Hi, I'm Joe's mom, and I speak for his dad as well. We wanted to share with you that our son, Joe, is not eternally lost, just physically lost. He gave His life to Jesus Christ and is living eternally with Him whether physically still on this earth or not. He is safe, secure, loved and kept by the hand of God Himself.
It is our wish that anyone reading this blog or connected with this journey in any way have that same assurance from Christ that when you die you will be absent from your body, but eternally present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
If you cannot say this about your life and you haven't given your heart to Jesus Christ, please call one of us and talk to us. We will be overjoyed to discuss this with you. Contact Amy on this blog and she will help us get in contact with you. Jesus is pursuing His lost child even more than we are pursuing our lost child. Please take time to consider this for yourself.
Read 2 Corinthians 4 [whole chapter]
Love and prayers,
Glyndell & John Houston
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Our Story
On October 28, 2009, a T-34C Turbomentor plane carrying Lt. John Joseph Houston and Lt. Bret Travis Miller went missing not far from the Naval Air Station of Corpus Christi, Tx. On Friday evening, the body of Bret Miller was discovered 11 miles northeast of Port Aransas, Tx.
A grueling 3 weeks later, after many land, air, and sea searches, the body of our friend, Lt. Joe Houston, was discovered within the wreckage itself, just a few miles from the coast of Matagorda Island. He leaves here on earth a beloved fiancee, a beautiful son, two incredible parents, a brother and sister-in-law. He truly was a young man after the Lord's heart and we are confident that his residence is with the Father in Heaven.
Please continue to pray for the Miller family and the Houston family as they deal with these devastating losses.
The Houston Family
Special Thanks
The Houston family is especially grateful to the Navy, Coast Guard, Texas Equusearch and countless individuals in the Civilian Search Team who searched endlessly for our son. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for going above and beyond the call of duty, and for your tremendous expressions of love, support and prayers during this trial.
Joe, Jenn, & Asher
Our hope is in Christ!
THE TRUTH
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Does that include you?
For the wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23
What does our sin cost us?
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
What does that verse say Christ did for you?
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:9, 13
What would you need to do to be saved? Is there anything that would keep you from receiving Jesus as Savior today?
Prayer
Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe you came to die on the cross for me and rose from the dead. Please forgive my sins and give me eternal life. I now turn from my sins and ask you to come into my life as Lord and Savior. Thank you for dying for me and saving me. Amen.
Women Reaching Texas
Baptist General Convention of Texas
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Does that include you?
For the wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23
What does our sin cost us?
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
What does that verse say Christ did for you?
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:9, 13
What would you need to do to be saved? Is there anything that would keep you from receiving Jesus as Savior today?
Prayer
Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe you came to die on the cross for me and rose from the dead. Please forgive my sins and give me eternal life. I now turn from my sins and ask you to come into my life as Lord and Savior. Thank you for dying for me and saving me. Amen.
Women Reaching Texas
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Joe with Asher
BE THOU MY VISION
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
Words: Dallan Forgail (8th Century)
Contact Info:
Amy Warner 361-334-6703
Tawny Novosad 361-876-8969
Nicole Lamberti 973-477-8051
Volunteer sign up and general information
Tawny Novosad 361-876-8969
Food and supply coordinator
Nicole Lamberti 973-477-8051
Search planning and resources
(ie boats, aircraft, search dogs, etc)
Fisherman's Wharf Information
Ferry Travel Times:
8am, 10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
The last ferry returning to Port Aransas leaves at 6pm. If you miss it, you miss the last ride home!
Fisherman's Wharf
900 Tarpon St
Port Aransas, TX
900 Tarpon St
Port Aransas, TX
Items to Bring to the Island
- water
- first aid kit
- GPS (optional)
- binoculars (optional)
- backpack
- sunscreen
- bugspray
- food/snacks for yourself
- fully charged cell phone
- a hat
- a whistle
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- Joe Houston Memorial Trust
- A Storybook for Asher
- Letter from Joe's mom, Glyndell
- Joe has been found
- Navy memorial 11/20/2009 and Donations
- No diving, pray for good weather
- Yesterday was a day of information overload that l...
- With much gratitude
- Prayer tomorrow night at the Burn
- Today is a new day
- The past few days have been spent making contacts,...
- Personal letter from Joe's parents, John and Glynd...
- Tides and Storm Surges
- A letter from Joe's good friend who was also a lea...
- Our continued efforts
- Clearing up a rumor.
- How our Morning Started
- Donations in the form of money and/or
- From Jenn (Joe's fiancee). She is a picture of gra...
- 11-07-09 Search for Joe Houston
- Any hunters?
- Tow boat license and boat anyone???
- WE NEED HELP! WE DO NOT HAVE 1,000'S. WE ONLY HAVE...
- UPDATE for 11-06-09 Search
- Short update
- Donations!
- All for the glory of the Lord!
- Continuing search
- Immediate Need!
- News Media
- Search for Joe Houston 11-05-09
- Search for Joe Houston 11-04-09
- Prayer Guide for Joe
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5 comments:
Completely amazed at your outlook. Thank the LORD for the gift of His Son, Jesus.
My prayers are still with your family.
Glory be to God! You are ambassadors for Christ! Brave and true. I lift you up in prayer as you are glorifying the Father that your hearts be comforted.
If Joe is indeed passed on, we know it is only to a new assignment. Joe was true to his assignments. A man of honor not shirking his duty as some are apt to do.
We will all one day be reassigned from our current calling here on this earth. Knowing Joe, and his love of the Lord...I know he would have it such that we all would have the security and knowledge of knowing the living savior that I'm sure Joe is proudly serving now. I'm sure he would want you all to reach out and accept his Mom and Dad's invitation to talk with them about getting to know this living savior whom Joe proudly serves. Do it now. We never know when we will receive our new orders.
Mr. & Mrs. Houston,
Your outlook on the entire situation surrounding Joe's whereabouts is humbling, amazing, and ultimately glorifying to our Lord. All of you will be in my prayers until good news is received about Joe's whereabouts! God has truly given you the "peace that passes all understanding." Praise Him!
I don't know Joe but I am writing a tribute for him in Houston Christian's newspaper, and when I came across this site, I was amazed by your passion and enthusiasm. While deeply sorry for your loss, I am overjoyed that there are Christians like you who are so inspiring to people like me. Your son was truly a blessing for so many to have in their lives, as I am finding out from teachers who taught Joe and friends as well. Thank you for living your lives for Christ and let the peace of knowing where your son is fill you during this trying time.
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