Preparation "H"

"Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest." John 4:35

Preparation "H" - the Harvest, that is!

We appreciate your prayers for our family as we try to get ready to go to the harvest field. We know that many have prayed for laborers to go to this region of the world and we have even pleaded, "Lord, here we are send us", but it's the preparation part that is not so easy. Nevertheless, it is a privilege to be here and to be learning the things we are learning.

The first two weeks of FPO (Field Personnel Orientation) have been intense but oh, so good. Hours upon hours of class time during the day, numerous reading and homework assignments at night, team responsibilities, and not to mention just keeping our family focused have all kept the time moving right along!

Overall, on a scale from 1-10, our time here has been an "8" even with some sickness being spread around the camp. Our family has not been immune but those in our clan who have picked up the community stomach bug all seem to be on the mend.

We also survived our first round of shots! Round 2 of 3 is this Friday.

The weather has been exceptionally cool as we have experienced a couple of thundershowers rolling through. All the kids seem to really be enjoying their time here.

On the equipping side, probably the most challenging talk that we've heard so far came from the president of our organization. We received 10 hours of instruction from him over a two day period on the subject of spiritual warfare. It was by far the best I've heard on this subject. We were reminded that Satan's ultimate purpose is to rob God of the glory that is due His Name from the nations. He is committed to keeping his strongholds in place as long as possible.

It was a sober reminder that we are moving into the enemy's camp but we should not fear. The victory has already been secured through Christ Jesus. Adversity will come – of that we can be sure. But we can mentally, spiritually, and emotionally prepare ourselves for this so that when the hardships and attacks come, we will stand firm in our faith. The point was driven home that we need to think on Truth. Satan's biggest scheme is to attack us in the area of our thoughts. We must be on guard and not let him use "his craftiness to lead our minds astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ." 2 Cor. 11:3

I mentioned team responsibilities above. Everyone here is required to sign up on a team (Cross-cultural worship team, recreation team, facilities team, library team, computer (IT) team, etc.) I sensed the Lord drawing me to be on the Prayer Team. I have so much to learn about intercessory prayer, yet, I was selected the team leader. Although this responsibility feels weighty and is time consuming, God has given me a wonderful team of 10 men and women who are really committed to mobilizing the FPO community to pray for each other and for the people groups we are going to.


Kernels (Prayer Requests)

Healing and wholeness for our bodies and minds
Discipline and perseverance
Grace to trust God and wait on Him to provide a buyer for our house (it was shown 3 times last week but no offers)
Location of our villa where we are moving – we would love for it to be relatively close to the school
School selection
For the Lord to pour out His Spirit on this campus so that the 100 "sent out ones" (total units including families and journeymen) will go out in His power