We have been SOOO humbled by this process of support raising, and it's only just beginning. I've seen missionaries at the front of our church telling about their call from God, but I never knew how much vision was behind it until now. My cup runneth over with visions of our new home in Peru (simple and creative home decor :), our CHILDREN and their upcoming multi-cultural and service exposure, the changes happening in us, the people who are helping us get there (THANK YOU!), the people we're going to meet and minister to and with both here in the US and there in Peru...WOW!
Not only are old relationships getting renewed through this experience; we're also making new amazing connections...First my grandpa hooked us up with family friends who were once missionaries in Peru and are now here in the states with Wycliffe Bible Translators. They even knew my mom as a young girl! What a treasure. Then Justin looked up a guy he knew in high school and was raised in Peru to the age of 14. We're now in touch with him AND his parents, so we'll get both a parent AND child perspective raising children in missions. We're thankful for these new relationships, and for YOU!
For the last several weeks we've been drafting our support letter. The weight of this letter is so great. It took several drafts and revisions because words on paper just never seem adequate to relate the depth of our care for you and for this call that God has placed on our lives. We want to take all of you with us, but I just don't think you'd fit in our suitcases! So many of you have asked how you can help, and we are so excited to work with you. Here are a few things this ministry needs right now:
#1: Pray for all involved. When we leave for Peru, we're taking our whole support team with us in spirit!
* Pray as people decide if now is the time to support international relief work and missions. Pray as they decide their level of involvement and ability to give.
* Pray for us as we seek to grow and nurture these relationships
* Give God praises for this awesome opportunity to get to know everyone even better.
* Pray as we prepare our missions service at church on February 13
#2: Join our CARE TEAM!! We need an official group of people committed to caring for our personal and spiritual needs both now and on the field. This includes, but is not limited to:
* Connecting us with people and churches who want an opportunity to be part of intn'l missions by joining our support team and want to hear more from us. (Food for the Hungry is a not affiliated with a denomination)
* Donating time to stuff envelopes, fundraisers, packing, etc.
* Keeping us in your prayers, sending encouragement, and keeping us updated on YOUR lives.
If you think of more for this ministry LET US KNOW!! The minute you make a decision to be involved it becomes your ministry too.
Love in <><,
Gillian
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