Spring/Summer 2012

Israel

Shalom Y'all:-) As you can see Carolyn and I have just returned from a wonderful 10 day all expenses paid, but totally unexpected trip to Israel.

God provided it all! Our group was Pastor Dave and his wife Nancy, students, Interns, friends and some new friends from Texas! Hence the Shalom Y'all:-)

What a delightful time in the Holy Land.  God has blessed us extravagantly!

If you would like to read more about how we ended up in Israel or for more information on the trip click here and I will send you an email, or to hear about it click to hear my sermon on Isaiah 46 as I taught on Sunday 10 June at Calvary Chapel York,  about God's amazing provision for us.  "God carries us from the womb to the tomb....and beyond..... to heaven!"

We visited so many wonderful places, and had two amazing guides, but here is a quick highlights package:-) We started in Tel Aviv and had a lovely view of Joppa from our window.  Remembering Peter, (Acts 9:36-42 -10:23) contrasted to Jonah at Joppa running away from the task God had for him. (Jonah 1:3)

Joppa seen from our hotel in Tel Aviv

Carolyn in Tel Aviv Bazaar

Had a lovely boat ride on Sea of Galilee and a bible study on boat:-)

On the Sea of Galilee

Mt Arbel, Galilee region behind

Had a wonderfully special time of prayer and discovery in Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day

Jesse & Aaron at Western Wall

Western Wall Jerusalem Day

People have written and asked where we visited, so here is a list of some of the places we visited. TelAviv, Caeserea by the sea, Mt Carmel, Megiddo, Mt Arbel, Capernaum, Mt of Beatitudes, Gadera, Jordan River, Boat trip on Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Mt Hermon, Nimrods Castle, Mt Bental, Gideon's Spring, Jordan Valley, Qumran, Dead Sea, Massada, Ein Gedi, Jerusalem, Western Wall, Southern Steps of the Temple, Yad Vashem, Ella Valley, Beit Shemesh, Israel Museum, Lions gate, Pool of Bethesda, Antonia's Fortress, Way of the Cross,garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, House of Caiphas, Jewish Quarter, City of David, Hezekiah's Tunnel...Whew, all in 10 days, it was marvelous, can't wait to go again, Lord willing!

I have tried to keep the photos to a minimum, but if you would like to see more or for a more detailed Itinerary email us click here. Sorry Macbook Pro has died, I hope to get pictures up if and when it gets fixed:-)

Patrick and Susanne

We then flew into Germany to attend our friend's wedding in Siegen.  It was such a blessing to be there for their special day. God also blessed us with time to catch up with our dear friends as they prepared for their special day and also to catch up with other friends from Austria and Germany.  God is good!

What's Next

Carolyn & I  have just finished our first Semester in our new roles. Carolyn is in charge of Student Admissions and I am the Registrar.  I am still teaching and Dean of Men but it has meant the semester was extremely busy, but as you can see God blessed us with a wonderful holiday and will never be outdone by what we do for Him. It is such a privilege being here serving Jesus here in York, alongside Pastor Dave and his wife Nancy and the staff here at CCBC York, we are truly blessed.

Please keep us in your prayer as Carolyn works through all of the admissions for Fall Semester and as I complete all of my work as Registrar and prepare for my classes.

God bless you all, and thanks for being part of our lives and for your prayers and support in what we are doing here in York.

Contact

If you would like to keep in touch please email us and we would love to talk with you.  Maybe even a Skype Chat:-)
Steve & Carolyn
snckennedy@gmail.com

Support

To support the work we are doing here at the Calvary Chapel Bible College in York, you can donate online at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa Missions website - http://missioncalvary.com/  and Click Online Giving and look for my name Stephen Kennedy

May 2011

Hi everyone.
What an amazing Semester, here at Calvary Chapel York Bible College. We had a wonderful and exciting graduation tinged with the sadness of knowing the graduates were leaving us.

It was such a blessing to see our Daughter, Natasha graduate, and to have her parents, Jack and Suzanne, with us.

The Semester has been so busy and has flown by. I was invigorated by being reminded again and again of the greatness of Jesus as we studied through the book of Hebrews, and encouraged as I saw God using Moses; despite his failures and excuses; as we studied through the Book of Exodus.

I had the pleasure of hearing God speak to us all and seeing Him at work in the lives of the young men under my care through the Men's Discipleship Class, and seeing many fall in love again with their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. What a privilege!

During the semester Carolyn and I had a blessed time meeting with and praying with some of the Pastors up in Scotland.

We have just returned from a quick trip to St Andrews, in Scotland. We took Lindsay and Natasha and our new "In Laws", Jack and Suzanne, and had the blessing of praying for the work that we believe God will do through Lindsay and Natasha there in St Andrews.




Please keep them and their plans in your prayers as they seek Gods timing to move there to plant a church.












While in St Andrews I was struck by the sacrifices made by previous generations of Christians who were willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice as they followed Jesus no matter the cost.

The question I had to ask myself was "Am I willing to give all?" Philippians 3:20 "For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ"
& Hebrews 12:1-2

We are excited to be flying out to share in the wonderful wedding of two of my students Jonathan and Nicola who will be married this Saturday. Please pray for them that all will go smoothly and that Carolyn and I can be a blessing and encouragement to them and their family and friends, and that Jesus will be clearly seen through our lives.

Thank you all so much for your prayers and encouragements through this semester. Please continue to pray for us as we seek God's direction for next semester and for financial provision to enable us to continue to serve Him here in York, or wherever He may lead us.

If you would like to be part of our support team, simply email me or if you wish to support us financially you can do so via our home church, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa or simply log in to www.missioncalvary.com, where you can give online.

God bless you all, and thank you for your prayers and support. It is wonderful to be serving the Lord with you all.

Steve & Carolyn
Philippians 4:6