3 1/2 days and counting till my departure to Africa. Last night it became even more real as I went to church to weigh in my bags. If you don't know, the airliners have changed weight restrictions now and your checked luggage can only be 50 lbs. You still get 2 bags but on this trip we were to reserve one suitcase for the missionaries. I was very nervous about my suitcase b/c I tend to overpack but surprisingly last night I was 15 lbs. under! I was stoked! I'm going to go back through my bag and make sure I have everything.
I don't think the reality of the trip has really sunk in. I feel like I'm just packing for a vacation. Because we're going to be in the middle of a huge city, it doesn't fit the mold of my thought of Africa and so really I just don't know what to expect. I also feel very inadequate for this trip. Though I know the Gospel and know what Christ has done in my life, I feel very ill prepared to share it with others.
On that note, if you wouldn't mind, would you please pray for me on the following things while I'm gone:
1) Safety: Pray that everything with the trip would run smoothly and safely including our luggage.
2)Health: I usually have serious issues with my ears and the change in pressure. Please pray that this wont be an issue. Also I am starting to feel the effects of a cold which is not fun. Pray for that our bodies will fight off any foreign agents and we will remain healthy.
3) Our missionaries: Kurt and Janna Kay and their children, pray for their ministry and their church plant. Pray that our time there will be a refreshment of home as well.
4) Our ministry there: Pray that children will come to our our backyard Bible camps and that we would be able to love on them and share the Gospel effectively with them; pray also for our evangelism training with the nationals
5) Boldness for myself: Pray that I would be able to step out of my comfort zone and really share the love of Christ to those I encounter
Thank you for your prayers!! They are vital to our time there! Have a great 2 weeks and I'll post again upon my return (Aug. 10th). :)
1 comment:
It was good getting to meet you Sunday at the old paratrooper's. Sorry I waited so late to comment here. It sounds like you are already heading to Africa. Godspeed and we will pray for you as you requested.
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