...barely five weeks to go before launch to Japan.  Feels like there is still so much to do before we're in the air, on the ground and working in The Mission Field!  It seems daunting:  Will we get everything done before we leave?  Will we be prepared?  Will we be effective for God?  These questions naturally follow our  weakness but it is when they arise that we need to allow God to work in our hearts and listen for His calming voice.

What I am certain of is that He chose each member of this mission team for this venture, and He chose this venture for each team member.  I am also certain that if we are obedient to His call and leading, we will accomplish exactly what God set out for us to accomplish.  We may not realize what has been accomplished and we may never see the fruit of what was begun in His name.  Nevertheless, we are to obey and go out.

This will be a transforming experience for us as well.  It will be at times fun, at times fatiguing, always enlightening and, I believe, fulfilling.  So let us continue to pray; seek His counsel; share our fears, frustrations and joys; align our will with His. Let us also pull together in our love for each other, for the people of Japan and for our Savior Jesus Christ as our time draws near.

Blessings...

CBC Japan Mission Team1 2013