FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening. 

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting me, Laura Keener, Frontline Director at Desert Springs....760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.

On Calvary's Hill 

by Max Lucado

Imagine the  scene at the cross. Soldiers huddled in a circle, dice-throwing—casting lots for the possessions of Christ. Common soldiers witnessing the world’s most uncommon event. To them he is just another criminal; the cross is forgotten.

It makes me think of us. The religious. Those who claim heritage at the cross. All of us. The strict…the loose…the simple…spirit-filled…evangelical. All of us! We’re not so unlike these soldiers. We too, play games at the foot of the cross. We compete for members. We scramble for status. Competition. Selfishness. Personal gain. It’s all there. We major in the trivial, we split into little huddles. Another name. Another doctrine. So close to the cross but so far from the Christ. “May they all be one,” Jesus prayed. One. Not one in groups of two thousand. One church. One faith. One Lord. No hierarchies. No traditions. Just Christ.

PRAYING FOR HEALING, COMFORT, STRENGTH, WISDOM & UNDERSTANDING...

John Bagdon * LaReign Hodges * Mike Kunkle * Carol Smoke

Julie Ruetter's daughter, Julianna 

Art Tuverson 
Washburn's son, Steven & grandson, Justin

Virgil Webb * Sharon Wren's sister, Kathy * Chis Zeilenga

MONTHLY MISSIONS UPDATE

"For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor with a shield." Psalm 5:12

Our missionaries John & Rachel Hiskey and Pastors in Guinea Bissau, West Africa have asked us to pray specifically for:

• Please pray for a motorcycle for Professor Barros. Also, please pray for 3 more Pastors who REALLY need motorcycles. A quality motorcycle with all necessary documents, costs about $2,500 US.

• Construction has begun again on a Guest House. It is really looking good. We will be having 3 construction crews working on it next week. We hope to be moving in around June or July. However, this is Africa. Please pray for the safety of the workers and the swift completion of the project. The next item on Pr. Tony's agenda is to get a well and water system for the base. 

• PTL! The Radio station and generator are on the way to being repaired. Broken parts have (hopefully) been identified and are being shipped. When they arrive, HCJB will be sending a technician over to help identify what went wrong and initiate preventative measures. Both HCJB radio and Caterpillar generators say they couldn't see any way a lightening strike could do such damage. But, we know there is a spiritual element to it all. Please pray for the safe transport of all needed parts and continual protection of the station. Isolated believers found it so encouraging and Non believers are asking to have people come to their villages so they can ask questions and learn more. 

• One of  our churches here is needing about 40 church pews. The school in Daharatu that Barb and Skeeter established now has 6 grades. The well has been dug, but it needs to be cemented in (open wells and little kids don't mix too well) and a rope and bucket system installed. Also the roof is in need of repair. Please pray for these needs.

Evangeline St. Clair Byrnes, a missionary of our church family is now in Tacloban, Philippines for the next 4 months. As you know Evangeline was born and raised there and has been a missionary with UTAP for many years. We are proud to support her financially and in prayer! She needs prayer for strength and wisdom as she leads in evangelism so that many will come to know Christ and the power of his lov

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening. 

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting me, Laura Keener, Frontline Director at Desert Springs....760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.

Terry Pinzon, our dear brother in the Lord, went to be with his Lord this week. Terry's wife Wanda and their family would like to invite the Desert Springs Church family to attend his Celebration of Life Service this Saturday, March 28th at 2:00 pm in the Family Room. 

We pray for comfort and God's peace to envelop all of Terry's friends and family who will dearly miss him but what a joy to know we will be together again in our heavenly home!

PRAYING FOR HEALING, COMFORT, STRENGTH, WISDOM & UNDERSTANDING...

John Bagdon
LaReign Hodges  

Mike Kunkle

Julie Ruetter's daughter, Julianna

Carol Smoke

Art Tuverson

Jack & Joan Washburn's son, Steven & grandson, Justin

Virgil Webb

Sharon Wren's sister, Kathy

Chis Zeilenga

MONTHLY MISSIONS UPDATE

"For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor with a shield." Psalm 5:12

Our missionaries John & Rachel Hiskey and Pastors in Guinea Bissau, West Africa have asked us to pray specifically for:

• Please pray for a motorcycle for Professor Barros. Also, please pray for 3 more Pastors who REALLY need motorcycles. A quality motorcycle with all necessary documents, costs about $2,500 US.

• Construction has begun again on a Guest House. It is really looking good. We will be having 3 construction crews working on it next week. We hope to be moving in around June or July. However, this is Africa. Please pray for the safety of the workers and the swift completion of the project. The next item on Pr. Tony's agenda is to get a well and water system for the base. 

