SAVED2BSPENT

A Project I Help A Little With

2009-12-05T12:46:00.001-08:00

Scott TV #25

2009-12-05T09:16:00.000-08:00

Scott TV #24

2009-11-24T14:01:00.000-08:00

Oops, I said "kids" !

ScottTV #23 and Time Lapse Video

2009-11-07T18:14:00.000-08:00

ScottTV #22

2009-10-31T20:12:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #21

2009-10-10T19:29:00.000-07:00

10/9/09

Hair Cut

2009-10-01T18:10:00.000-07:00

Scott TV Mini

2009-09-29T18:22:00.000-07:00

ScottTV #21

2009-09-09T17:17:00.000-07:00

Im on Vacation

2009-08-29T16:36:00.000-07:00

Im on vacation and dont have a fast internet connection. So no ScottTV for this week.

Scott TV #20

2009-08-24T15:38:00.000-07:00

Camping and Beautiful Afternoons

2009-08-22T13:33:00.000-07:00

Camping With The Boys Thursday Night.

A Beautiful Afternoon.

Scott TV #19

2009-08-16T14:01:00.000-07:00

A Map of Choix - Zoom Out Once to See the Marked Locations

2009-08-15T18:54:00.000-07:00

View Choix in a larger map

Scott TV #18

2009-08-08T17:09:00.000-07:00

OH NO!!!! NO SCOTT TV??????

2009-08-01T19:49:00.000-07:00

Well, um, I didn't shoot a video because I was writing a letter to my church and I was writing the letter to my church because I procrastinated and wrote it when I normally make the video. But here is a copy of that letter.

Dear Church Family,

Greetings! I actually worked up the nerve to take another trip to El Fuerte. It went great, with no break downs or anything. Thanks be to God. Also a good thing because the ice cream in my backpack probably would have melted. Our motorcycle did have some troubles to fix before I trusted it though. But that is another story.

The well drilling rig started a job. But, the cable started unraveling because it was worn. So, Lenn needed some help to rig a new cable on the machine. So, Johan and I rode the moto out to the site. On the way back the rear wheel started wobbling and we found 16 broken spokes. So, I rode it slowly home and it was out of commission for few days until we replaced them. Good thing we didn't have an accident.

We have finished planting the sesame and started weeding. So, that pretty much keeps the boys busy and occupied. In some places the sesame is 6 inches high and it grows to about five feet. Weeding will keep us busy for the next couple months and then it is harvest time.

I was sick a few weeks ago. I felt terrible, I had diarrhea and threw up once. I woke up Monday morning sick, felt better on Tuesday and was back to work on Wednesday. Not sure what caused it, because no one else got sick.

In other news. Tricia wrecked the a motorcycled that Lenn bought for the ladies to use. Since she did it on my day off. I didn't get the scoop on that so, here is an excerpt from her blog. "I should have stayed in bed. I didn't feel good in the morning. By the time I arrived at the orphanage on bike, I could hardly breathe. Debbie kindly offered to take me home, but I stubbornly started with laundry instead. I was ready to start the machines, but discovered that the electricity was off. "Perfect time to test drive the moto," I thought, not-so-brightly. (Most of you probably know what's coming.) On my second round, I got off the road enough to tip the poor little motor scooter over and send my face into the gravel. I'm still not sure what happened... I'm missing 3-4 minutes of my memory. But, some things are very clear: my mild concussion, my purple eye, my scraped face, elbow, foot, and hands, my aching bruises, etc. Rhonda and Ian, with the help of a driver I'm not sure I even thanked, got me and the moto back to the house. I didn't feel any pain, even when I saw my bloody face. But I remember trying to spit the gravel out of my mouth. Debbie and Rhonda had to cope with my blabbering away while they cleaned me up." So, there you go. Oh, yeah and the moto was fine except for some cosmetic damage. If you were wondering.

In bug news, something got me on the neck. I didn't notice anything strange. I just all of a sudden had some blisters on my neck and I really didn't know want happened. The blister popped and were replaced by scabs and people asked me what happened and I didn't know. Then Lenn told me about a bug that if irritated it will spray an acidic spray with causes blisters. So, that's must be what happened. Some bug peed on me while I was sleeping. Outrageous! Luckily it didn't itch. But, we have plenty of other bugs that cause that.

Well, Thanks for listening, for your prays and your support. God Bless.

A video may be coming on Monday.

