Home Again :)

10 Cities
15 performances

8 Christian and public schools

27 days

1 Microsoft show

Over 4,500 miles!! (which by the way, is the equivalent of driving from New York to California, and then to OKC)

All in 1 van with 12 amazing people full of the grace of God!!

Countless people encountering the Lord and hearing him speak to them and healing deep brokenness.



Over the last few weeks we have seen many lives touched by the Lord. It’s nothing we have done, except willingly open our hearts to Father so he could fill us so we could spill out all over the people he had us touch. All the Glory goes to Father for all that has been done!

Sunday evening, we arrived safely and happily back into OKC! The next morning, we had the wonderful opportunity to go to Kaiser Elementary School, that is right behind our church and who we do Whiz Kids with! So for many of us, this was our chance to say goodbye to the kids we have worked with all year. We had the largest crowd yet with close to 600 kids and teachers!!! The Whiz Kids sang one of their songs, we did some rhythm, a dance, and some testimonies followed by a time to greet them and say final goodbyes. We greatly enjoyed our time there and though it was short, we made many good connections with the kids and teachers and we so appreciated their excitement and energy, and gratefulness to us for coming. We are excited to go back again in the future!

We got a few days off to rest, settle back in and enjoy time with host families before returning on Wednesday afternoon for a half day. We have now jumped back into preparations for Costa Rica, and the book Covenant Relationships.

We have several small performances around the city and state planned for next few months. Continue to pray for the people who were touched by the Lord and those who he still has to touch in the future.

Bryant, Arkansas

The last but not least stop of our adventurous tour was the town of Bryant, Arkansas. After a day of travel we were welcomed with a dinner provided by Victory Fellowship Church pastured by Paul Doherty. With a good nights sleep under our belts we were able to start this tour stop off right by rolling up our sleeves and lending a helping hand painting! The MC crew along with members of Victory Fellowship worked together to repaint 2 bathrooms, a foyer and a hallway. When all was said and done we were all blessed by the team work!!! Not only were we able to lend a hand, but we were all able to spend some bonding time with our host homes in the afternoon on Saturday. Much of the afternoon involved either outside activities such as swimming, or eating hamburgers and hotdogs and enjoying time with them. A number of the MC students were even blessed enough to receive prophetic words during our short stay. With our stay winding down we were able to give and receive blessing to the church by worshiping with them on Sunday morning. In addition to our time of worship we were able to provide ministry through our rhythms’, dance, testimony’s and much anticipated play “Family Portrait”.


Through the play the Lord was able to touch numerous hearts and minister to those awaited healing. At the end of the play, Pastor Dwight gave a call to prayer for anyone that might be in need of personal healing and or prayer. Through this simple heartfelt invitation, many individuals of the congregation were able to come forth and receive prayer from member’s of our group. Levi was able to pray with a boy who was experiencing feelings of resentment towards his father due to a past divorce. Tim was able to speak and pray over a gentleman who had been deeply impacted by the play because his dad hadn’t really been present in his life. Tim prayed for the Lords voice to be clear and his love to be solidified. Melissa prayed for a woman of the church where she lead her into a fruitful exchange with the Holy Spirit of what burdens she was carrying for what God had for her. Laurie prayed over a young lady of the church who’s parent’s had gone through a divorce. She prayed that an exchange would be made of “ashes to beauty” and that the young woman would be able to forgive people in her life that had hurt her. Laurie ended the pray with affirmation from the Lord that he was pleased with her and that she was a warrior that feared the Lord.

In ending our time of ministry and prayer Tim had a woman come up and give us a word of encouragement saying that “The play was one of the most powerful things I have ever seen!” This was both uplifting and humbling knowing God allowed us to be apart of something so impacting and touching to the hearts of God’s children.

