Five Days of Africa

I realized the second day i was here, that I could really do myself a disservice and over-spiritualize everything. So lets keep that in perspective D-roc. Secondly, I'm struggling with the words to share here due to what I've seen and heard. How do I not be vague but also share exactly what I want to? I don't know.

Let me first say that the dream has come true. Travel, speak/teach the Word, love people. I think I've got everything but a wife now. I'll keep praying for that one though, haha. OK let's see....

I'm sure you want to hear about my experiences. I've been writing everything in this notebook I brought with me. But can I say something more important. This week has been full of ministry; as expected. My prayer life has increased, and my thought life has changed some I'm sure. I've been praying for more of the Holy Spirit's presence and power in me and in my team. We have a great team here. We visit homes, schools, jails, hospitals, in the slums, in the boonies for real too, it's real. But the last couple of days I've had moments that just silence me. I go quiet because I feel that if I speak, something will be said that should not, or maybe my team will see it. I'm sure that it's spiritual warfare. so pray for me, pray for us. In six days we'll be back on a plane. For now that's all I can say... God is very good to us. Amen.

I'll write again before we leave. But this is what I have to say right now. Thanks

In Jesus

Tonight's Wonder

Tomorrow I'll be on a plane headed to Detroit, headed to Amsterdam, headed to Nairobi, headed to Kisumu, Kenya.

Africa!

Once a dream wanted for close to no reason at all.

Now a reality for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the glory of God.

Everyone says that their excited, or jealous, or wish they had the opportunity. They ask(some more so assume) I'm excited. But I'm nervous. This is no vacation, you know. These are lives. And I don't cry much. But I wonder?

It's that for real, that serious right now. Because I expect God to do what I can't imagine. He often does.

And that scares me. Not a fear as though I should be afraid for anything. But let me be honest. I'm not worthy. Although my every endeavor is driven by longing an hoping to one day be. (to hear "Well Done", that is)

hahahahahahahahahahahahahah...

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Deep breathe.

Just had to get that out. I'll be writing to you all so.

Supporting Missions to Kenya

Family and Friends,   

I truly believe that my education at Moody Bible Institute has been divinely orchestrated by God. The purpose at Moody is to glorify God and proclaim Jesus Christ by communicating the living truth- there is a living hope, salvation for sinners, comfort, wisdom and peace. There is, in fact, a life worth living for Jesus. 

God has blessed me with an opportunity to serve Him abroad in Kenya through short term missions for two weeks during my Spring break this March. I need your help to get there. 

Christ’s Hope International’s mission is, “Bringing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ to people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS through discipling and care giving, presenting them perfect in Christ Jesus.”  

While in Kenya I will be serving in all three of the ministries provided: 

1.  Prevention of AIDS: teaching “Choose to Wait”- a biblical sexual purity program. This includes evangelism, discipleship, and life skills.

2.  Care and Compassion: providing physical, emotional and spiritual care to those that have AIDS or are HIV+

3.  Caring for Orphans and Vulnerable Children: fostering relationships, care-giving, and sharing the love of Christ to those orphaned by AIDS.

 I am asking you to support me in two ways if able:  

1. Through Prayer – For God to use and bless me, the ministry, and for further financial support.

2. Financially – The projected cost for this mission’s trip is $3,000. I need to raise full support for my airline tickets and miscellaneous expenses a week prior to March.  

Christ’s Hope USA, Inc. is a 501-3C non- Profit Corporation. All donations are tax deductible. You can donate directly to an account set for me by visiting:  

www.christshopeusa.org/donate. 

1. For Fund - Choose >>> "support a Specific Missionary

2. For  Donation Designation - Type >>> "Delroy Martin Jr/ Moody Bible"

3. Enter an amount

All checks can be made out to Christ’s Hope Inc. and sent to my campus mail at:


Delroy Martin Jr CPO 562
820 N LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60610


 I definitely appreciate and thank you for reading my support letter. I treasure your prayers and hope that you will be praying for me as I pray for you. To God be all glory in Jesus Christ and may He bless you greatly. 


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Thank You


Delroy Martin Jr.

Help Me Raise Support?

"Let's go to Kenya."
Those were the words that brought a great big smile to my face when I read them. Now I need help to make that happen. The Mission will cost $3,000.

I need what nobody loves giving up. Money. I can't get around it or act like I've got it. Every little bit goes a very long way.

