Praise the Lord! Posted about almost 8 years ago

This is a brief note to just quickly say our team arrived home last night, all safe, no lost luggage and many new brothers and sisters in Christ. Your prayers and financial support made it all possible. An 11 hour sleep felt good but I am attempting to "get it together" today and will write more later. Many Blessings to you,bette

ONE MORE SLEEP!! Posted about almost 8 years ago

The long awaited day of departure is almost here! I am "mostly together" but have two bags that exceed the 50lb limit so I asking you to join me in praying I receive mercy from the ticket agent. These are all ministry supplies ( nothing personal ) and I really don't want to leave any behind.  At this point, all flights for the 42 team members are on time as we converge in Chicago.  We go in res...

Three Weeks and Counting! Posted about almost 8 years ago

Departure is only 3 weeks from today!  Excitement is building up as is our training. My group of 7 has another call tomorrow and I am waiting the arrival of the final orientation materials . . Airline tickets, emergency numbers, luggage tags, etc. We will have an " all team training call" that will cover every item  included in the packet. I want you to truly feel part of this mission. Please c...

Great is His Faithfulness ! Posted about about 8 years ago

God is the all sufficient source of all of our blessings but I thank each of you for allowing Him to use you to be the means by which my goal for Rwanda has been met. Seven weeks from today we will be leaving and my entire focus can now be shifted to the spiritual preparation needed for this mission. Our BIG team of 40 has been divided into smaller Bible Study groups of 6 and 7 as we begin week...

Hallelujah! He is Risen! Posted about about 8 years ago

We are less than 9 weeks away from heading back to Rwanda. As I was reflecting on this special weekend of Easter, I realized if Jesus had not been raised from the dead, we would have no message of hope and eternal life to take to the people. " just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve" we go , at His command" to go into ALL the world and make disciples. I am so thankful you...