In a little over 24 hours, a team of 32 people will get on a plane and head to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. While that is a lot of people who are ready for an adventure, there are dozens more who will stay behind. This blog is for the mom who hugs her daughter one more time before she heads through those security gates, the husband who is about to appreciate all his wife does just a little more, and the wife who lovingly agreed to single parent for the week.
When your loved ones return from Haiti, they will have powerful and unique stories to tell. But until that time, you can visit this blog for a little glimpse into all God is doing through them and in doing so, may you be reminded to pray that all things would be accomplished through this mission for His glory!
Before you say your "see you soon," I want to take the opportunity to encourage the team. I imagine some of you are very excited, maybe mentally counting down the hours until our early departure. Some of you may also feel nervous of what unknowns lay ahead or unsure if you will have anything to offer. In 1 Chronicles 25, David, along with the captains of the army, were making plans for how the priests and other Levites should organize themselves for service in the temple once it was constructed. Specifically, chapter 25 addresses how the musicians would serve God.
"And they cast lots for their duty, the small as well as the great, the teacher with the student." 1 Chronicles 25:8
They let God decide who would lead the singing, who would strum the harp and who would play the cymbals. In God's plans, there are no auditions. There is not even a pre-requisite for talent or ability. God chooses for one purpose - His glory!
He has chosen you, set you apart for this mission for His glory. He is not concerned about how well you can get around, He does not mind that your mouth goes dry when you talk in front of big groups, and He is not worried that your medical knowledge may be a little rusty.
What He does take note of is your obedience. He is delighted that You have chosen to follow Him, and He needs nothing more than your Yes. So as we depart, let your worries fade and let your hearts be amazed as God uses your yes for His glory!
I feel blessed to serve Him alongside you! - Alison
When your loved ones return from Haiti, they will have powerful and unique stories to tell. But until that time, you can visit this blog for a little glimpse into all God is doing through them and in doing so, may you be reminded to pray that all things would be accomplished through this mission for His glory!
Before you say your "see you soon," I want to take the opportunity to encourage the team. I imagine some of you are very excited, maybe mentally counting down the hours until our early departure. Some of you may also feel nervous of what unknowns lay ahead or unsure if you will have anything to offer. In 1 Chronicles 25, David, along with the captains of the army, were making plans for how the priests and other Levites should organize themselves for service in the temple once it was constructed. Specifically, chapter 25 addresses how the musicians would serve God.
"And they cast lots for their duty, the small as well as the great, the teacher with the student." 1 Chronicles 25:8
They let God decide who would lead the singing, who would strum the harp and who would play the cymbals. In God's plans, there are no auditions. There is not even a pre-requisite for talent or ability. God chooses for one purpose - His glory!
He has chosen you, set you apart for this mission for His glory. He is not concerned about how well you can get around, He does not mind that your mouth goes dry when you talk in front of big groups, and He is not worried that your medical knowledge may be a little rusty.
What He does take note of is your obedience. He is delighted that You have chosen to follow Him, and He needs nothing more than your Yes. So as we depart, let your worries fade and let your hearts be amazed as God uses your yes for His glory!
I feel blessed to serve Him alongside you! - Alison
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