Pray for the Parents!

Pray for the parents of the teens going. Pray that they remain at peace as they send their son or daughter overseas. Ask God to teach them more about Himself through their teen’s trip/experiences. Pray that they find the balance between helping their teen prepare and allowing their teen to take the responsibility to prepare.

Pray Colossians 4:3-4

Ask God to open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ. Pray that we make the gospel message clear...pray that we enjoy this blessing now, while in Boone, and in El Salvador this summer.

74 days...and counting

Time is moving quickly, quicker than we prefer.

So much remains to be done. The "to do" list is getting longer, even though we are checking off things we've gotten done.

But, God is so good. Reports are coming back from team members - God is providing the finances. The team is bonding together and a sweet fellowship is developing. The church is supportive and excited.

God is already in El Salvador - He's been there for a very long time. He is in control. We will continue to prepare and pray, but our mission is in His hands. And we'll put our feet on El Salvador dirt in just 74 days.

Ask God to Give us His Eyes

Pray that God gives us a love for the people of El Salvador. Ask God to help us see them, and their culture, through the eyes of Christ, and not with “American Eyes.” Pray that we communicate love, grace, and appreciation towards them while we are there. Praise God for his continued provision with needed finances!

Our first night of ESL training went well. The team had an open heart and was eager to learn. Please continue to pray that our preparations are productive, and yield fruit while in El Salvador. Ask God to fill us with wisdom and discernment as we prepare. Pray that we continue to grow close as a team, and that we have a loving attitude towards all.

Our Training Begins

This week, we begin training for the Back Yard Bible Club/ESL ministry we will be doing with children. Pray that the team learns quickly, embraces our role, and is willing to go out of our comfort zones. Continue to pray for the second wave of support raising – that the youth will have family and friends who join in prayer and giving.