Both our Rwanda and Zambia mission teams were commissioned this morning at the 11 o'clock worship service. It is a humbling experience to stand with fellow team members at the chancel before the congregation as we commit ourselves to this journey and they to their support of us in our mission to serve the children of Africa.
We completed our packing this afternoon, with all checked bags loaded on the bus. We will meet at the church at the '0-dark' hour of 3:45 am. and ride together to the airport for our 6:10 flight to DC. Tim Smith has graciously assisted us with loading the luggage and will drive us to the airport. This is a true act of service for which we are most grateful!
One of the more important words in mission travel is 'flexibility'. It is already at work as we adjust to last minute changes in our team. Due to personal reasons, Bob Morrison will not be traveling with us, though he will be with us in spirit. He has been and is a blessing with the many ways he has supported this; he will be missed. We welcome Michael Pratt to our team. He has been most flexible in last minute preparations to be present with us. Another seasoned mission traveler, he was an important part of the 2007 medical mission team to Zambia.
Tuesday afternoon we will arrive in Rwanda. It has taken many months of planning to get us to this point. Thank you all for your prayers and support as we embark on this journey of Giving Hope. Blessings, Stacy
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