CPS and the Vineyard

This morning the kids and I traveled to the Spring/Klein area to the Vineyard Church where the Back 2 Basics ministry was having a time of praise and worship. Our friend, Barbara leads this ministry that serves youth in the care of the state's Child Protective Services. These children are ages 10-17. Some have been in the state's care since birth. Their stories are heartbreaking and raw. However, the Lord is using Barbara and others who love the Lord, to show these children His love and grace towards them. Back to Basics throws monthly birthday parties for the kids and we were blessed to be apart of that a few months ago. Today a praise pastor named Trevor led a time of worship and the youth pastor from North Houston Community Church led his youth group Oasis in a drama related how Jesus paid the price for our sins and how we can trust Him to heal us of our hurts whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Hearts were moved and the youth group joined with the CPS youth in prayer. It was a beautiful, awesome experience. Christian had lots of questions about why they were in a foster home and why some were so emotional in the service. He really enjoyed the youth pastor's message and wanted to stay for the entire event. Please take a look at the Back to Basics ministry's website www.B2BMINISTRY.com and prayerfully consider donating to this opportunity to meet the needs of the orphans.