Thursday, November 27, 2014

Western Kansas- Outreach

     We spent the weekend of the 7th and 8th of November in Stockton, Kansas (a town of about 1,300 people) For y'all who don't know where that is here's a map:

     We partnered with the local youth center, FUSION, to present our strong man show and preach the Gospel.  The boys set up the stage with Bubba and the girls and I, well, we visited with local people and the girls had a blast playing in the gym!


Some of our new friends, Pastor Steve (Left) and Pastor Morgan (Right). This was Right after the Pastors prayed for Bubba to bless their city.
     We were thrilled to have approximately 130 in attendance.  That's a great number considering the size of the town and we were competing with a wedding in town the same night! When Bubba gave the call to follow Jesus, my eyes filled with tears! Three fourths of the crowd raised their hands and boldly stood to ask The Lord to be lord of their lives! It was beautiful!!! An entire row of junior high girls responded and several adult men that I would have never guessed, responded as well.
Picture of the crowd in Stockton

We had a wonderful time with our host family, the Foster's, they were so fun and gave our children a good dose of Grandparenting! (We live about 4 hours from our parents) 
"Grandpa" Ed Foster and Bubba Pre Show




Bubba Prepping for the Human Helicopter.

Bubba making sure the volunteers have health insurance.

ALWAYS a crowd Favorite- The HUMAN HELICOPTER!

Gannon Helping bend that 3/4" inch of solid steel.

Bubba- finishing up what Gannon Started.


Bubba, Preaching the Gospel. 

     We planned to go to church on Sunday with our host family and head home after lunch. Did you notice WE planned that? Here comes a God opportunity ladies and gentlemen!
     So Saturday night after the show, around 10 pm, our Host Dad told us that Pastor Steve asked if we would like to speak at his church the next morning. Our answer? YES! We love the opportunity to share our story, especially TOGETHER!
Bubba And Pastor Steve
     We enjoyed our time worshipping and sharing at Stockton Assembly of God with Pastor Steve and the whole church family! It was such a refreshing time. A powerful time! We truly love it when God simply slips a sweet "interruption" in our lives to meet amazing people and bring hope and healing!
     THANK you for your continued support, We could not do what we do without our supporters, friends and family!! God Bless.


Thursday, November 6, 2014

Dowling FAMILY Ministries!

     We ARE going to update our blog regularly! We will no longer be depending on Facebook to keep everyone up to date on what we are up to....this is ALMOST a promise ;-)
     Bubba has traveled once or twice a month most of the summer and fall months visiting Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Of those trips the rest of the family has helped on all but two outings. Which has been great! We are working at making our ministry, OUR ministry. The boys are helping set up, tear down and even do some strength feats on stage.

Setting up a break.
Luke ripping a phone book.
Nathan bending a single bar.
     The girls are helping carry things, tearing things down and of course cheering! We have also had the whole family pray for people when the location has been appropriate. Now, that's fun! Watching our children lay hands on the sick and seeing them healed....there aren't words to describe the feeling of watching our kids move in total faith knowing that the Father can heal. 
Mama even got in on the action in Iowa!
Anna Banana on stage with Daddy! She touched LOTS of hearts that day!!
The whole Fam! Can you say WOW!

     We are traveling this weekend to do ministry again AS A FAMILY! We all love it when we can be together. It just feel ......  right!
     Let us know if you would like to chat about our other ministry projects starting up...we will write more about those in our next post! (just a little teaser ;-)