Saturday, July 2, 2011

Arrival Day! All the Pieces Have Come Together

Today, thrity-two tired but smiling people stepped off the plane and placed their feet on Macedonian soil.  This marked the beginning of a journey that they have anticipated, worked for and prayed about for months!  We all have our stories.  Stories of why we were called to THIS place, for THESE people and for THIS time. Over the next week, those stories will be revealed. God will peel back the layers of our individual purpose here. Pray that we are open and obedient to that purpose. 

Tonight, our speaker was a national believer and he challenged us with this scripture:
"That night Paul had a dream: a Macedonian stood on the far shore and called across the sea, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us!' The dream gave Paul his map. We went to work at once getting things ready to cross over to Macedonia.  All the pieces have come together.  We knew now for sure that God had called us to preach the Good News to the Europeans."  Acts 16:9-10 (The Message).

Thank you for all your support and prayers.  We know for sure that God has called us to preach the Good News to the Europeans [insert "Roma"] !

Enjoy the pictures and we'll keep them coming!
(FBC-Rusk, just so you know...your group made it!  They just slipped by before any pics could be snapped.  Promise many more to come!)












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5 comments:

  1. BethJuly 2, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Love love love you ball! Thanks for the great update, the scripture Nd the photos. Love and hugs to Shannon and Sydni - they are loved and prayed for!

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  2. JessicaJuly 3, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I was so excited to see all those lovely smiling faces arriving in Macedonia! I am praying for the entire team! I miss all of you like crazy. :) Hug them Roma babies tight for me. You guys are going to do amazing things this week.

    Samara- Alec & John Ashton said a special prayer for you last night! WE love you! :)

    --Jessi

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  3. AngieJuly 3, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    mandy and daniel--i sat alone this morning and missed you., BUT got to lead everybody in praying for you all today. Pcc wasn't the same without you all. Hoping macedonia won't be the same when you leave.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    First Steps servers took time today to read Mandy's prayer for Sunday (and many took copies home so they could continue to pray for you guys!) We also read Acts 16:9-10 and took a moment to realize that as we spoke and prayed, you all were in that very same place, Macedonia. We are proud of you, supporting you, praying for you, and we know that you will not only be exhausted (b/c it comes with the territory), but exhilarated with the amazing things God is doing through you!

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  5. Darrell ElderJuly 3, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Loving this blog. My family and I are praying for the entire team. Powhatan Christian Fellowship is also praying for all of you. Those of us back home are so proud and encouraged by the awesome work for God you are doing. MORGIE!!!!!! Mommy loves you

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