Mexicali

Can you believe it? I’m leaving the country again! I’ll be serving as an “adult” with the college group and looking forward to spending time with a really high quality group. I wasn’t planning to go with them, but to serve more as a consultant in the planning stages because I wanted them to be able to cast vision and take ownership of the trip. However, as things progressed, and as I talked more with the leader about his vision and plan, it was clear I am a sucker for good missional vision and a solid team…he took advantage of that.

Our main purpose for going is to pave the way for future ministry partnerships with three churches in Mexicali. We already have existing relationships with these churches, but we want to spend our time with them wisely and in ways that will strategically benefit and strengthen their ongoing ministries throughout the year. Since this trip is only about 48 hours in country, our main M.O. is prayer. Basically, we’ll be praying in the field for the field. That’s actually a vision I’ve had for my church’s outreach ministry teams for a few years now. I know we can pray for anything from anywhere, but there is something uniquely powerful about actually praying in the place you want to see God work. It’s the main reason I want to be a part of this team, along with the fact that I love the people on the team.

Please pray for us

• focused vision and attentive listening to God as we prepare and as we spend time with our brothers and sisters in Mexico
• for our team leader, Kevin
  • wisdom as he makes decisions and executes his vision for this trip
  • for his family and healing for his dad, that Kev will feel free to go (or to stay) depending on circumstances
• for our team members: Aimee, Craig, Darren, Nicole, and Kaji (the other adult)
• safe travels, health
• good communication with the pastors of the host churches (our Spanish isn’t the best)

Muchas gracias!