Scott TV #17

2009-07-25T18:05:00.000-07:00

http://changethewaywepraise.blogspot.com/

Scott TV #16

2009-07-18T19:25:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #15

2009-07-11T17:13:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #14

2009-07-04T14:43:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #13

2009-06-27T08:54:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #12

2009-06-19T19:21:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #11

2009-06-12T17:58:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #10

2009-06-05T18:30:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the end of the movie. I ran out of space on my phone, so the movie ended. I was saying, it was 100 degrees inside and 110 outside. But, thats the end. Thanks for watching.

Scott TV #9

2009-05-29T19:16:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #8

2009-05-22T18:55:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #7

2009-05-08T19:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry, about the beginning. A little bit didn't get recorded.

Scott TV #6

2009-05-01T18:35:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #5

2009-04-24T18:16:00.000-07:00

Check out more pictures and video of the well drilling @ http://www.mxbma.orfanatochoix.com/

Scott TV #4

2009-04-17T16:17:00.000-07:00

Scott TV #4

Scott TV #3

2009-04-10T18:13:00.000-07:00

Number 2

2009-04-03T17:25:00.000-07:00

Here is a photo of the toastage. You can see the orphanage in the background.

Video, Um, Yeah.

2009-03-27T16:21:00.000-07:00

The Sky

2009-03-19T16:29:00.000-07:00

I took a 28 hour bus ride the the border and back to update my visa. My knees didn't feel very good afterward, becuase they don't fit well between the seats.

This photo was in Los Mochis. I took it with my cell phone.

No Video

2009-03-13T16:34:00.000-07:00

Sorry, didn't get the video done. Maybe next week!

Life's good in general.

Tonight the single people in service are having a free night together to go out to eat.

Hi

2009-03-12T16:40:00.000-07:00

So, I haven't posted on here like I said I would. But, tomorrow I'm gonna try a video post. So get your hopes up.

Request.
Pray that us guys in charge can build good relationships with the boys.

A letter to my church.

2009-02-23T17:12:00.000-08:00

Hello, Everyone! I have successfully moved into the orphanage and have adjusted fine to life here. My duties are taking care of the boys when Sam and Johan are off or busy, helping the handicap boy with exercises, and doing laundry. We have Church on Sunday afternoons. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening and Sunday school for the children Saturday morning. The boys are somewhat well behaved. But, sometimes they need discipline more than a point on the misbehaving chart. I haven't had to spank anyone, but I have been a witness. Two adults need to be present to make sure not abuse occurs. Not a fun part of the job, if you know what I mean.

In other news. I have been called the "Card King" here, because I get so many cards. Thank you for those. Thank you for the emails and the support as well.

We had a retreat here for the whole BMA team. It started on Tuesday and went until Friday morning. We hiked up a mountain near here. Had a track and field day. Went out-to-eat three times. And just pretty much had a change of schedule for a few days.

Johan is on a two week vacation right now. So, he missed the retreat. But, I'm sure he didn't mind since he was at home. He will be returning on the 24th.

Dean Martin came down to visit. He arrived on Monday the 16th and left Friday morning on the train for Chihuahua. He will be will be helping Adam Sensenig with his house over there, like I had. It was nice to had him stop by. Though he didn't really see how life normally is here since he came during the retreat. Thanks to the people who sent gifts with him.

I don't have any cockroach stories because I haven't seen any here. But, what we do have is daddy-long-leggers. They are annoying because they are everywhere and they sit in big piles sometimes. Which makes them easy to spray with bug spray. Not as lively as cockroaches, but still as fun to kill.

Thanks for everything.

Later and God Bless

My Schedule

2009-02-13T16:59:00.000-08:00

My Schedule

Wake-Up 7:30
Breakfast 8:00-8:30
Exercises with Teo 9:00-10:00
Field Clearing or Peanut Shelling 10:00-12:00
Lunch 12:30-1:00
School 2:30-4:00
Two Hour Break for Internet Use 4:00-6:00
Supper 6:30-7:00
Lights Out 9:00

Mondays and Fridays from 4:00-6:00 we play soccer.
Wednesday at 6:30 we have prayer meeting, so supper is at 5:30.
Saturday morning we have children classes at Loren's.
Sunday afternoon is church at Loren's.

Hello! Everyone!!!!

2009-02-03T15:35:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who still visits my site to see if I've updated. Well here it is. My vacation time is up and I am beginning my duties at the orphanage. Please pray that I will adjust well and be excepted by the boys. I will try to update once a week from now on. May God Bless You All.

Josue

2008-11-20T15:54:00.000-08:00

Josue, one of my friends in Mexico.