• PTL! The Radio station and generator are on the way to being repaired. Broken parts have (hopefully) been identified and are being shipped. When they arrive, HCJB will be sending a technician over to help identify what went wrong and initiate preventative measures. Both HCJB radio and Caterpillar generators say they couldn't see any way a lightening strike could do such damage. But, we know there is a spiritual element to it all. Please pray for the safe transport of all needed parts and continual protection of the station. Isolated believers found it so encouraging and Non believers are asking to have people come to their villages so they can ask questions and learn more. 

• One of  our churches here is needing about 40 church pews. The school in Daharatu that Barb and Skeeter established now has 6 grades. The well has been dug, but it needs to be cemented in (open wells and little kids don't mix too well) and a rope and bucket system installed. Also the roof is in need of repair. Please pray for these needs.

Evangeline St. Clair Byrnes, a missionary of our church family is now in Tacloban, Philippines for the next 4 months. As you know Evangeline was born and raised there and has been a missionary with UTAP for many years. We are proud to support her financially and in prayer! She needs prayer for strength and wisdom as she leads in evangelism so that many will come to know Christ and the power of his lov

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening. 

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting me, Laura Keener, Frontline Director at Desert Springs....760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. " Hebrews 13:8

Yesterday

When I think of . . .

every city I’ve moved to,
every place I’ve worked,
every church I’ve attended,

Jesus was there. With me. In me.
And always interceding for me.

Today

When I think of . . .

every prayer I’m praying,
every circumstance I’m facing,
every decision I’m considering,

Jesus is there. With me. In me.
And always interceding for me.

Forever

When I think of . . .

every dream yet to live,
every season yet to come,
every moment yet to happen,

Jesus will be there. With me. In me.
And always interceding for me.

Amidst every change in every season of life . . .

Jesus has been, and is, and always will be my Constant—
an Ever-Present Help and Ever-Faithful Friend.

PRAYING FOR HEALING, COMFORT, STRENGTH, WISDOM & UNDERSTANDING...

LaReign Hodges  

Mike Kunkle

Julie Ruetter's daughter, Julianna

Carol Smoke

Art Tuverson

Jack & Joan Washburn's son, Steven & grandson, Justin

Virgil Webb

Sharon Wren's sister, Kathy

Chis Zeilenga

MONTHLY MISSIONS UPDATE

"For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor with a shield." Psalm 5:12

Our missionaries John & Rachel Hiskey and Pastors in Guinea Bissau, West Africa have asked us to pray specifically for:

• Please pray for a motorcycle for Professor Barros. Also, please pray for 3 more Pastors who REALLY need motorcycles. A quality motorcycle with all necessary documents, costs about $2,500 US.

• Construction has begun again on a Guest House. It is really looking good. We will be having 3 construction crews working on it next week. We hope to be moving in around June or July. However, this is Africa. Please pray for the safety of the workers and the swift completion of the project. The next item on Pr. Tony's agenda is to get a well and water system for the base. 

• PTL! The Radio station and generator are on the way to being repaired. Broken parts have (hopefully) been identified and are being shipped. When they arrive, HCJB will be sending a technician over to help identify what went wrong and initiate preventative measures. Both HCJB radio and Caterpillar generators say they couldn't see any way a lightening strike could do such damage. But, we know there is a spiritual element to it all. Please pray for the safe transport of all needed parts and continual protection of the station. Isolated believers found it so encouraging and Non believers are asking to have people come to their villages so they can ask questions and learn more. 

• One of  our churches here is needing about 40 church pews. The school in Daharatu that Barb and Skeeter established now has 6 grades. The well has been dug, but it needs to be cemented in (open wells and little kids don't mix too well) and a rope and bucket system installed. Also the roof is in need of repair. Please pray for these needs.

Evangeline St. Clair Byrnes, a missionary of our church family is now in Tacloban, Philippines for the next 4 months. As you know Evangeline was born and raised there and has been a missionary with UTAP for many years. We are proud to support her financially and in prayer! She needs prayer for strength and wisdom as she leads in evangelism so that many will come to know Christ and the power of his lov

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening. 

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting me, Laura Keener, Frontline Director at Desert Springs....760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.

YOU MATTER

In Isaiah 49 we’re promised, “I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palm of my hands; your walls are continually before me.” No matter what, God does not forget you.

You are not overlooked.

You are not insignificant.

You are not less than.

God sees you. 

He knows you. 

He carries your name on His hands.

You are His.

You are chosen.

You are forgiven.

You are called.

You are loved.

You are included.

You are wanted.

Following the loud, clanging demands and expectations of the world will only make us feel insecure. Let’s instead choose to trust God as our Master Craftsman; to use us as He has planned. For YOU MATTER!

