My first reaction to the cancellation was one of huge disappointment and feeling emotionally spent as if we had just returned from a week long trip. After a good cry (pouting is alive and well) I began to realize a sense of "peace that passes all understanding" and a sense of relief that a decision was made. God always answers prayers, sometimes not how we expect or want but always in the best way. Each previous brigade "flexibility" was the word of the day for a successful and fulfilling mission. By Saturday afternoon I was looking forward to "Plan B" with great anticipation. What a wonderful opportunity to serve right here in Cary!!!
I so appreciate all the effort Pastor Don and Jeff Johnson along with the leadership at WGO put into overseeing the situation in Honduras and seeking God's direction in this. Thank you. Diane Billing
This is the second time I've felt God calling me to serve and then when I think I know how and for what the situation changes. I think these situations have taken all levels of control away from me and has helped me to learn to submit and be patient. Another answer to prayer . So, answer to prayer has come for the team and for me too. It is exciting to see what God has in store for all of us and how He will use each of us to glorify His name. Paula Polston
Here's where I am. I was supposed to be in Honduras right now. We were set to leave early Saturday morning and serve for the week. I spent Thursday getting ready and Friday morning packing. I was ready to go. Eight hours before I'm supposed to leave for the church, I check my e-mail and find out the trip has been cancelled. It hadn't felt like I was really going, until I had started packing. At that point I was ready to be there, I was ready to go. And I was definitely questioning why wait so long? If God was going to call off the trip, why couldn't He have made it clear earlier in the week, before the preparations? Why wait until right before we leave? I'm up, I'm down, I'm jerked around, and left feeling more confused than ever, and admittedly a little disappointed...or maybe a lot.
Do I understand how God is working things...no. Not at all. But I know He is, and I know He has His reasons for everything. I may not like them, they may frustrate and confound me. They may hurt...a lot. I've been emotionally and mentally pulled in a lot of directions over the past month, and I doubt it's over. There have been days where I want to curl up in a ball and shut out the rest of the world. There are days when I practically have. Plans fall through, responsibilities get shuffled, added on, changed. Concerns mount. All I know is God is there, He has a plan, and all I'm asked to do is trust Him and take it one step at a time. But that doesn't stop my from praying that this portion of the rollercoaster is almost over. Bethany Tollberg
You all have ministered to a widow and her family. However, you are showing lots of people in Cary how to minister as well. Your work on Susan's behalf show the community and our church family that you do not not have to leave our country to serve the Lord.
ReplyDeleteThis act of kindness will have HUGE ramifications for what God is going to do in our community in the near future!