FEBRUARY 2012

A Living Act

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2

In Acts 18:24-26 we hear of a young man named Apollos, full of passion and boldness in proclaiming Jesus, though he only knew of the baptism of John. What was he lacking? Aquila and Priscilla, mere tentmakers, hear him teaching and recognize that Apollos needs further teaching. So they pull him aside and mentor him, solidifying his foundation. This account is a whopping three verses! And yet in contains such a powerful and kingdom building principle, as well as is the fulfillment of the Great Commission! (Matt 28:19-20) DISCIPLESHIP! It is the great Living Act that we are called to live in our very own journeys. Both being discipled (learning) and discipling (mentoring others). Will we ACT?

A Walk Down Memory Lane

The largest plantains EVER! Wow!

SNAPSHOT OF THE LAST MONTH 5 Church at Calabar and then hosted a half dozen friends for a super bowl party 6-10 Work week at school 10 Tashi and I travel to Mandeville for team meetings with our ACWR committee 11 First and second meetings and a visit to Pastor Morris and the ministry we support 12 Church at JDV and round three of meetings, also my favorite Miss Veronica meal of sweet and sour chicken! 13 Meetings four and five hosted by our team at Knockpatrick, followed by fellowship and fun at Big Tree with a cookout 14 Return to Kingston and a short work week 22 Fly to Indy and arrive in time for Wednesday night church to speak to Kids Club 23-27 Bachelor party, birthday party and family hang out time 28-1 Travel to the Leo area to catch-up with Janice Anliker (one of Tashis best friends), our Schrenk family (Tashis host family), Julie Jahn (Tashis interpreter and spiritual mentor), the Leo church and Matt and Tamara

November 12, 2010 seems like a long time ago in some ways, but not so long either. A lot sure has changed since that first time Tashi and I sat down to dinner at the Bloomfield Great House in Mandeville to share our hearts and convictions with each other, and we have nothing but praises to offer for our Gods faithfulness to us from that day until now. With our team and ACWR committee meetings came a good reason to return to the slightly upscale restaurant, and as we walked up the steps we kind of had that ah hah moment where we realized this was our first trip back to Bloomfield since that Ebenezar of a night in 2010. As we talked about it briefly and reminisced, we knew we had to recapture that moment with another picture. The table was in a slightly different location, we look a tad different and the color of the lights had changed, but one thing had not. And that is the goodness, grace, mercy and loving kindness of our ever-faithful, ever-present Father and giver of all good things.

Brad, Amber, Tashi and I saying goodbye until March!

BLAKE AND TASHI WIDMER

49 Ziadie Avenue, Apt 2 Kingston 20, Jamaica, W.I. 876.587.3833 cell blake.widmer skype www.blakewidmer.blogspot.com www.blakesjamaicapics.shutterfly.com

FEBRUARY 2012

A Living Act

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2

ACWR Evaluation and Team Meetings

In the fall of 2010 we enjoyed a wonderful week of fellowship and discussion with a group of supporters from ACWR Caribbean Committee. It was a memorable time for myself as I was preparing for and praying about talking to Tashi for the first time and received tremendous support and encouragement from the brothers who were visiting. With much anticipation, our team hosted the newly formed ACWR Jamaica Operations Committee (JOC) consisting of John Huber, Loren and Marlene Dettweyler and Alan and Joanne Roth. We had productive and genuine conversation and all felt exhorted and encouraged by the presence of the Holy Spirit and the love we shared with and for each other. We are truly blessed with a local team here on the island and a US-based support group that seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and show love one to another. Our weekend together consisted of five separate meetings discussing topics from mission statements to material aid approach to long term ministry. The group was also able to visit with several of the locations and ministries that ACWR supports and has been sending aid to for decades. Pray with us as we seek to offer humble deeds of service to those in need and to be wise stewards of the resources He has provided for us to distribute.

Acts 19:18-20

Also many of those who were now believers came, confessing and divulging their practices. And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted the value of them and found it came to fifty thousand pieces of silver. So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.
A PRAISE REPORT Sweet fellowship and productive discussions with our ACWR team. May God keep us close! Safe travels and wonderful time with family for my brothers wedding Jordan, my brother-in-law, successfully found a place to live and moved in on February 16th. This was a huge answer to prayer for all of us and we are excited for Jordan to enter this new stage of life

Top: Our team!

BLAKE WIDMER
US Address: 9036 Northridge Lane Battle Ground, IN 47920

FEBRUARY 2012

A Living Act

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2

Family Moments!
Being home for Brad and Ambers wedding gave us a great chance to make plenty of memories with family and friends. Here are some highlights that we captured!

PRAYER REQUESTS: Safe and smooth return to Jamaica on March 7th For preparations for our April 16th presentation to the AC Mission Committee in Chicago (more to come) For the Lords direction and peace for our teammates, Chad and Pam Huber and their family, as they prepare to move back to the States Pray for our team as we grieve and process the departure of our beloved Huber family Pray for Semaj Barrett as she grows and learns at College in Georgia Pray for CCCD. Questions and concerns for the future are prevalent, and only faith in the Lord and obedience to Him will help. Tashi and I have begun a weekly Bible study for interested Teenspray for God to add the increase and for wisdom in leading! Pray for Kemoy Campbell as he pursues options for college and waits to hear back from RIT Pray for Cheyenne Lester as she awaits response on college application Pray for our next work team, March 24-31 and that we could properly prepare for them and continue to make adjustments towards creating healthy and mutually beneficial experiences for both the teams that come and our students and school

Clockwise from Top left: Tashi and I get Starbucks with Lauren Schraut, a family friend and ministry supporter. Top Right: Kates in her cute nursing gear.professional! Mid Right: Memory from the Schrenks as I got to help out on the farm one afternoon! Bottom Right: Jersey goes Carnivore as she yummmms and chows on steak Bottom Left: Matts 2-5 birthday Middle Left: Widmer Kids!

BLAKE AND TASHI WIDMER

49 Ziadie Avenue, Apt 2 Kingston 20, Jamaica, W.I. 876.587.3833 cell blake.widmer skype blakewidmer.blogspot.com

BLAKE WIDMER Work Team Coordinator 49 Ziadie Avenue, Apt 2 Kingston 20, Jamaica, W.I. 876.587.3833 Cell Blake.Widmer Skype blakewidmer@gmail.com BLOG: BlakeWidmer.blogspot.com PICS: BlakesJamaicaPics.shutterfly.com

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Look at Jerseys Tricks!

Normally I reserve this spot for profiles of my students, but I ran out of room for showing off my favorite Widmer Niece and didnt want you all to miss out on seeing the cutest 16 month old little girl EVER! First one, she found a floor vent blowing warm air, and after seeing her dress puff up, she kept going back for more and was loving every second!

Look Ma, no hands was possibly the awesomest trick ever put onshe was SO proud of herself for standing on her little tykes truck

These Kodak moments dont need captions! Pure adorability!