Group 3 Day 7

Last working day today. Unfortunately for some of us, including myself, we couldn’t participate in the projects due to what we think was food poisoning. I attempted to get reports from the guys who did the projects. Starting with breakfast at Faith Mission...

Group 3 Day 6

First day in Del Rio. Breakfast and devotions at the Faith Mission. Pat gave his message from John 16:8, 2 Cor. 7:9-10, and 2 Cor. 4:3-5. He talked about how the Spirit and not us is the one that convicts the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. He...

Group 3 Day 5

After a somewhat short nights sleep we headed out toward Alianza Church for breakfast. We arrived before 7 and the parking guys and the staff were already there getting ready for our arrival. They had a great breakfast spread waiting for us. We then went to a chapel...

Group 3 Day 4

Busy day today! Started with breakfast at VB. Traveled to Senda de Vida for worship and devotions with Pat. We looked at Rev.12:11 and talked about the importance of our personal testimony. We then embarked on our construction projects at Refugio. Mark Middlstead...

Group 3 Day 3

We started our day with a hardy breakfast at Valley Baptist Retreat Center. We traveled to the Border Mission for worship, and another great message from Pat. He spoke on how we have been given the Word of reconciliation and we have been made ambassadors for Christ....

Group 3 Day 2

Had a great breakfast followed by a time of worship and study. Pat started us off with 2 Cor. 5:17-18. We have the ministry of reconciliation! We headed off to Magdiel Bible School in Matamoros to spend the day with the students. We played a circle game with the...

Group 3 Day 1

Day one. Travel day! Lots of guys met up at the airport at San Antonio. We stopped off at the Burger King for a little lunch while we waited for some more guys. Headed out for about 1.5 hours to George West Steakhouse. We enjoyed a huge meal! A highlight was our head...

Group 2 Day 7

Today I asked the men to give me a quote for the following question: What is the most unexpected thing you experienced from 2024 Power Week Two. This is what they said: “I definitely didn’t expect to be worshiping in an Alliance church again in another language and...

Group 2 Day 6

Putting it all together. This morning we met Mr. Alan Ehlers who is the founder of Faith Mission, he’s been serving the Lord his whole life and started this amazing mission in 1961. Tim James finished off a phenomenal week of devotions to the 47 men on week two with...

Group 2 Day 5

Faith Mission. What a gem this place is in Del Rio, Texas! We we started off the day with another fantastic devotion from Tim James, the title of his message was “I’m not ashamed who I am because he made me.” we also met Pastor Tim, who runs faith mission, which has...

Group 2 Day 4

Get Away Day! Although it did not really feel like a getaway, the weather was mostly cold….or I should say very cold….and rainy. We worshiped the Lord several times today, starting with devotions at Senda de Vida. All the brothers broke bread together and Tim James...

Group 2 Day 3

Festival, festival, festival!! Day three started off chilly – in the 30s, which is COLD for southern Texas! But that’s OK, the power men easily persevered through by the grace of God. Our devotion was given again by Tim James who is getting better as the week...

Group 2 Day 2

What a day! The 46 men that make up week two of the 2024 power mission trip, started off by heading to Reynosa and participated in phenomenal music and devotions led by our very own, Tim James. His message was “I will not be ashamed” which spoke to me personally. Then...

Group 2 Day 1

And we’re off! Day one of week two, 2024 is in the books! My name is Ben and I am a first year attendee with Power and I’ll be your journalist for the week. So far, I’m very impressed with Power. The organization, leadership, ministry and fellowship opportunity...