Check out our latest Go Verona Radio podcast. This month highlights an interview with Jason Casey. It runs about 10 minutes and 30 seconds and includes topics such as ministry, prayer and working in different cities for the first time since 1997. The podcast that features Jason Casey is found at
http://goveronapodcast.blogspot.com/2007/10/go-verona-radio-october-2007.html
Also, if you weren't aware of last month's podcast with our Field Coordinator, Wayne Meece, and his wife, check it out at
http://goveronapodcast.blogspot.com/2007/09/go-verona-radio-september-2007.html
Our Go Verona Radio archive is found at http://goveronapodcast.blogspot.com/ and you can subscribe to the podcast at http://feeds.feedburner.com/GoVeronaRadioPodcast.
Monday, October 29, 2007
It Will Be OK
A confession: I am an artistic couch potato. I haven’t ballroom danced in four years. I haven’t sung an aria in five or painted in three. So, how’s this art thing going to work? How will I get my feet, lungs, fingers, muscles, and mind to get back in shape? What if it’s been too long and neither my mind nor my body can do it?
I’ve been thinking a lot about this and wondering if it is really possible? Since our outreach is going to circle around the arts… and since we’re doing this for the Lord’s glory, shouldn’t my artistic skills be excellent? Yes.
So, this weekend, while I was watching a ballroom dancing school showoff at a hotel I stayed in, I watched with a mixture of curiosity and those haunting questions of inadequacy. And then, with the help of a very confident friend, I asked a teacher if he would dance the Cha-Cha with me. He raised his eyebrows and said, “Sure.”
And my feet remembered. My arms knew what to do. My mind read his mind so I’d know what move was next. And the teacher asked me if I knew the Salsa. Yes, I did.
A large, heavy peace settled on my shoulders. It would be OK. God will teach me the things I need to get His work done. He will lead. And I will follow one step at a time.
I’ve been thinking a lot about this and wondering if it is really possible? Since our outreach is going to circle around the arts… and since we’re doing this for the Lord’s glory, shouldn’t my artistic skills be excellent? Yes.
So, this weekend, while I was watching a ballroom dancing school showoff at a hotel I stayed in, I watched with a mixture of curiosity and those haunting questions of inadequacy. And then, with the help of a very confident friend, I asked a teacher if he would dance the Cha-Cha with me. He raised his eyebrows and said, “Sure.”
And my feet remembered. My arms knew what to do. My mind read his mind so I’d know what move was next. And the teacher asked me if I knew the Salsa. Yes, I did.
A large, heavy peace settled on my shoulders. It would be OK. God will teach me the things I need to get His work done. He will lead. And I will follow one step at a time.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
What's that Number?
This weekend, my friend and I went to the capital city. I was giving room service our room number, and the lady couldn't understand me. Finally I realized I was saying the Italian numbers instead of French. Then, for the life of me, I couldn't say them in French... or English, for that matter!
Yippee!!!
Yippee!!!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Catching Up and Falling, Too...
Our internet has been out-of-commission here in Haiti. So, I've just now been able to catch up on emails and blogs and websites from the last two months.
And what a fun day!
I've read about what is going on in GoAncona, our sister team. I've watched as the Crossers have packed up years of ministry in preparation to move North. I've chatted with Ann about Anne of Green Gables. Oh! It's been delightful.
And, I'm surprised at how homesick I've become. I browsed through photos, looked at maps, read information about it, checked today's temperature (50 F)... and I long to be there.
Isn't this exactly what God gave to us in Revelation 21? Something to long for... something to fall in love with... something to call home?
And isn't this the whole point of GoVerona? Should this project really be called GoHeaven?
And what a fun day!
I've read about what is going on in GoAncona, our sister team. I've watched as the Crossers have packed up years of ministry in preparation to move North. I've chatted with Ann about Anne of Green Gables. Oh! It's been delightful.
And, I'm surprised at how homesick I've become. I browsed through photos, looked at maps, read information about it, checked today's temperature (50 F)... and I long to be there.
Isn't this exactly what God gave to us in Revelation 21? Something to long for... something to fall in love with... something to call home?
And isn't this the whole point of GoVerona? Should this project really be called GoHeaven?
