It is hard to believe 2011 has come and gone so quickly! Natalie and I have been married just over six months, and of course loving every minute of it. God has blessed us more than words can tell, and we believe He will continue to as we follow His purposes and plan for our life together.

As most of you know we serve with 3D, a young adult’s ministry here at Victory Christian Center. God has been causing much growth in 3D, from salvations to physical, mental, and emotional healing. We are honored to be a part of it!

As we began making plans for our one year wedding anniversary we believe God spoke to our hearts to invest in that of eternal value, rather than a romantic getaway. We are all about the romantic get away, but we believe that when God gives direction it is wise to obey. 

So we have committed to travel to Oaxaca, Mexico from June 11- 23, with a 3D group, to bring the good news of Jesus to a place with the highest concentration of “unreached” people groups in the Western Hemisphere. We will be traveling through the mountains and along the coast to minister in schools and universities. We will be serving the local tribe pastors by bringing food and working on community projects in their villages. We will have the opportunity to reach people in a place where witchcraft, idolatry and sickness are so prevalent. Natalie and I pray daily that God would break our hearts for what His heart is breaking for.

We ask that you would consider partnering with us by supporting us prayerfully and/or financially. The total trip cost, including our expenses will be $5,675.

We’re believing for 50 people to sow a gift of $100.00, or whatever God lays on your heart to sow. We love you all, and thank you for taking the time to hear our heart. A financial gift of any size is tax deductible, once you give I will send you back a receipt!  

Luke 6:38-“Give, and it will be given to you. You will have more than enough….The way you give to others is the way you will receive in return.”

Thanks so much, 

Mark and Natalie

We recently mailed out missions postcards, If you didn't get a postcard mailed to you from us and would like one just message me your address and I send it out! OR if you are interested in joining the team that's going you're more than welcome!!! Message me for details :)

GIVING-

You can give by mailing a check to:

Mark and Natalie Kresge

2422 East 59th Court #4

Tulsa, OK 74105

Or online with a credit/debit card: www.paypal.com using our email address: amour1257@yahoo.com

I've really been putting off writing on here but I know it's something i'm supposed to do... Mark is really more of the writer than I am. I write songs, but that's about it... I don't even journal.. haha.

I was on a flight into Dallas (just for a layover) two weeks ago coming home from the birth of my first niece Elizabeth Kate :D 

Isn't she precious?!


Anyways, On the air plane I was sitting next to an older lady (probably in her 70's) and her daughter. They were talking the whole trip. :)
Well the pilot got on the overhead speaker and said "We'll be landing in 15 minutes, weather in Dallas is very foggy with a temp of ?? degrees" (I can't remember haha).
 About 10 minutes later (still flying), the older lady looks out the window and says "OH MY GOSH YOU CAN'T EVEN SEE THE GROUND, HOW IN THE WORLD IS THE PILOT GOING TO KNOW WHERE THE GROUND IS/WHERE TO LAND?!?!?"
And her daughter calmly replied, "he just has to trust his instruments, that they know where we are, how far the ground is, he's not looking out the window".

WOW! It hit me, immediately the scripture came up in me "My word is a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path". (Ps 119:105) We, as Christians, have to come to a place where we JUST TRUST THE WORD (our instruments). Sometimes we're going to look "out the window" and it may be foggy and we have no idea when or where we're gonna land, or where the ground is. There may be a mountain in front of us.. but we have to trust the instruments. The word of God CAN BE TRUSTED.

The pilot that was flying us that day would have gone crazy possibly if that was his first day, don't get discouraged if you are new at trusting/learning the word. Trust isn't built overnight. He had to STUDY the way the system worked and how to respond etc.. We need to get in the Word, study it learn the heart of God, how we should be working and responding to situations. Because I can promise you, there will be a time where you look out the window and all you see is fog and you have to keep flying. God is always faithful. He's word (instrument) will NEVER fail or lead you to crash.

First Things First..

So, This is our first blog post :) I think we had good intentions of writing this together but... busyness is getting in the way, so i'll just start. Mark and I will take turns posting on here sharing our heart, our travels, and our new adventures in life together!
This is such a great season for us of growth and newness, in marriage and in us really seeking God about the future. I'm so excited about life with my amazing husband!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll be posting more soon, busy week/weekend ahead!