of things we as a family will be involved with. 

Big Day

Tomorrow is a big day for our famliy.  We are blessed to be able to stand in front of our church and share with everyone about our mission trip.  A huge thanks to Craig Walter who has been coordinating many things and encouraging us.  Here is a link to the HUB (church bulletin) to read more about our journey and how you can support us through prayer or finacially.

Click on the link and go to page 10

http://cccomaha.org/hub.php


You can also read a little more about the trip and prayer requests on the link below.
http://cccomaha.org/stm