Commissioned and Pre-trip thoughts

Last night most of our team gathered alongside friends, family, and church members to offer the trip and ourselves to God.  It was such a blessing for those going on the trip to be prayed over in a special way.  We will carry the names of those who have committed to pray for us.  Thank you to everyone who has offered prayers, kind words, and any type of support for this team.  Please share our blog with others so that you can follow our journey.  Each night as we gather for devotion we will read the comments left on this blog so please feel free to offer your words for us.

As I write this it is 29 hours until we leave.  Our prayer for this trip is that God will open our eyes to see people as God sees people.  Our best efforts can only succeed if we love each child and each person in the way that Christ loves.  May our trip be more than simply a work trip.  May we know Christ more fully through our efforts and may others know more fully the love of God through us.

Pray for our nervous team members.  Some have never flown. Some have never been out of the country.  Some are picky eaters.  Some need alone time to function.  Some need more sleep than they will have the opportunity to get.  May God give us what we need for these days.

Pray for our nervous families who stay behind.  Parents, spouses, siblings, and children will sacrifice for the week.  May they know that God's presence is with them while loved ones are away.

Pray for those we will meet both on the construction site and in the villages where VBS is being held.  

Thank you for following our journey and we ask for your prayers as we go.