away we go!

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I know I speak for the whole team when saying that the last couple of months have been a crazy whirlwind of preparation... and it's all leading up to our departure in only 4 days!  We take off from LAX at 10:00am Wednesday morning to venture out on a crazy and incredible new chapter of our lives that is sure to be wrought with unknown, mishap, laughs, learning, and ultimately the spreading of the love of Christ.  We are beyond excited to partner with the amazing staff of Harvest India to live alongside one another as we learn and grow while remaining sensitive to the ways the Holy Spirit is moving in South India.

As we throw together the last minute details and struggle to not get caught up in the stress of this transition, it's important for us to stop and do two things: 1) Remember that the Lord is in control and is our ultimate Provider; and 2) This wouldn't be possible without the incredible support, love, and prayers from all of YOU...so, thank you!

Specific prayer requests for the next week:

-safety in traveling

-health of the team members as we adjust to new foods, etc.

-grace in the cultural transition, culture shock, and lifestyle adjustments

Since ultimately our general goal as a team is to form a community within the Indian culture that includes Indians, we want to specifically ask for prayer in that community formation from day one.  We want to remember to keep an Acts 2 mindset that encompasses the reason for community: wholehearted discipleship and devotion to following Jesus together.  Please pray that we would learn to exemplify that in ALL of our actions and throughout the routine of our life in India.

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper), and to prayer. 

-Acts 2:42

There are things in our near future that will be difficult, mind-blowing, and heartbreaking as well as things that will be life-changing, joyous, and awe inspiring.  As we head out on this adventure, we look forward to keeping you updated on all that God is doing in and through us during our time in India...

Away we go!