A very thoughtful note

Each month, our mission in Georgia sends out a letter along with receipts to our supporters. This month, the letter opened a new door in my thinking. Now I want to stress right now, we are NOT asking anyone to support us. I just thought this was something I had never given a thought to before and wanted to share it with you all. So, here it is, in it's entirety:

From World Outreach Ministries

Dear Friends in Christ,
Your prayers and financial support are vital to your missionary's success. Without the practical side of things being taken care of, the "spiritual side" of a ministry can not take place. The truth is, your support is critical to their outreach.

Did you know that the same principle was true in Jesus' life? Most people do not realize that Jesus had supporters during his 3-year ministry. Luke 8:3 says, "And many others, who ministered to and provided for Him and them out of their property and personal belongings." Amplified Bible

Jesus operated the same way as missionaries do. It says that "many" were supporting Jesus and His disciples. Because of their help, Jesus and the Apostles changed the world forever. Never doubt that your help IS important to God's plan.

I guess I never thought of the fact that even JESUS was a missionary and needed others to back Him. In the back of my mind, I just figured God took care of all of that. And yes, in a way, He did, through others. That was just such an eye opener for me, that I wanted to share it with you. Maybe I am the only one who never put those things together in my mind, but it is so neat to see. I never gave a thought to the fact that Jesus WAS a missionary.

I leave Haiti tomorrow for 5 short days. I will be going to a church in Florida to share the Christmas Bag project. I've not done this before and I think I'm a bit nervous, but I know I can do it. It's such a worthwhile project. We have a team here right now, but they are great and can handle things without me. Sort of makes one humble to know that others can do without your help, but that is fine. With Don here, they will do great. We also have Stan here with the team, so we have no worry at all.

We have had some very constant rains, and heavy ones at that. But it's been mostly at night. I guess the only problem with that, is that the dorm roof is leaking, and pots and pans have to be set out, and beds moved to avoid the water. Time to start praying for a new roof, huh?

Guess an "Abbie update" is due. She has finished her "kindergarten" work and is now into 1st grade work. She is so proud of herself. But it's sort of sad, too. She is only 4, and is moving ahead so fast. Where does childhood go these days? But time does move on, and kids grow up. A neat statement from her came out the other day. She said, "Grandma, everyone needs Jesus IN THEIR HEART, so they know He is with them EVERYWHERE." What a concept for a 4 year old to grasp. Vero is doing a great job every night, teaching her from the Bible. And Abbie loves it.

An added note here: check out both the Christmas Bag web page and the Missionary Flights web page at right. The MFI page has a sad story to relate, but it shows where MFI's heart is, with the missionaries. And I will stress here, they do these emergency flights, with no cost to the missionary. MFI truly "Stands in the Gap" for us!!

On that note, I'll close and if I get a chance while in Florida I will post again. If not, I'll talk to you all next week!! Be faithful and share the love of the Lord with others!!