PRAYING FOR HEALING & COMFORT  

STRENGTH & WISDOM

Lily Boyd 

Harry Bryant 

Ceil Burns 

LaReign Hodges  

Howie Johnson

EJ Maxwell
Victor Pinson

Carol Smoke

Al Stokes

Jan Taylor

Art Tuverson

Jack & Joan Washburn's son, Steven & grandson, Justin

Virgil Webb

Sharon Wren's sister, Kathy
Chis Zeilenga

MONTHLY MISSIONS UPDATE

"For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor with a shield." Psalm 5:12


Our missionaries John & Rachel Hiskey and Pastors in Guinea Bissau, West Africa have asked us to pray specifically for:

• Please pray for a motorcycle for Professor Barros. Also, please pray for 3 more Pastors who REALLY need motorcycles. A quality motorcycle with all necessary documents, costs about $2,500 US.

• Construction has begun again on a Guest House. It is really looking good. We will be having 3 construction crews working on it next week. We hope to be moving in around June or July. However, this is Africa. Please pray for the safety of the workers and the swift completion of the project. The next item on Pr. Tony's agenda is to get a well and water system for the base. 

• PTL! The Radio station and generator are on the way to being repaired. Broken parts have (hopefully) been identified and are being shipped. When they arrive, HCJB will be sending a technician over to help identify what went wrong and initiate preventative measures. Both HCJB radio and Caterpillar generators say they couldn't see any way a lightening strike could do such damage. But, we know there is a spiritual element to it all. Please pray for the safe transport of all needed parts and continual protection of the station. Isolated believers found it so encouraging and Non believers are asking to have people come to their villages so they can ask questions and learn more. 

• One of  our churches here is needing about 40 church pews. The school in Daharatu that Barb and Skeeter established now has 6 grades. The well has been dug, but it needs to be cemented in (open wells and little kids don't mix too well) and a rope and bucket system installed. Also the roof is in need of repair. Please pray for these needs.

Evangeline St. Clair Byrnes, a missionary of our church family is now in Tacloban, Philippines for the next 4 months. As you know Evangeline was born and raised there and has been a missionary with UTAP for many years.  We are proud to support her financially and in prayer! She needs prayer for strength and wisdom as she leads in evangelism so that many will come to know Christ and the power of his love.

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening. 

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting me, Laura Keener, Frontline Director at Desert Springs....760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.

HIS LOVE

His love for you is unconditional.

“We love because He first loved us.” {1 John 4:19}

His love for you is unwavering.

“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” {Romans 8:38-39}

His love for you is pursuing.

“But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” {Romans 5:8}

His love overwhelms us. 

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith — that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” {Ephesians 3:17-19}

His love never fails.

Sustains us in every circumstance.

Secures us through every uncertainty.

Satisfies us despite every disappointment.

PRAYING FOR HEALING & COMFORT  

STRENGTH & WISDOM

Flo Aydelotte
Bill Beers and daughter 

Lily Boyd 
Karl Brinkman's son, Michael

Harry Bryant 

Ceil Burns 

LaReign Hodges  

Howie Johnson

EJ Maxwell
Victor Pinson

Carol Smoke

Al Stokes

Jan Taylor

Art Tuverson

Jack & Joan Washburn's son, Steven & grandson, Justin

Virgil Webb

Sharon Wren's sister, Kathy

MONTHLY MISSIONS UPDATE

"For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor with a shield." Psalm 5:12


Our missionaries John & Rachel Hiskey and Pastors in Guinea Bissau, West Africa have asked us to pray specifically for:

• Please pray for a motorcycle for Professor Barros. Also, please pray for 3 more Pastors who REALLY need motorcycles. A quality motorcycle with all necessary documents, costs about $2,500 US.

• Construction has begun again on a Guest House. It is really looking good. We will be having 3 construction crews working on it next week. We hope to be moving in around June or July. However, this is Africa. Please pray for the safety of the workers and the swift completion of the project. The next item on Pr. Tony's agenda is to get a well and water system for the base. 

• PTL! The Radio station and generator are on the way to being repaired. Broken parts have (hopefully) been identified and are being shipped. When they arrive, HCJB will be sending a technician over to help identify what went wrong and initiate preventative measures. Both HCJB radio and Caterpillar generators say they couldn't see any way a lightening strike could do such damage. But, we know there is a spiritual element to it all. Please pray for the safe transport of all needed parts and continual protection of the station. Isolated believers found it so encouraging and Non believers are asking to have people come to their villages so they can ask questions and learn more. 

• One of  our churches here is needing about 40 church pews. The school in Daharatu that Barb and Skeeter established now has 6 grades. The well has been dug, but it needs to be cemented in (open wells and little kids don't mix too well) and a rope and bucket system installed. Also the roof is in need of repair. Please pray for these needs.

Evangeline St. Clair Byrnes, a missionary of our church family is now in Tacloban, Philippines for the next 4 months. As you know Evangeline was born and raised there and has been a missionary with UTAP for many years.  We are proud to support her financially and in prayer! She needs prayer for strength and wisdom as she leads in evangelism so that many will come to know Christ and the power of his love.