Reflections

As much as I prayed and prepared, nothing could have prepared me for the most amazing journey I have just experienced. First, let me say we had the BEST team in the world. Thank you to all who prayed and supported us through this journey. Our team brought to light Romans 15:5 "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus".

So many beautiful memories of our new family in Christ. Will we ever forget our hosts? I know I won't. The welcome reception at Brenda and Barry's, getting to know our brothers and sisters at Gonubie Baptist Church, made us feel like we were right at home. The gratitude of every single person we encountered at the township made this experienced so memorable too. For me personally, the teenage girls and the hope for a better tomorrow as they begin to explore their walk with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Being able to listen to the concerns of the people and our host, my prayer is somehow we built a bridge between us. May God get the Glory! At our departure, Pastor David Lock read to us the scripture passage below and I can't think of a better way to sum up our journey:

Isaiah 58:6-9 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness[a] will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.

Thank you Lord for allowing us to represent you and your love for all!

Until ALL Have Heard,

Roxi