Packing, Prepping and Commissioning.

The anticipation is increasing as we get closer to our departure date.  As many mission teams know going before us, the more we have set in stone, the more ambiguous is our task ahead. 

On Saturday afternoon, we spent a couple of hours packing our extra suitcases, and preparing ourselves for this journey.  This is our church's first trip to Ethiopia, so there is some uncertainty as to what we will encounter over there. 


With the remaining time after packing, we spent some time going over some final details and praying for our trip.  Even this close to departure, there are still issues that may prevent one of our team members from traveling.  Two others are traveling ahead of us, so we pray that we will all be united in Addis Ababa.



After our time of packing and prayer, we went upstairs for our official commissioning.  There is nothing quite like the feeling of being prayed for and supported by a significant portion of your congregation, loved ones and friends, that affirms that your journey is bathed in prayer.  No matter what presents itself before us, it is no bigger than the God who goes before us, and we will be testament to His grace and power every moment we are there.

There is only a few days left before we embark on our adventure.  Please pray that all of our preparations and last-minute logisitics get resolved before we embark on our trip.