Team Commissioning

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We are now in the very last stages of packing and preparing our hearts for the incredible adventure that spreading the Gospel in Kenya has become for those of us that are veterans of multiple trips.  We had a commissioning of the mission team at all three services this past Sunday at Redeemer in Austin for those that could attend.  The others were there in spirit as well and were included in Pastor Kevin's prayers for a safe and effective mission.  It is always wonderful to be on the receiving end of all the encouragement that various members of the congregation give us after each service.  We are blessed to be supported in so many ways by a "missional" congregation.  Whether some are on the front lines in China, India, Moscow, Kenya, Brazil, New Orleans or the many other places we reach out to through our church, we are all called to be missionaries to those in our spheres of influence, whether it is at school, work or play.  Those of us that are fortunate enough to be part of our international missions always return only to find that we are so much more open to witnessing right here in our home town.  Jesus breaks our hearts for what breaks His when we are outside of our normal contexts in foreign lands and then gives us the eyes to see things that need doing around home.  What a blessing!  Please pray for us as we begin our journey on Thursday and stay tuned to this blog for updates and pictures as it is possible, given the quirks of electricity during the rainy season in Nairobi and the somewhat iffy nature of Internet access.