Cuba mission trip report

Proverbs 15:30 NLT

Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.

Thank you to everyone who supported and prayed for the past mission trip to Cuba. Since this is the first e-devotion after I have returned home, I will share with you some of the points of celebration, some of my take aways and what God did.

It was such a blessing to have Julie return to Cuba with me. We served at Ebenezer church in the area of Havana known as Guanabacoa. It was a great time of ministry and encouraging Pastor Julio and his wife Arelis.

I am grateful for the FCA sports ministry team in Cuba. Roberto Texidor from Missouri leads the US board, and I enjoy traveling with him. Alex is the Cuban leader for sports ministry. He and his family are a great blessing. His team are amazing people. One of the things that I love is that this team really are pastors in their community who serve athletes and their families. Sharing Jesus and meeting needs is their way.

The mission team from North Carolina was made up of mostly young adults in their early 20’s. This is the first mission team I have led of young people. It was incredible. The devotions they shared were insightful and deep as was their love for God. Their serving was genuine and full of joy. There were a few on the team of older guys too. I am grateful for their investment in Cuba

We worked with a baseball tournament called the Kingdom Games. Over 50 young teenage boys accepted Jesus as their savior, and there were 34 baptized. This is incredible and a praise report. Please pray for that will connect to their local church and be discipled.

It was an honor to serve in several locations. It is always a blessing to meet new friends and to see how God is working in so many ways, but there is even more to come. More trips are ahead. More needs need to be met. More people who need to hear about Jesus, and God is working.

Will you say YES to joining the ministry team in Cuba. Let me know if you would like to give to help this ministry and if you would like to go on a mission trip in the future.

Matthew 9:37-38 NLT

He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 38 So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”

Please continue to pray for Cuba. Ask God to meet the needs of these incredible people and ask that He send more laborers to work in the harvest of souls.

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