The Ends of the Earth

In Romans, Paul puts forth the challenge to bring the Good News "to the ends of the earth." Have you ever wondered where the "ends of the earth" is? I suppose it is relative to where on the earth you live, but as for Ben and me, we have an incredible opportunity to answer that challenge.

Evangelism has always been of the utmost importance to the two of us. Aside from the work we do here at the church, Ben has served on several short-term mission trips to North America, Central & South America, and the Philippines. My mission fields are the sidelines of our daughters' soccer games, the public school system, and other various places that life takes me. I love to take advantage of any opportunity that God places in my life.

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But now, the challenge that God has put on our hearts does, in fact, seem to take us to the ends of the earth, even as soon as November 1st. We are planning to team up with the Reid Saunders Association to bring the Good News to the people of Gulu, Uganda, a small country in central Africa.

Until recently, Uganda has been ravaged by war, deeming it unsafe for a trip of this nature. But now, with the peace that prevails, the door has been flung wide open to reach these people for Christ, most of whom have never heard this Message, while at the same time, aiding them in their day-to-day life, by drilling new wells and providing much needed medical attention.

Each day of our trip will consist of medical clinics, well drilling, VBS for children, and a special conference for the local pastors of the region, giving them the necessary tools to continue the ministry there. Each night, we will be putting on an evangelistic festival, featuring puppets, music, drama and a message. I am very excited to have the opportunity to use my gifts by leading worship for these festivals. Ben will be serving as pastor to our team and helping in the training of Gulu’s local pastors.

We would feel honored if you would partner with us in this awesome challenge by committing to pray for us and the people we will be ministering to. Romans 8:31 promises that "If God is for us, who can be against us?" It is our desire to change the lives of the people of Gulu, knowing that our lives will never be the same as well.

If you are able, please commit to pray for us in the weeks to come as we prepare to depart, and then also during the two weeks that we will physically be in Uganda, Nov. 1 - 14. This is a tangible way in which we can all help fulfill the Great Commission.

Thank you so much for your support, prayers and love! God is good. All the time.