I was in church a Sunday or two before Thanksgiving and they announced a Mission Trip to Alaska. I already knew my friend who went last year was leading this years trip. But on this particular Sunday I was standing next to her as my heart was pricked to consider going on this trip.
Then my brain had to kick in… Rob loved to go fishing in Alaska. Did I want to go just to see his fishing place? (On Saturday we get to go to Turnaround Arm, which is part of Cook Inlet one of the places Rob fished.) Did I want to go just to do something with my friend?
I had told my friend last year, that going would change her life forever and it did. I know it will also change me. I know I’ve wanted to do a mission trip for a long time, and that Rob and I had discussed doing one. I know I’m leaning into God this year, and it seemed appropriate to partner with Him in this way.
I think it will be a very emotional time for me, but I think it will be a very healing time as well. All of that will be on top of teaching children about God’s mercy and forgiveness! Teaching them how Jesus gave his life for us and making crafts with them to help them remember (I love crafts!) To help them learn that they can always ask for His forgiveness and how important it is to forgive others.
Our memory verse is: 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from unrighteousness.
Please pray for our team, our trip and all the hearts (ours included) that will be touched by this effort. If you would be interested in helping me, or my team, with fundraising you can follow this link: https://southeastcc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/264/responses/new
Father, please be with the health and welfare of our team as we seek to be your hands and feet in Alaska. Please prepare the hearts of the children and families we will be teaching your word. Help us through stories and crafts, to show them Your mercy, grace and forgiveness. Amen
Grace Under Pressure 