Thoughts About the Next Trip

Dacula, Georgia (ACN)

We have only been recruiting for a few weeks and already we have 20 people actively discussing the possibility of going on a mission trip to Russia. I feel confident that of those 20 who are discussing it, that 14 will actually go. The others may decide that this trip is not what God wants for them right now, or fear will hinder them from going, or life will just get in the way.

Stephanie and I are excited though, that so many people are thinking about taking a mission trip. People are considering getting out of their comfort zones and serving Jesus in a land that is strange to them. They would then be "strangers in a strange land", to use the title of Robert Heinlien's book. This takes courage and a confidence that Jesus will take care of them and the families they leave behind.

Going on a mission trip to Russia is no small matter. We will literally be halfway around the world. Novosibirsk is 11 time zones away from the east coast of the USA. There are always dangers when you travel, so yes it takes confidence.

To those who are considering going to Russia, I encourage you to pray about the trip, and ask Jesus if it His will that you go. I can't imagine it not being His will that you go unless of course, you are lost. If Jesus wants you to go, then He will provide the funds for you to go as well as give you confidence while you are there.

Stephanie and I thank you profusely for just getting to the point where you are discussing the trip and considering going. Now let's take the next step and commit to going.

Andy