As we set out on a long journey, we know that the families and parents will be praying for us. Our plan is to travel for 12 hours straight south and pull off at Grace Evangelical Free Church just south of Memphis . For those of you at home, here are some of the hurdles you can help us clear:
We will hit tons of traffic in Chicago at around 12:30 p.m. on a Friday. It’s an adventure! What we are praying for is that we do not hit “stand still” traffic as it has the potential to put us far behind our plans.
We plan to stop to eat sometime AFTER the rigors of Chicago . We will be heading south out of Chicago on I-57. Think Tinley Park or Olympia Fields area.
We have many hours to go before we sleep. Whose woods these are I do not know . . . .
Plan for a smooth connection with our contact in Memphis . We call him about an hour prior to arriving in Memphis . Then he will meet us right at the church.
We will have to quickly set-up sleeping bags (air mattresses) in the church facility and get to sleep. It would be wonderful to be able to get a good night’s sleep!
In the morning we will pack up rather quickly, find a bite to eat and get back on the road. New Orleans is 6 more hours down the road.
In the midst of a HUGE city, we need to find our way to Urban Impact. We have good instructions/directions, but . . . it’s a hurdle nonetheless.
Contacting your student during this travel time is encouraged because they will be sitting in a van. Feel free to call!
We begin meeting the rest of our team on Saturday at 5:00 ish. We will get supper somewhere and then begin training/orientation.
Thanks for praying for us!
Jon
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Dear Team Members,
I will be praying for the many needs associated with this trip and I am so excited you have this blog. By reading it regularly, it will be easier to see how to pray specifically!
I know the Lord will bless your faithfulness to answer the call to go and I look forward with great expectancy to all the amazing things the Lord will do in each of you and through each of you!!
Blessings,
Barb Cash
(A friend and fellow labourer in GA)
I am so excited for each of you that are going!! You are in for an amazing time of serving, encouraging others, being tested and learning to trust God for the unknowns & the unexpected.
I pray for your protection from the enemy - He doesn't want you there making a difference for Christ! Ps.34:7 says, "The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him and HE delivers them."
Allow God to develop His character in YOU.
I love each of you and my heart goes with you!
Brenda
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