The Zoo is going on the road : First Mission Trip Abroad

Our oldest daughter has asked to go on a mission trip ever since she has know the Lord as her Savior.

I however, have never felt compelled.  Until Feb 23, 2014.  A day I will never forget.  There was a notice for a mission team meeting organizing a trip to Honduras in our church announcements, for that afternoon.  I felt like I should go, but just said to myself, Nope. No thank you.  As an introvert, the LAST thing I want to do is walk into a room of people I dont know.  I didnt have any other excuse. I wouldnt have had to make a special trip even, our youngest had to be at the church at the same time for her choir practice.

But I didnt go.

I should have.  People passed me asking where the room was located for the meeting.

The Missions Pastor passed me twice.

But I ignored the almost verbal direct command to go to the meeting.

Not me, I said. I dont have the money, or the ability.  Nope. No thanks.

I gathered the youngest up after her practice and went home.

And couldnt sleep.  I tossed and turned.

And Monday I emailed the pastor, who gave me the information about the trip.  I still didn't say yes.  In fact, I resisted a LOT. But thanks to my very wise friends, who encouraged me to just "say yes" I did.

This is where we are going:  Rancho Ebenezer

My hubby said that he thought we should see if our oldest could go too, on this trip, because we both feel its her calling. So, emailing again, I asked.  They said "14" so I was bummed. But then I found that other churches take children younger than that to this place, and so I emailed again.

After a week wait, I was given the answer that she can go. So buckle your seatbelts, its going to be an interesting ride! Please pray for us, this a step of faith and we are believing in God's provision.  We are having a yard sale to raise money, we are selling tshirts (let me know if you want one! $20 +s&h if you need it mailed) here is a picture. It's indigo blue.

My church can also take tax deductible contributions, should you choose to donate that way, just let me know and I can give you the address and details so our mission account gets credited.   

I'm also using this page as a way to keep with where we are, and allow people the option to donate over the internet. 

http://www.gofundme.com/mission-trip-number-1