Ecuador Agenda

Well, I'm almost packed, almost.  I've been so busy this week!  I've gotten the clothes tagged for the consignment sale I participate in every August done.  Good thing 'cause drop off is the day after I get back.  I've cleaned the house so all our babysitters won't think we live like pigs.  I've lost count of the number of loads of laundry I've done.  There's more to come once Madeline returns home from camp today.  Last but not least are the errands run to pick up snacks and more zip*loc bags.  Zip*loc bags are a travelers best friend! 
I won't be on here for a while so before I go I'd like to ask you to please pray for our team and our families while we're gone.  You can check our missions page on face*book all next week.  You don't have to have an account just go here:  http://www.facebook.com/HGBCMissions
Here's what we'll be doing, tentatively of course, while we're in Ecuador.  You never know how things may change once you're there. 

Sat. July 31 - travel
                   - pray for safety and that we don't have problems with international authorities and that all of 
                     our luggage and supplies arrive with us

Sun. Aug. 1 - church lead by one of our team members morning and evening

Mon. Aug. 2 - street ministry
                     - vbs and lunch for the kids in the community

Tues. Aug. 3 - baptism service of new believers lead to Christ through in home bible study
                     - preparing food to be frozen for later use at the bible studies

Wed. Aug. 4 - vbs and lunch for church's children's program
                     - english class and prayer walking

Thurs. Aug. 5 - soup kitchen for compassion international
                      - vbs with kids

Fri. Aug. 6 - shopping/touring

Sat. Aug. 7 - anything left to do at church

Sun. Aug. 8 - travel home
                   -pray for safety and that we don't have problems with international authorities and that all of our 
                    luggage arrives home with us

We covet your prayers.  I look forward to the mighty work that God will do and then being able to share that with you once we come home.  Adios!

Campin' It

I'm experiencing a first this week. 

 Girlfriend is at her first sleep away camp. 

I know she will have a great but I miss her already.

Please pray for the 115 campers and counselors that are away from home this week. 

Pray that they'll be safe, have fun, but most of all that these kids will receive a word from the Lord that will change their lives.

While you're at it you can pray for me too.  I've got lots to do to get ready for Ecuador!

Commissioning

Last night our team was commissioned. It's official, we're goin'!  All I have left to do is pack my suitcase and that'll probably take all week. 

A lot of planning and preparation have gone into our trip.  We've had team meetings to build relationships and learn about the area and what we'll be doing.  We've even had a yard sale to raise money for our team.  That sure was a hot day!

The Lord has blessed our efforts and we continue to ask Him to direct our path. 

We will be obedient.

"Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."  Matthew 28: 18-20

Goin' To Work With Daddy

 

Say YES... This family did

I'd like to welcome home a precious angel who has now been united with her forever family!  It was a privelege to witness this miraculous homecoming yesterday all because her parents said "YES!"  I look forward to watching the amazing transformation that will take place in her life now that she is home.

Won't you say yes too?

100th Post!

Well, it's taken me long enough to reach this milestone of 100, about a year and a half.  I know that tradition calls for a list of 100 things about yourself, which I've begun, but will have to wait to post until a later date.  In fact, I've got many things to catch up on on-this-here-ol'-blog.  For now a special announcement will have to suffice. 

I'm excited to tell you that I've been called to the mission field again and will be going on a short term mission trip to Quito, Ecuador.  Our team leaves two weeks from today!  We'll be doing vacation bible school, serving in two soup kitchens, helping with a baptism, preparing food for bible studies, and prayer walking/street evangelism.  Yes, we'll be very busy, busy but blessed!

Please be in prayer for the people of Quito that God will prepare their hearts to be receptive to the gospel.  Please pray for our team and the unity we need to be effective messengers of the gospel.  Please pray for my family while I'm gone.  Please pray for my safety, the plane rides, and the preparation of my heart.

I'm also very excited to share with you that another adoption miracle has occurred in the lives of some friends of mine.  Congratulations F family on your new addition!  That makes two less orphans in the world this week!  Thank you Lord for your faithfulness!

A MIRACLE Happened Today

My precious friends are in China getting their daughter today! 

Happy Gotcha Day Mia Grace! 

We love you and can't wait to meet you!

You can follow along and see this miracle unfold by going to their adoption website:

http://www.robertsfamilyjourney.com/

Congratulations Stephen and Amy!  Your faithfulness has been rewarded.