Our first day on our REVOLVE! Student Ministry trip went off without a hitch... well almost.
One of the vehicles that we had planned on taking had some technical difficulties. We were in a dilemma. I was trying to think of how we were going to make up the seats and luggage space. We were at church, and the plan was to stay through worship -- since the worship leader was going to New Orleans with us -- then head out to the Big Easy. I began to pray telling God how we needed transportation, etc. I like informing Him of things going on in the earth, as if He want aware. I asked to borrow Blake Gilham's extra vehicle, which he obliged. We were in the sanctuary, worship service was finished and Pastor Roger Daniel was having prayer for our group. Kenny Hand, a member of our church, and Blake's father-in-law, followed us out and offered his Nissan Titan. Prayer answered!
We drove for hours, God's hand of protection was upon us. On the outskirts of New Orleans, near Lake Pontchatrain, I saw an alligator on the side of the interstate. Day. Was. Made!
The teens that are with us are having a great time so far. We drove through a homeless, tent city, type of area and we were all surprised at how people live in our country. It was sobering and a stark reminder that our problems are sometimes not problems, but more like inconveniences. It made me pray immediately and be thankful to God for all our blessings.
Well we begin day two this morning and we all go out to our work or ministry sites. I'll post more later on how that went. Thanks so much for your prayers!
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