On Mission: Day One and Two

We arrived safely Saturday night and enjoyed a meal provided by our host church- Rancho Village Baptist Church. We also spent some time getting beds made and meeting some of the other groups. At our location, we have about 75 kids and sponsors. There is another location in Norman that has an additional 120 kids and sponsors. Plus, this is the second LIT Mission trip for the summer. Overall, realize that 400+ pre-teens and leaders have chosen to serve Him this summer. Glory!  

The girls are staying in a room with a church from Wichita Falls while the boys have a small room to themselves. In the girls' room there are 5 girls, 4 leaders which is unusual but even more unusual is the fact that 3 out of the 4 of us have the name Julie!

Sunday was an intense day of final training for us all.  From dealing with the logistics of things to a deep look inward in regards to our own spiritual growth, yesterday was a very rewarding preparation day.  One thing that struck me was how awesome it is to see the body of Christ at work. We all came from different churches and backgrounds, but He is here...alive, active, and at work Niall that is taking place.  It is beautiful the way strangers become family, united by a common Savior. 

Please pray for us today as we go out to 22 different apartment complexes to minister and serve. Pray for the children as they share their testimony, share the gospel and teach about His coming to save.  Satan has already attempted to stop what is happening, but our God is greater and we trust in His perfect will. Please pray for a hedge of protection around us as we go and share. 

I hope to update again tomorrow. Blessings!