Archive for the ‘Ministry’ Category

“The Mighty Mountains”

Posted by Delwyn and Arielle Griffith on Monday, October 24th, 2011
After 5000 feet of elevation climb, we decided to do a little rock climbing for a good photo...TJ and Del

After 5000 feet of elevation climb, we decided to do a little rock climbing for a good photo...TJ and Del

5,000 feet of elevation climb, 11+ miles of hiking, and all in 7 ½ hours made for two tired men.  (more…)

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Speaking Engagement

Posted by Delwyn and Arielle Griffith on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Our African outfits

Our African outfits

This last Sunday was the first time we spoke at a church in the last 8 months.  We are thankful for this opportunity and encouraged to see God continue to raise our support.  It is also exciting to see God opening up new opportunities to speak at churches in our community.

On a side note: (more…)

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Enjoyable Weekend

Posted by Delwyn and Arielle Griffith on Monday, September 19th, 2011
Toby, Stefanie, Abigail, , Del, Ezra, and Arielle

The family we stayed with over the week end: Toby, Stefanie, Abigail and Elijah.

Its hard to believe another week has gone by!  The hustle and bustle of life continues to increase with each week Del is home.  This past week, we were privileged to present our ministry with two families.  (more…)

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Total Abandon

Posted by Delwyn and Arielle Griffith on Sunday, September 11th, 2011
Craig and I made it home safe and had a great trip together!

Craig and I made it home safe and had a great trip together!

One hot muggy afternoon in Dakar, with sweat rolling down our foreheads, Craig and I sat with a fellow missionary and a local pastor.  This pastor shared from his heart, while the missionary translated, about what God was doing in his life, in his Church, and in Senegal.  His story began with (more…)

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Greetings from Senegal!

Posted by Delwyn and Arielle Griffith on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
The man on the left is who the story is about.

The man in the middle is who the story is about.

Greetings from Senegal!  My friend Craig and I arrived in Senegal a week ago.  There has been a whirlwind of activity every day since arriving.  Although many stories could be told, there is one in particular that I want to share with you.  (more…)

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Prayer Requests

Posted by Delwyn and Arielle Griffith on Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Del

Del

We covet your prayers!  In regards to Del’s two week Senegal visit at the end of August you can be praying in the following ways:

-Opportunities to connect with and begin relationships with African brothers and sisters in Christ

-A glimpse beyond the differences that sometimes overshadow the many similarities that exist

-Health

-Safety

-Humility

-Opportunities to let my passion for people shine through

-An excitement to be a part of what God is doing in West Africa

-Wisdom and direction for a friend who is praying and thinking about going to Senegal with Del.

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Senegal Visit

Posted by Delwyn and Arielle Griffith on Monday, July 25th, 2011
Del and Ezra

Del and Ezra

After a great deal of prayer, thought, many conversations, and wise council we decided to have Del visit Senegal for a two week trip at the end of August.  Our main objectives are to see what life might possibly be like, visit missionaries, visit local church leaders, and gain a vision for what God is doing in West Africa and how we might fit into it.  (more…)

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Five Years!!!

Posted by Delwyn and Arielle Griffith on Saturday, July 9th, 2011

High School Prom 2002

Five years ago on July 8th, 2006 I married my high school sweetheart.  When we first met my freshman year of high school, I thought to my self, “She is way out of my league.” (more…)

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Posted by Delwyn and Arielle Griffith on Saturday, June 4th, 2011

The family : )

The family : )

Ezra’s first birthday party was a hit!  Everyone especially liked his new T-shirt that read, “I’m the big brother”…Yup!  Arielle is 19 weeks pregnant! (more…)

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On the Move!

Posted by Delwyn and Arielle Griffith on Saturday, May 14th, 2011
All ready to move:  Del holding Ezra on top of the car with the car top carrier behind him

All ready to move: Del holding Ezra on top of the car with the car top carrier behind him

Tuesday we packed up our little car and Del’s moms’ car and moved our little family to a new location.  We are going to be house sitting at different locations from now until the end of July.  After that only God knows where we are going to stay.  (more…)

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