Bud & I had a great day sharing in two Sunday School classes today. First, the college students, who, in a room of about 30 kids when I asked which had taken a mission trip nearly ALL raised their hands! Praise the Lord! These are some kids who already have a vision for the lost and are following God's leading to reach these people for His glory! It was fun to share with them, encourage them, and tell them how God is working in our lives AND, remind them that He's working in THEIRS. I have no doubt once Bud & I are serving in Haiti many of these kids will be joining us there in some way by either coming on a work team or bringing an entire team of college students.
After the college class, we went to the Beacons. The Beacons are on the "other end" of the spectrum. They just kept laughing at us whenever we joked about being "old". Many mentioned that they have kids YOUNGER than us! This is a faithful group of prayer warriors who not only prayed Bud home from Haiti (and back to full health) after his truck accident, but who were the first Sunday School class to begin supporting us financially MONTHS BEFORE we began fundraising. They have been an encouragement to us from the very beginning.
God reminded us today that EVERY PERSON in HIS BODY has a purpose and a part in His kingdom. We are so blessed to have a church family that sees missions as the partnership it is. The financial piece can seem so overwhelming and completely humbling, but truly, as God moves hearts and people are obedient to His leading, all the pieces come together in a beautiful way. Faith grows. Lives are changed. God is glorified and WE ALL reap the blessings. Thank you partners! Those who pray, those who give financially, those who come to visit and work alongside us...
What we do in this life echoes in eternity. Let our obedience echo LOUDLY in testimony to God today AND eternity!
Blessings,
Bud & Cindy