Summerville, PA

As we finished the first leg of our tour we were able to spend some time in Summerville, PA with Living Church pastored by David Shay. They welcomed us with open arms and open hearts through their most gracious provision of made-from-scratch breakfast, lunch and dinners, which was greatly appreciated. There was a genuine feeling of honor in our stay both from the students and staff which results from a form and standard they have set for themselves in honoring Christ our Lord. It was truly a blessing to minister to the school children by way of dance, rhythm and testimony. After performing we were given an opportunity to spend some time talking and praying with the students. This time was very fruitful as we were able to get to know them on a personal level and having that time of interaction made an impression on all of our hearts. We were also given an opportunity to do some cleaning in the school. The guys did some manual labor moving shelves and pouring concrete in a crawl space, while the girls spent time cleaning the new shelves for their library. In the midst of all of our work we were able to spend some time with Pastor Shay’s brother- in- law Jeff Shaffer who gave us an eye- opening world view on why we are the Antithesis, a very convicting and enlightening discussion that inspired us all. In addition to the visit with the church and the children, we found ourselves truly blessed by the gracious hospitality we received by the Shay family and church. We were truly touched by their love and service to the Lord, but above all, by the abundant faithfulness and hope we encountered by them in the midst of their recent loss of their house to a fire. Before we left, through the Lord’s provision we were able to bless the Shay family by going to Wal-Mart and supplying them with some items that were lost in the fire. Although our time in PA was short, the time we shared and the relationships made will be long lasting.

Freeville, NY

May 8 and 9 - Freeville, New York


Sunday was Mothers’ Day and we spent it in Freeville, New York, home to Student Laurie Cleek. Covenant Love Church welcomed us with open arms and hearts as we brought the message of the Lord during their Sunday morning service. Levi was able to minister to a young man whose parents were divorced and he felt doomed to the same fate. He was encouraged by words from the Lord and even prayed for Levi as well. A young man really connected with Tim’s character Travis and came up to Tim for prayer. They connected on a couple of occasions afterward where the young man got encouragement from Tim and heard the Lord tell him that the things happening in his life were not his fault. Later the young man told Tim he felt different and could now even talk about things with his sister instead of holding all the anger inside. Melissa Camenisch had the opportunity to pray with and comfort a young lady who had some worries about being a single mother. Larissa was able to speak Life into the Pastor’s wife about some family issues that had been weighing on her, the words were very encouraging and the woman received them with open arms and felt some release as the Lord touched her.

That night several of the MCs were treated with going to see Ballet Magnificat, a Christian based organization of Ballerinas. It was truly a gift to watch men and women of all ages give Glory to God on a stage. It was truly a refreshing and rejuvenating time for us. After the production, we were given the privilege of helping them strike the stage and load up their equipment.

Monday morning before we left Freeville, we did a couple rhythms and a dance for the school that Covenant Love has. The kids, ranging from Pre K to 8th grade, really enjoyed the rhythm and were very enthusiastic about speaking with us afterward. It was enjoyable to relate to the children and love on them with the love of Christ.

After all that hard work for the Lord, Pastor Dwight took us to purchase some Purity!.... Purity Ice Cream! It was a delicious smorgasbord of flavors such as Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Chocolate Dipped Strawberry and Madigan Mint.

Freeville was a very Free place and we continue to pray freedom and peace on Covenant Love Church.

Middlefield, OH

May 6 - Middlefield Ohio




Thursday afternoon we traveled to Middlefield, Ohio where we had a small reunion with Alumni Sarah Sundberg. We were met at Christ Covenant Church by her and Mike Southern, a leader in the church. We had a small tour and then headed to our host homes for the night to rest up for Friday. It was like a small reunion as some of us stayed with Sarah. Friday was a big day for us— full of many plans. Christ Covenant Church shares its building with a Mennonite  School. Last year we were blessed with the opportunity to pray for the Principal of the school. The Lord touched his life in such a way that he wanted us to come back and pray with his students. It was a difficult time for them as the school is closing and the students have to find new places to continue their education. It was a good morning and we believe the Lord spoke to many of the students. Hannah had a word of knowledge for several of the girls that the Lord wouldn’t let them make the wrong choice about where to go to school next year. The girls confirmed that they needed to hear that and were grateful. From there we then went to another school that Mike works at called Agape Academy. There we did a couple of rhythms and a dance for children ranging from the ages of 9 to 12. Afterward, we mingled with the kids and then played a fun game called Fireman, Cowboy and Knight which Levi and his partner won.



