The Final Countdown

One Month. 31 days. Approx. 730 hours. Approx. 43,800 Minutes til I leave for....


SWAZILAND!!!


So many feelings and emotions are filling my heart right now as I think about this trip. Excited, yet nervous. Ready, yet anxious. I believe without a shadow of doubt that God will work within me and use all of these feeling and emotions to do His work. Its just exhilarating to know that I, along with 5 other people, am about to fly half way around the world(that God made), to Africa(that God made), to live with the people of Swaziland(whom God made) and serve them in ways that only God has planned. This is joy in the purest form. This is what we were made to do. Whether it be thousands of miles away, or right in your own backyard, we as children of God, were created to help and serve others while spreading the love of Christ to the ends of the earth. 
 
Our group thats going has a little facebook group so we can communicate back and forth before our trip. The other day one of the girls, Elizabeth McWhite, posted a video on there. It hits home. The poorest will become the richest, and the lowest will be held highest. May you be inspired by this video and go. Go and help "the least of these".  





Please continue to pray for our team. Pray for the people of Swaziland. Just Pray



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