I Will Go

I was listening to this You-tube Video song about the decision to go on a mission trip.  In the end it is those 3 words "I"  "WILL"  "GO".  A decision once made by your spirit will not be satisfied until you do indeed go.  My prayers are with all of you as you prepare to go on this trip.

Watch the video and enjoy..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3f_Ot9oBio

Tickets are being ordered!

How exciting we are ordering ticket and could use your prayers.  As you know oil prices are zooming in a bad direction!  We are praying that the prices will be as low as possible!  Peace friends!

Getting our Body ready - Run your Race!

It is very important to prepare your body for mission work.  This is different task depending on who we are.  Some of us will want to lose weight, others will want to build strength.  Wherever your body is at is where you need to start.  No sense at all looking back at the mistakes that have been made - over eating, lack of exercise, lack of sleep, etc.
One book that has helped me feel less sorry for myself and more empowered is the book "No Finish Line" by Marla Runyon.  She was an Olympic runner.  An awesome inspiration  because she did not let the long list of reasons the world gave her to stop - including her blindness.  In the book she talks about how while running she couldn't see the other runners.  She would just run her best and then find out later how it all turned out!  We need to do the same as we prepare our bodies.  Do not look to the "runner" on the left or the right, but look to your own body and what it needs to be ready. Start today, stay in your lane, and run your race!

Hebrews 12:1-2a  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. ² We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.

Georgia, Jeremiah, Dwayne, (Henry taking picture) "running" our race 5k Dot to Dot

Peace be with you,

Questions Are the teams filled up?

Answer:  No they are not ..however we are ordering tickets at the end of February.  In order to order you a ticket you will need to send us your name as it appears on your passport, $1,000, and your registration information: Name, Number, Email, address, and preferred team - Team Hope which is going to CASP - in Lima  or Team in Motion which is going to Chincha Peru.  We hope you will prayerfully consider joining us and sharing your gifts in Peru! 

peace to you, Pastor Georgia & Steve

Ash Wednesday

Traditionally Ash Wednesday starts us on the journey of Lent where we prepare our hearts mind and bodies to receive Christ.  As you prepare to go to Peru this summer you too must prepare your heart, mind and body to go.  Here is one book we recommend you read  "Adam God's Beloved" by Henri Nouwen.  This book will not only prepare you for Peru but is an excellent book for those who wish to know and love people with different abilities.  It is also a perfect book for Lent as it follows the steps of Christ to the cross.  Peace be with you!

Superhero!

Will you be my super hero?

A welcome notice on one of the blog entries had the name "Shera" instead of Sheila.  Although the name Shera (same as a superhero from the 80s) was entered by mistake.  We do want to point out that all that do go on mission teams are indeed superheroes!  They may not look like "She-ra, wonder woman, batman, or spiderman; but inside they have the making of a modern day super hero:
1) they put others ahead of themselves
2) they travel great lengths to help
3) they apply the love and grace of Jesus Christ to work miracles.

When you have a chance give a hug to a super hero near you.  Thank them and let them know how awesome they are!

Peace!