In the afternoon, we had the chance to have some fun at an old-fashioned General Store. There we all got some unique sodas like Sarsaparilla, Birch Beer (like root beer), and Maple Cream Soda (tasted like pancakes in a bottle!) We enjoyed things like penny candy and other unique items. After that fun and refreshing stop we got ready for the service that night. They held a special service for us that evening which started off with awesome cooperate worship. There was a small turnout but the Lord knew what he was doing. All of the young leaders of the church were there and the Lord has specific things to say to each of them through the Play. Each couple got the chance to talk and pray with at least one MC. Tim had the privilege of doing his first Prophetic Painting there and was given the name Rachel before we had even reached Middlefield. One of the leader’s wife was named Rachel so Tim gave the painting to them. He spoke that the Lord was going to uncover some treasures for them; the painting displayed four marbles that had been unearthed from the sand by a mighty wind. The couple was very appreciative and excited as it was the first time they had received a Prophetic Painting. Laura had the chance to speak to a young girl and her mother, who almost went somewhere else but they felt the Lord pull them to the church that night. The little girl had a lot of pain from an older brother who was acting out in anger. Laura led her through the exchange and the little girl saw God give her a bigger heart for her brother and a crown to say she was his princess. The girl said afterward that it was cool that God talked to her. Hannah was able to speak to a couple we prayed for last year concerning trouble having children and was given the exciting news that they were signing final adoption papers for a child in a few weeks. Looking back on that night, the Lord did amazing things and everyone at that meeting definitely got a touch from Him. Praise the Lord! It was a busy day but so worth it when working alongside the Lord.

May 3-5 Lansing, MI

   Tuesday afternoon we traveled to Lansing, MI, home of Extern Hannah Hall.  We had a relaxing evening with host families at the Hall’s house and got some rest before our big day on Wednesday.  We started the day early on Wednesday with New Covenant Christian School’s weekly chapel.  We were able to do rhythm, the dance, and a few pieces from play for their K-12^th graders and we also got a chance to talk and pray with many of the kids before they had to head back to class.  We had a word from one of the elders in the Church there that Father’s love was so strong in that place, and we needed to receive it.  He also said that all through our performance he could feel the Lord’s love and his presence in that place!  We also got to spend some more time with them at lunch where we ate with them and made some deeper relationships.  In the afternoon, we spent some time helping them with some work around the outside of the church.  We trimmed many bushes and helped patch up the parking lot. 

Wednesday evening is normally when the youth group meets but for this night they invited the whole church to join them.  After worship by their worship team, we did our normal rhythm, dance, testimonies and play.  The Lord was really touching many people that night, many could relate to the people in the play, and the pain it depicts.  It was cool to hear how the Lord was taking the darkness and exchanging it for amazing pictures like Jesus healing a young boy’s sick mother, the hand of God pulling them out of junk, and freedom from shame and performance.  Also, we got many prophetic words and words of knowledge for people.  Laurie had the word Joy for a young lady, and turns out, her middle name is Joy!  There was also a lot of encouragement there, we received many words of encouragement for us as a group.  One word was that we are on wings like eagles, and the Lord would be sending “warm updrafts” of grace, and we would not have to strive, but just rest in it.  Though it was a long day, we felt the Lord moving there and received much encouragement throughout the day which was only confirmation for us that the Lord was present with us. 

NEWPORT KY!!!

During our tour stop we visited Newport Kentucky were we got to spend a night of worship with Pastor Dennis Cole's church New Life Covenant. After worship and the performance of our play Family portrait, we had a call to prayer which had a great response. Many of our MC students were able to pray for members of the church. One of our MC ladies was able to minister with a young lady of the church who identified with the Family Portrait and Melissa prayed over the girl for emotional healing from the divorce. Tim was able to pray for a gentleman of the church who connected with the Travis Rap and Family Portrait. His parent’s are going through a divorce and he and his brother could identify with both the character’s of Amy and Travis and there inner struggle. Laura prayed for a woman who’s son was using drugs and alcohol. Through this encounter the Lord was able to give Laura words for the family, especially the children. Laura prayed with the mother that the Lord would exchange the present sufferings in her life for freedom and the woman said that she was able to receive 3 flowers from the Lord, one for each of her children. The Lords spirit was very evident that night, as many members of the congregation were met by the Lord through prayer and were healed through his love and mercy.



Monday afternoon, after getting to rest a bit in the morning, we went to a school that we had prayed in at a conference previously in the year. This school for kids who are struggling behaviorally and academically as a result of their rough home life for many of them. It is a public school, so were asked to not say Jesus and other words that have to do with the gospel. We did rhythm, a dance, and testimonies encouraging them that they have worth and people care about them! The principle told us, people don't really come to this, it is often passed by, so this was a big deal to the kids. Though many of the kids didn't really respond, we know the Lord was touching the kids and believe they were encouraged through us being there. New Life Covenant church has done many things in this school, including many pieces of art to brighten up the dark hallways. It was a great experience for us to get out of the normal routine and really act as sons and daughters.



