Let's Go To Africa

We left the snowy mountains Buena Vista, this morning and are now in our motel room in Denver, relaxing, before a long 24 hours of travel tomorrow.  We're toting four suitcases, weighing about 48 pounds each (hoping the airports scales don't weigh them in heavier than ours), two carry-on bags, and two backpacks. So far, the only thing we've discovered that we forgot was Debbie's laptop cord. So, this will be short.

We did want to let you know we are on our way, arrived safely in Denver, and also how you can be praying for us over the next 14 days.  We will be updating our blog while we are gone.  Thankfully, our friends have computers (and maybe even an HP laptop cord that fits Debbie's laptop so she can recharge hers).  For now, here is a list of specific ways in which you can be praying.

Please pray:

For us tonight, Monday, March 24, that we will get good rest, in preparation for the long trip ahead of us.

For us on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25-26, as we travel from Denver to Kinshasa, DRC, with 4 large (checked) suitcases, 2 carry-on suitcases, and 2 backpacks, through 4 airports.

Specifically pray:

We find all of our gates

We make all of our connections

          For endurance through 24 hours of travel

All of our luggage arrives with our contents safe and secure. We are taking a lot for the missionary families and would like it to all be there, when we arrive.  (Theft at the airport is often a problem.)

For our health, physical strength and energy.  We are leaving a cool, dry climate and going to a hot, humid one. In addition, we will be staying with a family with a cat and Debbie is typically allergic to cats. We will also be on the go, quite a bit while we are there.

For Mike as he ministers to the MAF pilots by working on the airplane hangar and/or their homes.  His desire is to bless them by doing whatever work they need done.

For Debbie as she speaks to the various groups (a women’s Bible study, a couple’s Bible study, the MAF wives, the MAF children, and a Congolese choir). Her desire is the God speaks through her and it is His voice these people here…not hers. 

For the hearts of the men, women and children—to whom  we will be ministering—to be open to receive what He has for them to hear.

That God would open up any other opportunities to serve and bless that He might have for us while we are there.  Our ultimate desire is that we might share His joy where ever we go.

That we will keep our focus on Him, not on ourselves and not on each other…but completely on HIM.

In closing, I just want to share a huge praise. God blessed in abundance--far above and beyond--to meet our financial need.  You, our supporters, are going to bless the MAF missionaries in ways none of us could have ever imagined. I can't wait to see what God has planned.  Stay tuned to this blog for how God uses your contributions, as we seek to spread His joy in the Congo.