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He sits alone
He lives aloft
The wind blows gently over his body
Asking why
The sun gives him life as its rays illuminate his strong features
He asks why
As his body is upright and strong his mind relaxed and focused
Why...
The gentle wind dies giving way to silence
The answer unfolds before him as it is presented by the sun
"You are an alien... a foreign ambassador"
His eyes close and his heart opens
"You are to lead"
His mind awakes and presents difficulty and doubts
"You are given the potential and the steps are falling into place...faith"
Reality tells him he is dreaming
"You will wait and pray and the prize will be given to you"
His eyes open and the northern breeze begins to flow over him
Again, it whispers,"Why?"
He answers aloud
"I am chosen - set aside - for all to look upon...to sustain the righteous and give hope to the hearts of the weary"
The sun sends its rays upon him again
"You are mine, without me you are nothing"
His heart swells with gratitude and pride
His chest expands, head held high toward the sun
Countless eyes notice him now as he sits on the pinnacle
He becomes conscious of their relentless observation
He does not look down to meet the eyes of the many, but stares - focused ahead on infinity
Infinity slowly opens to reveal the calm face of the Son...his goal, his hope, his life
His eyes open wide, yet the world fades out into empty nothingness
All is still and silent - all is gone, leave the face of life
All points of infinity are focused as they bow to the Almighty.
Joe Houston 6/21/97
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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
1 comments:
Hey there! My name is Melanie Martin, and I'm a 13 year old pastors daughter. I'm so happy I came acros your blog. I read it, and just cried.I knowit happend about a year ago, but I know you're still going through a hard time. I just wanted you to know that i'm praying for ya'll, and may the Lord Jesus Christ give you strength in your time of sorrow. ~Melanie
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