30 hour famine

At Harvest Worship Center they did the 30 hour famine this past weekend. We fasted for 30 hours and slept in boxes, We were trying to see how the homeless and hungry feel, but we also had lots of fun, we did a scavenger hunt but on this scavenger hunt we had to go out a pass out tracks and witness to people and pray at the schools, it was fun but we were also learning. We play several other games too, But the scavenger hunt was my favorite. I am really glad that I got to be part of this amazing experience. We built our boxes and slept outside just like the homeless do, and then the next morning they had the cops come and wake us up and tell us we had to move, we also marched in front of the court house to raise awareness. It was so much fun, but we still learned in the proses. If its something you have to opportunity to do I suggest you try it, its an amazing experience. I just think that it was a great experience for me, because I never really realized how hard it is go with out eating or get a good nights sleep in a box. I defiantly brought me closer to the Lord. I think it was easier for us to go with out eating because we had each other, and when we got hungry we would just pray together. well anyway I just thought that I would tell you guys a little about it.

My missions trip!

April 20, 2009 73 Maple Street Patrick Springs, Va.24133 I have recently made the exciting decision to go on a mission trip with an organization called Global Expeditions, a part of Teen Mania Ministries. For more than 15 years, they have taken thousands of teenagers to countries all over the world. This year, I want to go to Manhattan, New York. Global Expeditions is a ministry totally dedicated to reaching my generation and equipping us to touch the world through missions. I cannot think of a better way to spend my time than sharing the Gospel with others and seeing my life changed as well. New York is located in the United States where my team will be based out of the city of Manhattan. I will be leaving on July 12, 2009 and returning home on July 24, 2009. The entire trip, I will be busy ministering through drama and street evangelism. The total cost of this trip is $ 1,588.00, which includes all expenses: airfare, accommodations, food, and training. I cannot accomplish this task alone, so I am asking you to be part of this mission trip with me. During the next several weeks, I will be working very hard to raise the finances to go. My first deadline is May 13, 2009 when half of the amount , $794.00 is due. Any amount that you can give will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to support me in this opportunity, please send a check made out to Teen Mania Ministries. Must have my Id # (not name) in memo of check. If you would like to pay by credit or debit, please go to www.globalexpeditions.com Scroll down to quick links and click on “ Support a Missionary” , then follow instructions. Your support is a key part of seeing salvations on the field this summer. If you have any questions, please call me at 276-694-6144 You can also reach Global Expeditions at their Missions Supporter Hotline at 1.866.5.GLOBEX. Thank you for your consideration. Your prayer and support are greatly appreciated! God Bless You, Jessica Bowman ID#2568438 The Daughter of: Brad & Tammy Bowman Global Expeditions Atten: Processing Center, Missionary PO Box 2000 Garden Valley, Texas 75771-2000

Missions trip =)

So I went to winter Jam with my youth group, and My youth pastor put my name in this bucket to have a chance to go on a mission, well then a few weeks later I went to battle cry with some real close friends of mine, and they helped me sign up to get a chance to go on a mission. oh by the way I did not know my youth pastor put my name in the bucket. So I get a call from teen mania and they want to help send me on a missions, well I told my dad about it and he looks at me and says know im not sending you off some where with a bunch of strangers I do not know. But then a few secounds later he looked at me and said well I wont just say know I will pray about it. So I told mama that night and she thought it was a cool idea, she just wanted me to pray about it and make sure that it was what God wanted me too do. So I told them both to pray about it and I would too, well we had four days to decide. Well to day an hour in a half before I was suppose to have my answer I asked daddy what he thought and he said he thought no. I got really mad and went in my room prayed and read my bible, and then I went outside to play with the dog. Well I was outside and mama and daddy hollered out the door for me to please come inside. Well in the beginning I wanted to go to Austrailia and new york, But I found out that the trip to Austrailia was a month long, So I picked new york as my second option. They said that if they were sure that I thought this is what God wanted me to do then I could go, I was so excited. So this summer I am going to New York on a missions trip (YAY)

My fun filled week!

Sorry I have not wrote in along time but Ive been pretty busy, In the past week my great grandma moved in with us, and we got Ducks. I'm glad she moved in with us though, Because she did not like staying in the nursing home, and now I can get to know her. I did not get to see her much when I was little I only remember seeing her two times, that I remember. And since she has moved down here I have grown really close to her, Before she went in the nursing home she was living with my mea-mal (grandma) Well I stayed the night with her once, and that's all it took. She told me all the story's of when she was younger and when she worked as a cook. She showed me how to sew these really neat things, I'm not sure what they are called. We went to bed a 8:09 P.M. I will never forget because that is like the earlyest I have ever went to bed, Well I woke up at 7:55 (which is early for me) and she said (man you slept late you must have needed the sleep) and then she asked what I wanted for breakfest, and I dont usally eat when I first get up, so I told her I dont know. Well she went in the kichten and decided since I stayed the night with her that she was gonna fix a big breakfest, She fixed eggs, toast, fried spam, and she made me hot tea. That was the first time I had ever had sunny side up eggs, and I tell you they were gross, but I ate them anyway because I did not want to hurt her feelings. But we spent the hole day together, talking about anything and everything. Well and now she lives with us, and I am glad she does. Now the Ducks story. Logan Christophers friend had came over here to play with him, well he was talking about the chicks he got for Easter, and well he told Christopher he could have one if he wanted one. So Christopher came running inside asking if he could get a baby chicken, and mama told him no that we had tried chickens before and no one liked them, So Kelley says well why don't we get a duck ive always wanted a duck. Well as soon as daddy gets home from work Christopher runs up to him and ask if he can have a chicken, well daddy came inside and asked what in the world Christopher was talking about. Well he went down to granny A's (other great grandma) to get a t.v. box. Well mama called the store and asked if they had any ducks, and they said no but they could order some. Well so then she calls another store and ask, and they said yes they had some but thats all they were getting and they were closing in thirty minutes, so we called daddy at Granny A's and he said i'll be home in a minute. So we begged him, and he finaly said yes. So we hurry up and got to the store, and Christopher picks out a Yellow duck and named him old yeller, Kelley picked out a black and yellow duck and named her Lucy, and I picked out a Black and Yellow duck too I named him Ben. But I think that was the best Easter prensent ever, they are so much fun. We let them swim for the first time today, because we cant leave them outside they are to little they will freeze to death, but anyway we took them out side to swim and they loved it, they did not want to get out of the water.

Christopher and old Yeller
This is my Duck BenOld Yeller,Lucy, & Ben.
There first swim.
Me & Ben
This is Old Yeller
Swimming
They were having fun!