We are beginning to have contacts from other states with interest in GO Caribbean. This mission effort is not just for Heritage Hills Baptist Church, but for anyone who feels God is leading them to help us in our mission. I am thankful that our church is underwriting the cost of the Gospels and all full-color printing we will use in the packets that will be placed in homes. Be sure to contact me with your questions.
The first three teams are filled and we need more people who can go with us and be willing to prayerfully consider going back as a Team Leader. This would be a great project for a pastor or other staff member who helps us as Team Leader and then take a group from your church or association. None of us can go every trip and until the IMB places someone on the field who can do that, we must rely on all volunteer help. You might pass this info on to your pastor or DOM in your association. They might be interested in being part of this mission effort.
If you go with us your life will never be the same again. If you have never been on an international mission trip, you whole world view changes and you become more aware of the need for world-wide missions. Don't forget, however, that to go to Barbados is simple an avenue for God to use you in "ends of the earth" missions. We do the Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria missions as well back home.
Trip costs have changed a little. As you know, airfare has increased, so that is going to cost a little more. When I flew to Barbados back in April, the cost was $498 from Atlanta. I checked a couple weeks ago and it had increased about $150. I would think that the higher cost will be with us for some time. However, there will be no cost for lodging for the 9 trips scheduled in 2008. Meal cost should be minimal. We will eat breakfast continental style, lunch at a restaurant and dinner back at the house consisting of something simple like a sandwich. The only other cost will be mandatory IMB insurance for $2.75 per day and any personal items purchased.
I am awaiting word from Chuck, IMB Regional Volunteer Strategist, regarding the use of the IMB van. If we are allowed to use the van, the only cost we will have will be for gasoline. Otherwise, to rent a van will add about $175 per person for the week.
Please be praying for the mission. Our first trips are planned for September. We want to be sure we follow God's will and purpose. Pray for Barbados. Pray that the people will be receptive to us and the power of God will be evident. Pray for pastors and their effectiveness in getting their churches prepared and ready for our coming. We have asked pastors to have a special day on Sunday with a church-wide pot-luck meal and to contact every member and prospect and invite them to be present. It could be a great day as we kick off each Gospel Saturation week in each church. Pray that the Prayer Walk on Sunday afternoon will be effective and the evangelistic movie presentation can be used to reach people for Christ. Also, please pray that pastors will be able to encourage some of their members to team up with us to do Gospel Saturation. It will be a great time of witness as well as fellowship for us as we get to know Bajan Christians.
Pray for revival in Barbados! Blessings!
~ Thomas
www.GO-Caribbean.org
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