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Perbillini di Isola Rizza
Seasonal Cooks
Sometimes I read an Italian magazine called Oggi. It is similar to a People magazine in America. I was recently reading one and was very surprised to see an article about a chef from Verona! His name is Giancarlo Perbellini and he is the chef at a restaurant called Perbellini di Isola Rizza. The title of the article was “We in the North Never Cook Out of Season”. This chef talks about how you can come into his restaurant and order the same dish but it will be different depending on what foods are in season at that time. The article said that the pasta e fasiol is the dish to try. I think once we get to Verona we will have to find this restaurant and try it…in all four seasons!
Sometimes I read an Italian magazine called Oggi. It is similar to a People magazine in America. I was recently reading one and was very surprised to see an article about a chef from Verona! His name is Giancarlo Perbellini and he is the chef at a restaurant called Perbellini di Isola Rizza. The title of the article was “We in the North Never Cook Out of Season”. This chef talks about how you can come into his restaurant and order the same dish but it will be different depending on what foods are in season at that time. The article said that the pasta e fasiol is the dish to try. I think once we get to Verona we will have to find this restaurant and try it…in all four seasons!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Verona People Video
We have a new video online. This one is about the people of Verona. As you watch it, you can pray for the people you see and generally for the people of Verona.
You can view it online at http://goveronavideos.blogspot.com/2007/10/verona-people.html
Or you can download the 800x600 wmv version from here - http://www.goverona.org/video/verona_people.wmv
You can view it online at http://goveronavideos.blogspot.com/2007/10/verona-people.html
Or you can download the 800x600 wmv version from here - http://www.goverona.org/video/verona_people.wmv
Friday, October 12, 2007
Prayer Idea - Map of Verona Downtown
Follow the twelve highlighted areas found on the "tourism walking map" at
(http://www.comune.verona.it/turismo/Passeggiando/inglese/itineraryA/index.htm). As you explore the city pray for each area of this downtown zone.
(http://www.comune.verona.it/turismo/Passeggiando/inglese/itineraryA/index.htm). As you explore the city pray for each area of this downtown zone.
- Pray that the enemy would be leave the area.
- Pray that the people's hearts in those areas would be fertile soil for the message of Christ.
- Pray that our team will find out how to reach the people who live and work in these areas.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Verona Buildings Video
Follow this link to view online our latest video of Verona. http://goveronavideos.blogspot.com/2007/10/verona-buildings.html
This one features buildings of Verona. As you explore the city by looking at these buildings, pray over each inhabitant that they might come to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
You can download to your computer the 800x600 wmv version of this video here (http://www.goverona.org/video/verona_buildings.wmv).
This one features buildings of Verona. As you explore the city by looking at these buildings, pray over each inhabitant that they might come to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
You can download to your computer the 800x600 wmv version of this video here (http://www.goverona.org/video/verona_buildings.wmv).
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Visitors to the Website
In the past two days, since our new website launched, we have already had 57 people visit our site. They are from seven different countries including the United States, Italy, Ireland, Serbia, Germany, Norway and India! Thanks for checking it out everyone. We have also received great feedback regarding the new site. We hope that it will be a central location for you to discover more about our ministry and how you can be involved.
Additions to Go Verona Website
I know, I know....you're thinking, but the website just went live two days ago. However, we already have added a couple of sections. One you'll find on the main menu of links (on the left), that is the Team Calendar. You can see what is happening in our ministry and what plans are down the road.
The second thing is the new page describing all of the support staff that make up our ministry. The Field Coordinator role is a vocational position, the others are all volunteers! We are blessed to have a great web of support, encouraging our team to go forward while providing wisdom, encouragement and edification along the way.
The second thing is the new page describing all of the support staff that make up our ministry. The Field Coordinator role is a vocational position, the others are all volunteers! We are blessed to have a great web of support, encouraging our team to go forward while providing wisdom, encouragement and edification along the way.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Launch of Go Verona Website
Whew, after months of planning and many hours of webmastering, the new Go Verona website is up and ready for visits. You can find it at www.goverona.org. Our hope is that it helps communicate to others about the ministry in Italy and therefore involving you in the process. Feel free to explore and post your comments about it here. Thanks for your support.
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