The Storm

2008-10-16T11:07:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone! I haven't been on the internet in a week and a bunch of people say "Hey! Where are you at!". Well, it makes me feel loved. I've been sitting on my hands down here waiting for the electric to come back on after a storm went through. I was told it was equivalent to a category 3 hurricane. It knock down a bunch of trees, blow away some houses that weren't masonry and just made a mess everywhere. But, everyone is fine.

Here are some pictures, just to give an idea of the mess.

Thanks for your prayers! Keep praying my language learning keeps going well and for two men in the church who gave their lives to the Lord. Pray their commitment would be strong and their would grow in their new lives.

My Schedule

2008-10-07T14:44:00.000-07:00

Um, my schedule doesn't really exist. Its not really a set thing. I wake up, eat breakfast, study Spanish from a book, eat lunch, play cards, prepare for church, go to church (sometimes by bus), go home, eat supper, get ready for bed, go to bed. All the while trying to talk Spanish. Some days two of the guys from church take me along to work and we ride around the countryside, going to farms, and they take pictures and do paperwork. They work for the government and help farmers get government programs. Any questions?

Prayer Request

2008-10-06T11:21:00.000-07:00

Thank you for your prayers. Keep praying that the language learning goes well.

Sorry, to my once loyal blog visiter.

This is not the blog it used to be.

But, keep checking back.

Because it may get better.

Cohuibampo

2008-09-29T13:17:00.000-07:00

This is my residence in Cohuibampo, Mexico
I am thankful for your prayers!!!
Comments will questions or sent me an email

Ethnic Night

2008-09-18T16:00:00.000-07:00

Today our country was Ghana.

No table or silverware. The bowl of water on the left was to wash your right hand.

Javon King. He's so cute! He's gonna have to beat the ladies off with a stick!

Fried Plantain

YUM!

The Brooklyn Bridge - Round Two

2008-09-14T19:15:00.000-07:00

Walking the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night.

TV

2008-09-12T19:14:00.000-07:00

So should a church say "No TV's Allowed"? What does the Bible say about TV? Actually the Bible doesn't say TV in it anywhere as far as I could find. But, if we are so concerned about what the Bible says, what about Matthew 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations," Who was your last disciple? We wouldn't want to disobey the Bible by watching TV if it said not to. So, is it ok to disobey the Bible by not making disciples?

Our Street

2008-09-11T18:57:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of our street at night

Wild Life

2008-09-09T09:23:00.000-07:00

This is the wild life I have found in New York City.

The Posse

2008-09-07T15:53:00.000-07:00

On Saturday four of my friends came to visit. Thanks Guys! It meant a lot! So, here are some pictures of our escapade (don't look that word up in Websters)!

We waited a hour for the subway because of a medical emergency up the track.

Finally the train came!

Ouch!

Photographed without permission.

Standing under shelter while it rained.

The Empire State Building in the fog.

Dean Martin, Anthony Weber, Chad Yoder, Justin Showalter, and IThe Empire State Building in fog at night.

On Sunday We Took A Walk on the Brooklyn Bridge

The Manhattan Bridge

Group Picture

2008-09-05T17:13:00.000-07:00

Pray request. On Monday we have a test on the first half of our studies. Prayer that I would remember everything would be appreciated. A Direct TV blimp above the training center

Left to right in the back row Sheldon Graber, Hubert Ropp, and Scott Gehman.
Left to right in the front Ellen Graber, Joanna Ropp, Tricia Kennell, and Brianne Coblentz

Turkish

2008-09-04T17:39:00.000-07:00

Our cook, Lauren Mong had a birthday on Tuesday. So, all of us students took her to a Turkish restaurant for supper to celebrate and so she wouldn't have to cook. Afterward we went to Dunkin Donuts for desert.

A coffee cup which some people have described as "cute". You can voice your opinion in the comments at the bottom.

Sheldon Graber, he's a jolly good fellow

Mennonite girls saving more money at Dunkin Donuts or maybe avoiding calories.

A Day With The Devil

2008-09-04T07:32:00.000-07:00

A day without the Bible is a day with the Devil.

An Unfortunate Event & Labor Day

2008-09-03T11:52:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately Anthony Mast will not be going to Mexico with me and actually left the training center Tuesday morning to fly home. I am unaware of the reason, but it was something personal.

In other news. On Labor Day the MTC staff and students had a picnic at Flushing Meadows Park.

Anthony enjoying the simpler things of life before heading home.

Somehow I was talked into riding the carousel.

The US Open 2008 Grand Slam Tennis which was being held in the park

Unisphere built for the 1964/1965 World's Fair

The observatory towers built for the 1964/1965 World's Fair

Worship

2008-09-02T18:38:00.000-07:00

I will be leading a 55 minute worship time tomorrow. So, prayer would be appreciated. Thanks

Saturday Night

2008-09-01T05:50:00.000-07:00

Saturday night we rode the Staten Island Ferry, got some New York Style Pizza, and took a walk by Ground Zero. At ground zero we couldn't see anything because of barricades around the construction site.