After that we got to spend some time with pastor Dennis and his wife Sheila they encouraged us in the times we minister. They gave us some direction for the best ways to minister and prayed over us that the Lord would cleanse us from the things we are ministering about. In the evening we got to hang out with some families and young adults from the church for a great time of fellowship. We are now in Lansing, MI where we ministered this morning to the K-12th grade school this morning, and will be doing a service tonight for the youth group and church. Continue to pray rest and renewing on us as we travel and bring his presence.

More Pictures!

We have good news!! We have more pictures from our tour so far on Facebook!  Melissa has been working hard on getting up so more pictures for you all so you can see some of the things we have been doing!  Here is the link and you should be able to see them there:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150169260197011.301569.163697507010

Two claps for Mel!!!  *clap, clap*

Winchester Fun!!!!

Friday afternoon we spent some time with Pastor Steve Humble, where he shared with us about the drug addiction stronghold that they have in their city and how he is connecting together with other pastors in the city to fight it. They’ve made great progress this year with building unity between the church, government and community to counter act the destruction and deaths (80 this year) in the state of Kentucky and specifically in Clark county. Then after some time with our hosts to rest, we all came together for dinner, and prayer with some of the elders in the church. We also had the opportunity after that, to go with the elders and some people from the church to go to college park where a lot of the young kids hang out in the evenings. John and some of the guys played rhythm, while everyone else just walked around the park praying. A few of us talked to some people around the park, and one guy, even joined in the drumming and Tim and a few other guys got to talk to him a little more. It was cool for us to join alongside something the people are already doing there.

Saturday was a pretty relaxing and refreshing day! We all came together for a few hours to watch a documentary movie about some churches that had come together to change a city of drug addiction and substance abuse, to a city of hope! It was very inspiring and encouraging for us to see how the Lord is moving through churches coming together. The rest of the day was free for us and we enjoyed time with our host families and resting. In the evening, we all went to the Marlowe’s home and enjoyed an evening of 4 wheelers, guns and a huge bonfire! It was very, much needed relaxing time for us.

It was exciting to be there on a Sunday morning since we have three people from their church: Melissa Camenisch, Levi Lamy, and first year student, Melissa Wygant. It was encouraging to us to not only be able to encourage them with words, but they prayed for us and gave us words as well which is always encouraging when you’re on the road constantly pouring out. We received a word that our ministry, is doing more than we will ever see and impacting more people than we will ever know! Laura had a painting for the church about them being connected together and connected to other churches, and how that will connect people from outside the church. A lot of people said they couldn’t directly relate to the play, but felt that through seeing it they wanted more compassion and encouragement to relate to people outside the church who were dealing with that and other struggles. Many people came and asked us pray with them for loved ones and people they knew who are broken and lost and that they are trying to reach out to. We also got to eat lunch with them after the service for a great time of fellowship! We were very encouraged again to go to Winchester, and it was a wonderful time!

Thursday night before we left Louisville, Jordan and his wife Mellissa Sandquist, shared with us about acting out of relationship with Father and not just allowing him to use us as a tool, but doing things because we are sons and daughters. Laurie got a great picture of this when we were ministering in Winchester. She got a picture of a big two sided saw, and the Lord is constant and we can choose to either be the saw that is only going to be worn out and get tired, or choose to work with him on the other side, as a son or daughter. This is a picture the Lord has given us, and we so excited as we continue to minister as sons and daughters, instead of just tools.

Here are some pictures from our fun time in Winchester. 

Winchester Christian Academy

Friday morning we set off from Louisville and headed to Winchester.  We went right to Winchester Christian Academy: a 7^th – 12^th grade school.  This is the second time MC’s have gone to this school, and it was a few years ago so this was a new place for most of us.  Talking to the kids after the play, many of them related to the play and were touching true brokenness.  Many of them were fatherless, facing divorce and illness in their families, cutting, had low self esteem,  and many more things.  They were truly broken, and the Lord was really touching them, even though many of them wouldn’t show it.  We got to pray for many of them and encourage them in who they are and the Love the Lord has for them.  They were very hungry people, and we hope to keep up some of the relationships with them.  A small group of young people from Winchester Covenant Church go there weekly and lead worship for them and we pray they can continue to reach the brokenness many of those kids are experiences.  It was a good experience for us to be able to break through  hardness and brokenness that many of us can’t even relate to.  We believe the Lord is going to continue to work through the kids and teachers in that school in the months and years to come.