Talk Turned to Action

I have been talking a lot these last couple months.  Answering questions, giving descriptions, asking for support, prayer, and financial gifts.  A lot of words have been written and said.  However, today those words become action.  Today I leave.

For those who have not heard, today I board my flight for Haiti (previous post).  I will be there for 10 days serving with 15 others in the small fishing village of Montrouis.  We will be there supporting the long-term missionaries of New Vision Ministries by coming to them with open hands. 

I have mixed emotions.  Excited and in shock that this is actually happening.  It's hard to believe by this time tomorrow I will be walking off a plane in Port-au-Prince.  With all of these emotions, there is one thing that keeps me calm and collected, my confidence in God.  I am confident that He will be there and is already doing great things.  I am confident that He answers and hears our prayers, so I continue to ask you to pray with me.

Please pray...

• For safe travel in cars and planes and easy airport connections
• For our team to be prepared to serve with open hands - that we will be quick to listen & learn and slow to speak & teach (both with each other and with those in country)
• For sleep on the overnight flight
• For an easy "entry" into Haiti with the customs officers and airport exit
• For our loved ones hear - I think specifically of Carol, Andy, & Miriam who are leaving school-aged kids at home for these 9 days - pray for the time to go quickly for their kids & spouses and that God will be enough.
• For the hearts of those we go to serve
• For our team - for unity, integrity, grace and JOY on the journey

So, with all of these words, I have two more.  Thank you.  

* More to come.  I will definitely be blogging all of my thoughts, pictures, and possibly videos when I return!  Stay tuned.