Well it's been 9 days so far back in Gabon, lots has happened and it's only the beginning of a fun and busy summer. For the most part, I've been planning and scheduling for teams and interns to come soon, and yet at the same time I've been having to lead a few interns and one team who just left. The last intern is leaving tonight, which will leave me and the rest of my team (Leanne, Hannah) one day without anyone before teams and interns come piling in.
I was reminded these past few days of the importance of remaining focused on INTENTIONAL ministry and investing in relationships. There is a lot of scheduling and administrative procedures that need to be taken care of constantly, but if I let that take over and become my focus here this summer, then I'm missing the point. I encourage you as well, that if you're are being consumed and overwhelmed with work and things that in the end are not kingdom bound, then take a moment and reevaluate your priorities. For me, God reminded me that I need to be serious in the relationships I've developed here and continue to share His love and light to those I come in contact with.
Well yesterday in Gabon it was Mothers Day. So happy mothers day!
Love you all.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Je suis dans la joi!
When I got back to Libreville last night, the OSPAC medical team had a party for me and Hannah and Olivia as she's about to fly back, and we ate, danced, sang and prayed. IT was AWESOME!! We sang "Je suis dans la joi" which means "I am in joy." That's the truth, I am so happy and joyful for being back in Gabon with my brothers and sisters in Christ. God has already been opening my eyes to his glory, it's going to be an amazing Summer!
Thank you all for your prayers, I made it safely! Thank you for your contributions and support, I am finally here! Because of you and your response and the grace of God, this trip and adventure has been made possible.
Love you all and you're in prayers.
Thank you all for your prayers, I made it safely! Thank you for your contributions and support, I am finally here! Because of you and your response and the grace of God, this trip and adventure has been made possible.
Love you all and you're in prayers.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Le temp et arriver
Hey all,
I want to begin by first thanking everyone for keeping me in prayers and for supporting me on this missions trip back to Gabon. I just finished my Spring Semester of my Junior year at Toccoa Falls College, thank goodness exams are over :) I can hardly believe it, but I leave in exactly 9 days for Gabon. WOW, it's been a process, but God is faithful and le temp et arriver (the time has come). Most of the monies needed for my trip have come in, I still lack a few hundred dollars. Thank you once again for those who have contributed-May God bless you even more for you kind hearts. I'm heading back up to Pennsylvania on Monday to spend some time with my Girlfriends family and with my Grandparents and then flying out next Friday from Pittsburgh. Please keep up with me in my summer events as I will be adding more posts to my blog weekly. Love you all and God Bless.
Eric
I want to begin by first thanking everyone for keeping me in prayers and for supporting me on this missions trip back to Gabon. I just finished my Spring Semester of my Junior year at Toccoa Falls College, thank goodness exams are over :) I can hardly believe it, but I leave in exactly 9 days for Gabon. WOW, it's been a process, but God is faithful and le temp et arriver (the time has come). Most of the monies needed for my trip have come in, I still lack a few hundred dollars. Thank you once again for those who have contributed-May God bless you even more for you kind hearts. I'm heading back up to Pennsylvania on Monday to spend some time with my Girlfriends family and with my Grandparents and then flying out next Friday from Pittsburgh. Please keep up with me in my summer events as I will be adding more posts to my blog weekly. Love you all and God Bless.
Eric
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