Embarking…

 



We are assembled and ready at our airport gate, hoping to takeoff before the forecasted snow begins to fly. 

Old friendships from previous trips are reconnecting. 

New relationships are forming and we’re all anxiously awaiting arrival in Belize, and the chance to get to work. 

Deacon John gathered us together for a prayer and blessing over our journey. In that prayer, he asked for the Holy Spirt to guide us to do good work. 

As we prepare to board the plane, we ask of all of you to please remember us in your prayers over this next week. 

Come, Holy Spirit. Empty us of anything not from You. Fill us up with Your grace, mercy and love. Use us to do Your work. May our words be Your words and all that we do come from You. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. AMEN! 


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