Dear Family and Friends,
I was presented several months ago with a unique
opportunity, and after spending time talking with Stephanie and seeking the
Lord’s will, I have accepted an invitation to ring in the new year in
India. A small group of men from our
church, led by our Worship and Discipleship Pastor, Billy, will be leading two pastoral
training conferences in Northern India.
Billy has been working with two pastors in India for the
past year to organize the trip. The main purpose will be to train a total of 14
pastors that have begun Bible Studies in 50 unreached villages. Although these men are passionate about
reaching the lost, they feel inadequate and are desperate for more knowledge of
evangelism and The Word.
I am humbled to say that I was asked personally to consider
joining this mission team. Since I
traveled to India during my time with World Help, my familiarity with the
culture/country will prove valuable during our time there. I’ve also been asked to document the trip and
will be creating a video of the mission to share with our church and other
supporters upon our return.
The decision to go on this trip was not made lightly. The financial responsibility is a bit
overwhelming- the total cost of the trip is around $3,100. Following the decision to start my own
business in May, ending the year with a trip overseas seemed out of the realm
of possibilities. To call this an
exercise of faith is an understatement.
With less than two months to raise support and pay for the trip,
Stephanie and I have to put our full trust in the Lord for His provision.
Would you join us in praying for the trip? Pray for our safe travels there and
back. Pray for the hearts of the pastors
we will be leading and the Indian people to whom we will be ministering. Pray that we will be able to gather
information for future outreach projects I would also ask you to pray about
backing the trip financially (http://www.charitybaptistchurch.cc/#/give). My flights will cost $1,500 and it is our
hope to take $250 per village to spend on needs such as bicycles for the
pastors who currently walk to the villages and materials to use in spreading
the gospel.
We are already meeting weekly to plan and pray for our time
in the country, and my excitement is growing by the day! Thank you for sharing in this experience with
us.
Love,
Skip
