What are we doing in Ireland?

We will be going to Ireland to serve a 2 year term (initially-then see what God wants from there) with Operation Mobilization starting this August, Lord willing. To find out about Operation Mobilization and how they are involved in Ireland and around the world, click on the Ireland links to the right of the blog.
Since 1957, OM has trained more than 120,000 people in evangelism, discipleship and cross-cultural missions. OM works in more than 110 countries and is well represented in the 10/40 Window with approximately 2000 workers there. OM is an evangelical, interdenominational mission agency. OM's role in the body of Christ is to motivate, develop and equip people for world evangelization and strengthen and help plant churches.

Ludie will be the Global Action Coordinator. He will be taking in students (age 18-25) from all over the world, including Ireland and training them and then mobilizing them into the churches in Ireland to help them with short or long-term projects. In doing so he will be developing partnerships with Irish Churches, finding the church's' needs and then placing the students with them to enable the churches to more effectively share the hope that comes only through Jesus Christ through whatever their specific needs are.

When we were in Ireland last we were talking with one of the local politicians.We had asked him about the suicide rate in Ireland. The suicide rate among young males, is statistically the highest in Western Europe. He actually added that there are more suicides in Ireland than there are deaths from car accidents. Another local politician mentioned that the younger generation has a different perspective than the older generation that lived through "The Troubles" during the 1960's and 1990's). The younger generation is currently searching for answers traditional religion has failed to answer. They are experiencing the material prosperity that has come over Ireland in recent years since Ireland has entered with the European Union, however they have become disillusioned with the church because of recent scandals. In recent years drug addiction and alcoholism have increased also. It is a great time to bring back the Good News St. Patrick brought to this wonderful land so many years ago. Now that there is outward physical peace in Ireland, there is an inward search for peace.

The lifeblood of our ministry is regular, monthly financial supporters. We have established a June 30th deadline to raise our necessary financial support of $4600.00 per month and an additional $32000.00 in initial start up costs. At this point we are considerably behind in this target.

For more information on how you can partner with us through praying, giving or going please contact us directly at blcActs420@gmail.com.

We're Back from the Emerald Isle

We just got back from our trip to Ireland. It was wonderful!!!! It is amazing to see how God is working mightily in Ireland!!!! God has been dealing greatly in our lives regarding Ireland. We stayed at the newly purchased location, Lacken House. Our entire family went this time.

While there, we got to meet other people from all over the world that God is calling to partner in some way with OM (Operation Mobilisation) Ireland. To see the pieces of the puzzle come together is much what I imagine what it will be like in heaven when we get to see the "bigger picture". We would love to talk to you about all this in person as there is not enough time or space to record all that God is doing.

Some highlights of the trip: (Ludie probably has a much different highlight list, as we had a lot of different experiences based on our schedules).My favorite part of the trip was having breakfast with an older gentleman named Bill. He was born and raised in Ireland and I got to just listen to his story everymorning and learn about his Irish heritage and how he came to know the Lord. While there I also met two other homeschool moms that were American and had children around Griffin's age (only God could do that!). We toured a nearby city that is growing tremendously and offers great potential for work and God is really opening doors here. We met with several pastors of different churches that are working together to share the love that comes from Christ alone. Ludie met with political figures that God is working in their lives as an answer to prayers. Having a family day in town together (Ludie did a great job driving on the left side of the road-we make a good team in navigation as there are no road names-at least not posted, and lots of sheep pastures!). Last but not least, taking the kids to a playground and low and behold there is a castle from the 1400's behind it!

God answered our prayers in so many ways and beyond. He has given a vision for involvement in Ireland. If you are interested in more details about our trip we would love to talk to you. Just contact us.

With much love and Praise to our Father God in Heaven,
The Creeches