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The Nicaragua Team met at the Fox River Waukesha campus early this morning looking bright-eyed and ready to go!
Ready to travel in the early morning hours in Waukesha
They've just boarded their last flight in Miami to Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua. From there they will travel four hours on a bus to Selva Negra, where they will spend the night and then on to La Esmeralda tomorrow!
Four hours of team packing? Check. Too many to count last-minute trips to the store for less than five items? Check. Made sure you had your passport for the twentieth time today? Check. But what about Jesus in all of this? What about the spiritual preparation?
As a team we've been walking through the book of Acts starting June 1. Everyday we have been challenged to read and reflect on the passage(s) of scripture from the book of Acts selected. Reflecting on not only how this particular scripture applied to us on an individual basis, but as a team and as a part of the body of Christ all around the world.
Because the most vital part of going on this trip is making sure we are going with Jesus. Each one of us can go for Jesus. We can go and do great things and change lives - but our life won't be impacted as much if we were to go with Jesus. That vital part of a living relationship with Him is the only thing keeping us going on that mountain - He is the source and reason of it all.
Personally, to prepare, I've been waking up and reflecting on the many attributes of God I've had hanging on my wall for months. I wanted to fixate my mind and attitude on the God that is walking into these next few days right along side us. The God who has sealed each one of us with His Spirit. He is in control. He is always with us. And He is going to be at work within us and around us even when we cannot see it.
We are going with Jesus simply because we just want to be His hands and feet. His love through us is the only reason we are getting on this plane.
As the Nicaragua 2015 team prepares to leave tomorrow, we're taking a look back at highlights from last years's Nicaragua Mission Trip.
Enjoy the photos below or click on the 2014 - Nicaragua Young Adult category of the blog to read through the posts from that trip!
The Nicaragua team was commissioned at both the Waukesha and the Muskego campus yesterday and we know that the Waterford campus is supporting us in prayer as well.
It was so great being able to see and feel the support of the church as we prepare to leave for our trip this week. As Pastor Rob and Pastor Guy were praying for our team, they reminded us that our team is not simply just the 10 of us physically going over there. Our team includes each and everyone of you that lifted your hands and prayed over us, as well as all those that will continue to lift us up in prayer while we are there.
We are excited and hopeful for all that God is going to do in us and through us to further his kingdom. Will you continue to join us in prayer for our trip?
Thank you, Fox River, for being a part of our team.
Take a look at our Prayer Card for the 2015 Nicaragua Team below. Pick up a prayer card this weekend during our worship services at Fox River and pray for them as they get ready to leave on Thursday, June 18!
