Archive for May, 2006

Wordstock III – Day 5 (More Photos!)

Wordstock III – Day 5 (More Photos!)

May 16th, 2006 | By Vas and Joni living in Mexico | More from Vas and Joni

Joni writes: Today is the last day at Wordstock. WEEP! I’ll miss all the wonderful people that I so much enjoyed hanging out with and getting to know here. Last night we danced, jumped and screamed to tunes from POA and Ten Bullet Plan, then watched a very moving drama about how The Family started. [...]

Wordstock III – Day 4 (Photos!!)

Wordstock III – Day 4 (Photos!!)

May 15th, 2006 | By Vas and Joni living in Mexico | More from Vas and Joni

Joni writes: Ok guys, so I made a mistake in saying that Creature was playing last night—nope, they’re playing tonight! There are so many bands playing that I mixed up the schedule. Sorry. So they’re really playing tonight and I’m looking forward to it. Vas’ voice and throat are doing much better. I know they’re [...]

Without love it’s nothing

Without love it’s nothing

May 14th, 2006 | By Sara and Vincent living in India | More from Sara and Vincent

A personal lesson I have been learning of late, is the “without love it’s nothing” concept. It’s a phrase that we have heard all of our lives, especially in The Family, and something that we try live by as much as possible. With the launch of the AIP and the many other things that are [...]

Wordstock III – Day 3

Wordstock III – Day 3

May 13th, 2006 | By Vas and Joni living in Mexico | More from Vas and Joni

Joni writes: I’m writing this for Vas. He wanted to post about yesterday’s happenings here but he has been busy all day and is now practicing for his final set tonight. Soooo, I’ll do my best. The whole day he wasn’t feeling well and his voice was almost gone, and Creature’s first set was on [...]

AIP launch in India

AIP launch in India

May 13th, 2006 | By Sara and Vincent living in India | More from Sara and Vincent

The AIP has been officially launched in the all the main cities in India. The young people here are so excited about getting out the Activated magazine, and have made it their personal goal this year to do all they can to promote it. We had a launch at a nearby resort, where they were [...]

Wordstock III – Day 2

Wordstock III – Day 2

May 12th, 2006 | By Vas and Joni living in Mexico | More from Vas and Joni

Joni writes: We enjoyed another beautiful and fun day at Wordstock. I feel like I don’t stop smiling the whole day—old friends, new friends, motivating classes, great music, it just doesn’t stop! Tonight’s performances were riveting—that’s the best word I can think of to express what went on in the concert hall. We had a [...]

Wordstock III – Day 1

Wordstock III – Day 1

May 11th, 2006 | By Vas and Joni living in Mexico | More from Vas and Joni

Vas writes: Yesterday was far out! First day at Wordstock (a week-long music festival for youth in The Family International)and there was a lot of excitement in the air! As soon as we arrived and looking over the band schedule saw “Vas and Joni” (current “name” of our band) on for the first night, we [...]

This week on LiveTheCreed

May 11th, 2006

This week on LivetheCreed, your peek into life as a missionary in The Family International… We’re looking forward to on-the-spot reports from WordStock III, a Family youth music festival. Vas and Joni are on the scene and have promised to keep us updated. Sara is prepping for a family reunion with the German side of [...]

The Distinguished Gentlemen, part 2

The Distinguished Gentlemen, part 2

May 11th, 2006 | By Sara and Vincent living in India | More from Sara and Vincent

We were able to invite the two Distinguished Gentlemen home last week. We didn’t dare go into this meeting without a lot of prayer and really asking God what His plan was—so we took an evening to plan their visit. We received some very specific instruction, from everything from what snacks to serve to which [...]

One week till Wordstock!

One week till Wordstock!

May 7th, 2006 | By Vas and Joni living in Mexico | More from Vas and Joni

Joni writes: It’s the one week countdown to Wordstock III and Vas and I have been trying to fit in practice when we can. I owe the fact that I’m able to perform at Wordstock this year to the girls that have been helping me with the children so I can put something together—My dear [...]