{Preparation}

So the journey doesn't begin the day our group leaves; there is much preparation that must be accomplished beforehand.  Of course the first thing that may run through your mind is fundraising.  This is most definitely important but there is so much more. 

Our group is made up of several college students, a Professor and his wife.  Some have had lots of missions experiences while others have had very little but all the students are new to Ethiopia.  Although we are all very excited, there is so much we have to learn about Ethiopians.

Because prayer is such a powerful tool here is a list of things that our group would appreciate you praying for:

• Safety  (driving, plane ride, walking through the city and villages)
• Health (good immune system, good response to travel shots, wisdom on what not to eat or drink, remain hydrated)
• Wise words (that we would be aware of cultural differences and not offend them, leave a clear path for future missionaries)
• Adjustment to the culture (their way of living is very different so flexibility is key)
• Spiritual wisdom (staying in the Word of God and awareness of when the Holy Spirit is moving)
• Energy (time change, ability to serve and keep up with the kids)

These are just a few things that have been coming to mind lately and I would love for your prayers to be all over these needs.

Here is a list of all those going on the trip so that you may pray for them by name:

     ~Bethany Risinger
     ~Macy Freeman
     ~Lucy Elston
     ~Onisha Bradshaw
     ~Alisa Roberts
     ~Breann Whitacker
     ~Anthony Ray
     ~Logan Moree
     ~Calvin Williams
     ~Payton Beggs
     ~Jordan Langford
     ~Elijah Brown
     ~Amy Brown

I hope that you enjoy the posts that will follow and allow yourself to be blessed and challenged by the words that will follow on this blog.