Will You help me.

Pleas contact me in any way to see how you can help.
There is opportunity for you to represent me if you repost this video or spread the word and help me get to Kenya to serve. All my contact information is on the video and below it.

I cannot express my gratitute for you prayer, support, concern and help.

Thank You



My address:

Delroy Martin Jr. CPO 562

820 N La Salle Blvd.
Chicago IL, 60610

My number:

951-445-8688

 My email address:

delroymartinjr@gmail.com

My blog:
Well you're on it. haha

until next time...

Living To Be Known

How Much Humility Does it Take?

There are times when the Bible seems like its words just don't hit the mark. It was like that for a time nearing the end of this past year of 2011. I feel like the level of spiritual warfare that was taking place was brought to a whole new level. Oh so subtle, everyone at school and abroad seemed to be going through it. It was personal, it was multiple, it was not aggressive as we all love to think it might come. But no, it was strategic, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. It was a bad time and thus were the results also.

I have been learning to use less words than necessity. So it is fortunate that I not go into extraneous detail on any particular thing at this time. I will say this though. I felt like this was the worst school semester I've "made it through". Not that great things did not take place. I truly have been revealed by God the things that are still lacking, hurts untended to, wounds unhealed and habits not dead.

I'm going to have to make up a class, I'm looking for a new job at the worst time of year, I've been confronted about certain school policies that need closer regard. I need to raise money for school and for a mission trip to Kenya for March of this year.

"Haha, ha, ha....."

That's kinda how I've been feeling. Even more than that. I am thankful that my Lord and God, Jesus Christ, has intervened and shown me what I have not been seeing. One week from now I will be back in a new set of classes, progressing on, and looking to continue toward my degree.

I have been humbled, again. lol
I had asked the question, "How Much Humility Does it Take?"

Unlike the first sentence of this blog post:
"5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges ; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, 8 he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. 9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
Philippians 2:5-11 (NLT)

To the point of death. That was my answer. And in this, I have not arrived. just as Paul said in Philippians 3:12-16. Look it up.

until next time.

Living To Be Known

The Thought of You

If only things were as they were

When mist would rise from the springs of deep

We walked with you in perfect peace

Yes even then,

We were on your mind

If we could’ve seen what was

From lands formation when waters merged

The command of “Let” as all things heard

Yes even then,

We were on your mind

Since you are truly one

As Father, Spirit, Son

When you were all that was

Why then,

Were we on your mind?

What great love

What great power

Oh blessed God

You Are!

A Canvas of God’s Glory

            Tattoos once were taboo, not liberating expressions. To the conservative Christians, “marking” the body was frowned upon. I’ve heard older Christians with tattoos say it’s wrong once you’re saved. This generation is different. Chris Zanarriego, a young adult, has eight and he began to getting tattoos until after becoming a Christian.

            Chris is a freshman at the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. He converted to Christianity in high school and after graduation moved out of his home. “I wanted to push myself to see if I could be independent.” Chris got his first tattoo at 17, an African Tree over his heart. “Nature is a gift from God…” he told me, “God uses trees a lot in his Word…it represents many analogies.”

            Each of Chris’ tattoos represents a “glorifying story of God’s testimony; a stage of time and things accomplished”. From shoulder to shoulder you find “Faith” and “Family” on one side of the tree and “Love” on the other as the most important things to him. The third tattoo of a “heart with a crown” and the words “Pray and don’t lose heart” that surround it, sit on his right thigh reminding him of faith and the power of prayer. A fascinating “geisha” with a Samaria sword, a lotus flower under her, two coy fish at the sides and a portrait of the great wave in the background were his forth; The honor and sacrifice of a husband, a lifestyle that runs against the grain, beautiful things emerging from tough situations and his favorite painting. The right inside of his bicep spells L_VE with the “O” as an outline of Africa. An anchor on his left wrist, John 15:13 across his lower left bicep he matches with 7 other friends and on his feet, “live in”, “the spirit”; two words on each foot “like being in Africa” he said.

Contrary to some, Chris sees no long term effects of tattooing. Rather, he focuses on “the heart of it”, like a canvas of God’s glory. I’ve witnessed young people who have seen Chris’ tattoos and asked what they meant. He shared what they represent along with these words, “The greatest testimony I can have is that as a sinner, a God of mercy can, will and does use those who seek and desire for Him, just as He has done with me.”