I went to Arizona in 2001 with a group from a christian campus ministry group and local church. We flew straight from Minneapolis to Phoenix and then drove 3+hours south to the border-Nogales, Arizona. We went there to meet a pastor (of Triumph Lutheran Church- 429 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
Phone: (520) 287-2919), who invited us for a week-long mission trip to Mexico. We went to the nearby border city/town of Nogales, Sonora-Mexico
"The City of Nogales is located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,878. The city is the county seat of Santa Cruz County. Nogales, Arizona, borders the city of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico and is Arizona's largest international border town. The city is known in O'odham (Papago) as No-wa:l.
Mayor Ignacio J. Barraza "
"True Story...
Written by GodTubeCentral http://www.godtube.com/GodTubeCentral/blog/view/30980
Posted on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 09:52 AM. Luke Air Force Base is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilians that complain about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were. A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back. Apparently an individual who lives somewhere near the base wrote the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall. When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must have stung quite a bit.
The complaint:
Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base:
Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 A.M, a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early bird special?
Any response would be appreciated.
The response:
Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets: On June 15, at precisely 9:12 A.M., a perfectly timed four-ship fly by of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Captain Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day.
At 9:00 A.M. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the fly by, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure he or she didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured.
A four-ship fly by is a display of respect the Air Force gives to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects.
The letter writer asks, 'Whom do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will make the call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you � Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr.
USAF
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Luke AFB: FLY-BY COMPLAINT
"Thoughtless complainer from Peoria, AZ... RE-EDITED, because I THOUGHT I had F-16 photos inserted, but some thoughtful people pointed it out to me that it was not. So I researched again and re-edited my video. Thank you for caring. "
Homeless Shelter Directory " 456 N Morley
Nogales, AZ 85621
520-287-5828 "
Nogales Missions Team Work in Arizona
"We helped with various task (flooring, mailing, distribute food and clothing, etc..) at the missions outreach center in Nogales, Arizona." Charity Navigator Rating "Crossroad Nogales Mission provides assistance to the economically and emotionally disadvantaged. In 2006 Crossroad Nogales Mission provided 34,649 meals to the hungry, gave 205,000 pounds of clothing and household goods and 16,051 food bags to the poor, provided 3,928 nights of lodging for men, women and children. Crossroad Nogales Mission also provides counseling to correct behavioral and addiction problems."
Social Issues
-Addictions (Alcohol, Drugs, etc..)
AZ Teen Challenge Christian Life Ranch
"This is a presentation that was made for an open house we did at the Christian Life Ranch Training Center in New River, Arizona in March, 2007. "
Emmanuel is a Pastor�s Kid and
a Filipino who graduated in 2005
as a Christian Ministries major.
He pastors a small Indian church
in Ajo, AZ., among the Tohono
O�Odham (Papago Tribe). He
earned a second BA degree as
well as his teaching certification,
and teaches in a middle school.
He holds a Minister�s license
with the Assemblies of God. James" was involved in gangs, drugs,
alcohol and when he was in jail,
a Native American preacher shared the
Gospel with him. After his release he
went to that church and decided to
become a Pastor. He graduated from
AIC in 2005 and is planting a church
under the supervision of that very
pastor. He holds a Minister's license
with the Assemblies of God. James
is an Omaha Indian."
Travel
Arizona 2002
"Video about Arizona - USA, done to be presented in a Global Sales meeting."
-Road Trip
Arizona Road Trip 01' from Nogales to Tuscon
"After our mission trip to Nogales-Mexico, we took our rental van back to the airport in Phoenix. Along the way we took some cool photos around the Tuscon area as we "try" to sing some praise and worship songs: "In the Secret" & "Jesus, Be the Center"
"National Monument contains an imposing 4-storey building dating from the late Hohokam period, probably 14th century and contemporary with other preserved ruins in Arizona such as the Tonto and Montezuma Castle Monuments. It is situated in the flat plain of central Arizona in between the Gila and Santa Cruz rivers, close to Coolidge and about 15 miles from the town of Casa Grande. The structure was once part of a collection of settlements scattered along the Gila River and linked by a network of irrigation canals. The area has a low elevation and hence is very hot - often over 110 �F for several months in the summer. During spring, the monument is sometimes the hottest place in the whole USA, and even in winter, daytime temperatures can reach 80 �F."
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Visit
" Our mission team visited here during our road trip (Nogales-Phoenix) back to the airport."
Related Sites: Casa Grande Ruins 12-17-07, from youtube.com Coolridge-City "Located halfway between Phoenix and Tucson, the City of
Coolidge is the commercial center of the Arizona's cotton
industry. The beauty of Coolidge extends to the Casa Grande
Ruins and provides visitors an opportunity to witness the
amazing accomplishments of the Hohokam and the natural
setting provides an excellent introduction to the native
Sonoran Desert."
"Escape the worries of the outside world by focusing on this beautiful monumental wonder. Music- Grand Canyon by Peppino D'Agostino"
Related Sites: Wikipedia "he Grand Canyon is a massive rift in the Colorado Plateau that exposes uplifted Proterozoic and Paleozoic strata and is also one of the six distinct physiographic sections of the Colorado Plateau province. The Grand Canyon is unmatched throughout the world for the vistas it offers to visitors on the rim. It is not the deepest canyon in the world � both the Cotahuasi Canyon (11598 feet or 3535 m), Colca Canyon (10499 feet or 3200 m), both in Arequipa, Peru and Hell's Canyon on the Oregon-Idaho border are deeper � but Grand Canyon is known for its overwhelming size and its intricate and colorful landscape. Geologically it is significant because of the thick sequence of ancient rocks that are beautifully preserved and exposed in the walls of the canyon. These rock layers record much of the early geologic history of the North American continent." Grand Canyon, Footage from my co-pilot seat! (youtube.com) Grand Canyon, Granda Canyon trip
USA 2004 (youtube.com)
Noah's Flood created Grand Canyon
" National Park service has been told by Bush to say "No Comment" when asked how old the Grand Canyon is"
*see Geology
"Only two and half hr. drive from Las Vegas "The Grand Canyon Skywalk" is the glass bridge suspended 4,000 feet (1 219 meters) above the canyon. The horseshoe shaped bridge protrudes 65 (20 meters) feet from the edge of the canyon...Music from CD: Sacred Spirit: Chants And Dances Of The Native Americans.
Track:Counterclockwise Circle Dance"
Related Sites: Wikipedia "The horseshoe-shaped glass walkway, at a 1,200 meter (4,000 ft) height above the floor of the canyon exceeds those of the world's largest skyscrapers.[1] The Skywalk is not directly above the main canyon, Granite Gorge, which contains the Colorado River, but instead extends over a side canyon and affords a view into the main canyon.[2] USGS topographic maps[1] show the elevation at the Skywalk's location as 1454 m (4,770 ft) and the elevation of the Colorado River in the base of the canyon as 354 m (1,161 ft)." Havasu Falls Grand Canyon Arizona USA, Video of Havasu Falls from hiking trail. Taken on 5/1/2007. Havasupai Reservation
For more breathtaking videos and pictures go to http://www.AbundanceTips.com
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