Anyways, while he was away I had an opportunity to share with a youth group that meets on Sunday nights. We had so much fun! It was a great chance to share who we are, who we're with, where we serve, how we serve, who we serve, and how they can get involved. There was a challenge at the end for these young people to "give, go, and pray". I'm convinced that they can do all three of them. We all seem to be full of SOOOOOOO many reasons why we can't give, why we can't go, and why we can't pray. So I'll share with you what I challenged them with.
Let's start with "Giving". Automatically, most of you probably thought of money. YES! Partnering financially with us is so important. It's important, because even though we work overseas as a mechanic and school teacher we are receiving a salary from Wycliffe, which may vary monthly since the funds received and receipted by Wycliffe fluctuate each month.. Wycliffe is a faith-based ministry, which means that we depend on the Lord's faithfulness to provide partners with churches, family, and friends to meet our monthly needs. This partnership doesn't have to big bucks. A monthly partnership of any amount great or small is what is needed each month. GIVING DOESN'T ONLY MEAN MONEY! You can give your time, effort, energy. Some of the most meaningful things people have done for us is to THINK of us! Sending us emails, facebook messages, leaving comments about our blog, or sending sweet cards in packages with some goodies we can't find over there are so, So, SO special.
Go- You can come visit us in Indonesia. You can partner with the work the Lord is doing where you are. How can He use you at your school or workplace? Love God, love others by serving them. You can "GO" here or there or anywhere!
Pray- This one has become the most important one to me over these last few months. You may never be able to give. You may never be able to go. BUT you will ALWAYS be able to pray. Prayer is what keeps us going when days are really tough. Prayer is what makes the impossible happen. Prayer is what makes an unbelieving ear tune into the power of Truth. Prayer is what makes us feel loved when we feel far away from our loved ones. Prayer is what makes us known to our Father, when we feel forgotten. Every single one of us can storm the gates of Heaven for the needs of others. One of our most faithful prayer partners is 11 years old. He has been praying for us since the day we left for Indonesia. He prays every night for us. I'm convinced that all of Heaven stops to hear what he's going to say. He prayed daily that God would provide friends for us in Indonesia- we have a circle of dear friends (who we miss!!). He, like so many of you sweet ones, prayed for our Little Girl when we got word that her ventricles were dilated. God has answered your prayers! God has kept us going when months were lean financially. He kept us safe when political stages were unsteady around us. He has kept us and will continue to do so!
In response, this youth group GAVE. They gave smiles, hugs, encouragement, and laughter through cards. Each student wrote a note to us. Some were simple, some were deep and heartfelt, and some shared ways they were impacted and moved to explore more of how they could give, go, and pray.
My heart felt full from a room of teenagers.
**For more information on how to GIVE, GO, and
PRAY click on the link to the right that says "Join the Team"**
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