On the Staten Island side

Someone enjoyed the ride way too much

Trinity Church

Ground Zero

Reflecting at Ground Zero

The Orphanage's Website

2008-08-31T15:45:00.000-07:00

Check out the website of the orphanage I will be serving at http://www.mxbma.orfanatochoix.com/

Friday Night

2008-08-30T19:58:00.000-07:00

Friday night we rode the subway to Time Square and then stopped at Star Bucks before heading home.

Brianne Coblentz, Tricia Kennel, and Lauren Mong

Joanna & Hubert Ropp and Anthony Mast

I didn't know M&M condoned that type of thing.

New York's Finest

Mennonite girls saving money.

When Anthony and I rode the subway back, we got a little lost.
Letter "A" in the middle is where we started
and letter "B" on the far left is where we ended
and the blue is where we walked.
GOOD TIMES!

Anthony Mast

2008-08-29T05:26:00.001-07:00

This is the guy I'm sharing my room with and probably a lot of time for the next 2 years.

The Average Day

2008-08-28T05:22:00.000-07:00

Last night we had bible study. Afterward we went to White Castle for a snack and when we were leaving a guy asked for spare change so we bought him supper.

Here is a picture of our classroom.

This is where we spend most of our time during the day.

This is the schedule we stick to most days.

Target

2008-08-27T12:54:00.001-07:00

Last evening we went to Target. The building looked like a stadium on the outside and a shopping center on the inside. It had a parking garage on the outer edge and we parked on the top. When we came out the sun was setting and even New York City looked beautiful.
Take a look.

Arriving in NYC

2008-08-26T10:27:00.000-07:00

Yesterday afternoon my parents unloaded me in NYC! Just left me here (J.K.)! I will be living here for 5 weeks in a basement of 221 Ridgewood Ave. in Brooklyn. Here are some pics of my lodging. I share the lodging with a guy my age and a 50ish couple.

View from the "door" of the bedroom

View from the bed facing the "door" (which is a sheet)

View of the living room.

You might not see it in the pictures but all the ceilings are kinda low, So I gotta watch my head :)

Fullness

2008-06-08T21:21:00.000-07:00

You don't need a telescope, a microscope, or a horoscope to realize the fullness of Christ, and the emptiness of the universe without him.

From the Past

2008-06-04T20:26:00.000-07:00

My Body Lies Without A Breath
In This Dark Hole That Is Called Death
My Blood Lies Cold Within My Veins
On This Dark Plain I Feel No Pain
But My Soul Will Rise Again
To Fly Above This Earth
Where My Mother Once Birthed
A Child Who Was Not Worth
A Drop Of Blood
From The Wounds Of Which You Were Cursed
But That's Why You Came To This Earth
That's Why The Virgin Once Gave Birth
That Why You Bled And Died For My
To Save My Soul And
SET ME FREE

Dead to Self

2008-05-26T19:24:00.000-07:00

Consider the time you spent entertaining yourself. Doing things such as watching a movie, reading a book, playing a game by yourself or with others, surfing the web, blogging, etc.

Now, consider the time you spent praying and reading the Bible.

Are you really "dead to self" if you entertain yourself more then reading the Bible and praying?

Will

2008-05-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

Thy will is perfect
Thy will be done
Not my will, but Thine be done
Take mine away
Mold it like clay
Use it in Your perfect way
Help me follow Your will
From day to day
As I pray
Not my will, but Thine be done
Your will is perfection

Self-Reliance

2008-05-15T21:30:00.000-07:00

You know that time you just relied on yourself. You may have succeeded or failed, but just think how much easier it would have been if you had just laid it on the Lord.

Forsaken

2008-05-14T20:25:00.000-07:00

My God! My God! Why have I forsaken You?

Desire

2008-05-11T21:26:00.000-07:00

Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. This desire gets pregnant, and has a baby: sin! Sin grows up to adulthood, and becomes a real killer.

Choices

2008-05-08T21:05:00.000-07:00

Who guides your choices? The world or a Godly influence?

Fog

2008-05-06T20:36:00.000-07:00

We're squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright!

Self-confidence

2008-05-05T21:08:00.000-07:00

Forget about self-confidence; it's useless. Cultivate God-confidence.

How Will You Be Spent

2008-05-04T20:18:00.000-07:00

If you have been saved, your life is now God's, for him to spend as he will see fit.