Skip to main content

almost Cuba time

 


Time is getting close for me to head back to Cuba to serve with the FCA (fellowship of christian athletes or MADEM in Cuba) team that are making a huge difference for Jesus in that country and beyond.  This will be my last trip for 2023 but more are being planned for the year to come.  Hard to believe all this started almost 5 years ago in the winter of 2019.


1 Corinthians 14:3  NLT  

But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.


My work there is pretty simple.  I am to encourage those who are part of this ministry and their families.  What an honor it is to do that kind of work, to partner with incredible kingdom minded people who are passionate about sharing Jesus.


On this trip we will be working our way across Cuba from East to West.  What I ask you to do is pray in the following ways…


Pray for the ministry workers and their families.  There are 10 to 12 employees who serve full or part time and are led by Alex.  Pray for the resources they need for their families and ministry.  Life in Cuba is very different from what we know in the USA.


Pray for the ministry efforts of this trip.  There will be lots of training opportunities, prayer times, sports events and so much more.


Pray for traveling needs.  This would include my flights, but the largest need is transportation in Cuba as vehicles are difficult, fuel is often hard to find and mechanical issues are common.


Pray for those who need Jesus.  This would include young athletes, coaches and their families as well as neighbors all around.  Pray for churches that partner to serve people and share the Gospel.


Finally, pray for those here in the United States that are ministry partners.  Pray for our families.  Pray for the money and resources like sports equipment, food and so much more.


Thank you for joining me in this ministry.  I look forward to sharing in the weeks ahead what God is doing in Cuba through FCA.  What a good and awesome God we serve.


Psalm 90:17  NLT  

And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Have you heard of EDITH BURNS?

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns.  One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns.  When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her.  Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns.  Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved.  Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?"  Beverly said, "Why yes I do."  Edith said, "Well, what do you ...
Post a Comment
Read more

wash feet, sharing hope

  John 13:4-5,14 NLT  So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow.  He served.  He valued and gave value to others.  That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet.  It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives.  Jesus said we should do this.  See the verse above.  Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....
Post a Comment
Read more

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!
10 comments
Read more