Pre-departure update

What a journey it has been and we haven't even made it to the airport. Our weekly meetings (which began in November) included Spanish lessons, fundraiser brain storming sessions, incredible speakers on cross-cultural missions and time to share, pray and grow as a team. Now all that is left prior to our departure early Saturday morning is a packing and prayer party this coming Thursday, February 9th. FIRST it is important to reflect on the past few months, acknowledging praises and blessings to a gracious and giving God:

• Jeanene, Richard, the staff and 100 children residing at CVII for their health and safety following the wax factory explosion in November (read the Newsletter for this incredible story) 
• The 16 team members who felt lead to join this team, speak out to family, friends, and colleagues to help raise support for this mission
• The family, friends, and colleagues who have been graciously supportive towards this mission
• Enough donations to fill 14 duffel bags with shoes, toiletries and a variety of other items  
• The Steak Dinner/Silent Auction on January 28th, sharing testimonies and the story of CVII, and raising approximately $6000 towards the trip
• Reaching our goal of $38,000 for the needed resources for flights, construction, repairs, hygiene packs, and activities with the children

Team members at the Steak Dinner,  sharing why they chose to be part of this mission

There are so many more praises and blessings which we hope to share in the coming days as this adventure unfolds.

If you would like to become a prayer partner, please email Lana at: lbrogalsky@sasktel.net to be on the email list. If you would like to come in person to prayerfully support the team this Thursday:

Living Hope Church
102 Goerzen St
Saskatoon
Thursday Feb 9th
7:00 pm


Here below is the most recent email sent by Lana to our current prayer partners:

Thank you for your prayers.

There are now 108 prayer partners – praise the Lord.

1) Pray for emotional, physical and spiritual protection.  Some members are fighting colds, also some are feeling worn out from working long hours.
2) Pray for team unity.  The team has just found out that they will be sharing accommodations with another group for part of their time at the
orphanage.  Pray for patience and understanding as they adjust to this new dynamic.
3) Pray for a smooth flight and with no delay at customs.
4) Pray for all the last minute things that need to be completed.

God is good!