My mission trip to Mali, West Africa

Taking my friends from Still Waters with me to Mali, West Africa

I leave in a few days on my short-term mission trip to Mali, West Africa with Francophone Ministries for Christ based out of Port Huron, MI.  A difference-maker for me in this trip has been the support of the folks in my church, Our Savior Lutheran in Lansing, MI.

I know that I'm in for some long flights and a pretty substantial time change, not to mention a change of culture. 

From my Sunday School class, to the prayers in the services to tonight's get-together of the Still Waters Prayer Service I have gotten plenty of people asking questions, showing their interest, providing financial support and praying for me.

Tonight, during the prayer and praise time, I was really touched by the prayers of the group.  I really felt like I was standing before the throne of God.  It was an upper.  It really felt good.  I feel like I'll be ready.

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My first prayer request: Fundraising

To make this trip to Mali with Francophone Ministries in Port Huron, MI, I need to raise $3,000.  I have a short period of time to do it in.  My prayer request:

• Ask God to help me find those who can share in the costs of my mission to Mali.

I am sending support letters to friends and former coworkers.  I have no idea how they will respond.  The  prayers of others will help make this happen.

Prayer requests for my Mali trip

I've come to learn the importance of sharing prayer needs with other people.  I will use this blog to post regular and specific prayer requests.  I will tailor some posts for certain groups, like my wife's third grade class.

Notice the right margin where there are different kinds of links.  One is labelled Categories.  This is where I will have an archive of posts sorted by category, including Prayer Requests.  Click on this and you will find an inventory of my prayer needs, as well as posts on how God is answering.

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