Well, it's been a crazy few days....the enemy is definitely on a mission to discourage me, but he's not gonna win! I am more determined then ever that God has called me to this adventure in Brazil! First, my car a/c goes out and the cost to repair it is close to $400.00. Definitely not good timing since I'm on a tight budget and the trip is only a week away. Then, I wake up yesterday morning with the stomach bug. UGH! Tried not to let it get me down. I have learned to recognize the antics of the one who is out to steal, kill and destroy. After many prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery, I was back to work and off to bible study tonight!
I'm leading a small group of women as we study the book of Ruth....what a wonderful story of God's redeeming love. Of course, it's also one of the most romantic love stories in the Bible which makes it so appealing to me since I am such a sucker for that romance stuff! We had 2 new ladies join our group tonight and WOW!! They brought such joy and encouragement to our group. They have such wisdom. They reminded me of just how good our God is and how I need to stay strong in the Word and not receive the negative things the devil tries to throw our way. I love it when God sends me little kisses on my cheek to reveal just how important I am to Him. He gently reminds me to focus on His amazing love for me....even in the times when it looks as if the whole world is crumbling down around me!
It is a fact that this world brings trouble but I am reminded to "count it all joy in my sufferings for the name of Christ". If I am being targeted by the enemy, it can only mean one thing; I must be making a difference. He wants to quiet my witness. Well, I hope he realizes that no matter what comes against me, I will never stop sharing what Christ has done for me and how He can bring joy and freedom through His death on the cross for my sins to anyone who believes on His name.
I will shout it from the mountain tops.....MY GOD IS STRONGER, MY GOD IS GREATER, THERE IS NONE LIKE HIM! Greater is He that is in ME than he that is in the world!
I am a child of the LIVING GOD....an heir to the throne! I've been invited to the table of the feast for the righteous! Praise His name.....
I am telling you, we had CHURCH tonight!
Only 7 days until I leave for Brazil....but I'm getting so excited and anxious to see how God is going to move. He has prepared a way for us. He's gone before us.....now it's just a matter of our obedience to the call.....Here I am, Lord...send ME!!!
More to come as the days get closer!
God bless!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
the beginning
Ok, I'm trying to figure this "blog" thing out, so be patient with me! I've decided to blog as I continue my journey with Jesus....
I'm soon to be embarking on a trip to Brazil which is a long time dream come true for me. I have always felt a calling on my life to spread the Word and felt led in missions a long time ago. Due to life circumstances and a few wrong turns, I had some obstacles that postponed that dream. Now, God has allowed everything to fall into place for this trip and I am getting so excited!
We are traveling to Itu, Brazil to conduct a medical campaign for a week. We will be setting up a medical clinic in a school building. Our campaign has been named "Cura Brazil". This mission was a dream of Dr. Greg Dunham and other's from Johnson Street Church of Christ and became reality last year. This will be the 2nd year for the campaign and is expected to be even bigger than the last. They saw over 775 patients in 5 days last summer. Patients ranged in age and severeity of medical care needed. We will triage and treat men, women and children.
There will be several provider's including an OB/GYN, women's health nurse practicioner, an opthamalogist, cardiac physician, dentist, 15 or so medical students (actually studying in Brazil), nurses and lots of other volunteer's. There will be translator's that have volunteered from the community. The church there in Itu has done alot to assist this mission. Many people have donated money, medical supplies, transportation in Itu, food and so much more. God has worked all of this for His good.....It is amazing to see his Hand has been at work behind the scenes as everyone has been preparing. The preparation for this trip began as soon as the team returned home from last year's trip. That is when God layed it upon my heart to go and serve. I am really excited because one of my closest friends with be sharing this journey with me! We have dreamed of a mission trip together and we are just ecstatic because it is a reality!
God is good! He expects us to be His hands and feet to the world! I am honored to be chosen as one to be an instrument for His work. I ask that you will be praying for this group and all of the people that will be involved, in any way, in this campaign. Let God go before us and prepare the way!
the journey begins July 7th as we travel to Dallas....our flight leaves on the 8th.....
be watching for future blogs as the days get closer!
God bless
Shirl
I'm soon to be embarking on a trip to Brazil which is a long time dream come true for me. I have always felt a calling on my life to spread the Word and felt led in missions a long time ago. Due to life circumstances and a few wrong turns, I had some obstacles that postponed that dream. Now, God has allowed everything to fall into place for this trip and I am getting so excited!
We are traveling to Itu, Brazil to conduct a medical campaign for a week. We will be setting up a medical clinic in a school building. Our campaign has been named "Cura Brazil". This mission was a dream of Dr. Greg Dunham and other's from Johnson Street Church of Christ and became reality last year. This will be the 2nd year for the campaign and is expected to be even bigger than the last. They saw over 775 patients in 5 days last summer. Patients ranged in age and severeity of medical care needed. We will triage and treat men, women and children.
There will be several provider's including an OB/GYN, women's health nurse practicioner, an opthamalogist, cardiac physician, dentist, 15 or so medical students (actually studying in Brazil), nurses and lots of other volunteer's. There will be translator's that have volunteered from the community. The church there in Itu has done alot to assist this mission. Many people have donated money, medical supplies, transportation in Itu, food and so much more. God has worked all of this for His good.....It is amazing to see his Hand has been at work behind the scenes as everyone has been preparing. The preparation for this trip began as soon as the team returned home from last year's trip. That is when God layed it upon my heart to go and serve. I am really excited because one of my closest friends with be sharing this journey with me! We have dreamed of a mission trip together and we are just ecstatic because it is a reality!
God is good! He expects us to be His hands and feet to the world! I am honored to be chosen as one to be an instrument for His work. I ask that you will be praying for this group and all of the people that will be involved, in any way, in this campaign. Let God go before us and prepare the way!
the journey begins July 7th as we travel to Dallas....our flight leaves on the 8th.....
be watching for future blogs as the days get closer!
God bless
Shirl
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