Yesterday I was given the opportunity to share briefly about my upcoming summer in East Asia. The venue was at our Wednesday night church service and I was thrilled for the chance to invite me in to pray for me and join financially.
In preping, I thought about what I wanted to share and what gripped my heart to go. Its not hard to remember stories that flood my mind and the 'whys' of I going. I also put together a packet of stuff, including a letter, magnet, picture, and response card. I wanted each family to have some information on the summer, a magnet that would remind them to pray for me, a picture of the students I'm praying for, and a way to respond to my need. I made 36 packets.
Church was the fullest I'd seen it in a while, and I praise God for that. It reminded me that I had such little faith. I came under equipped and didn't have enough packets to get to everyone. But I pray, God is bigger than my packets. He can still provide even if someone didn't get the info from me.
I shared a few stories about what I've seen God do in EA in my time over there and why I want to be a part of reaching that particular part of the world. I left with this ask--that TCAT would send me. My total need is 5000 for the summer and I asked that TCAT would send me. Just like Paul was sent by churches close to him, I was asking to be fully sent by a church close to me, the church I call home. Join me to pray that TCAT would join me in this mission to send me to EA this summer, go the kingdom would advance.
Blessings.
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