BEGINNINGS

It is a little less than a week before I leave for Senegal, Africa. I just got home from school two days ago, so I have been running around trying to get everything together for the two month trip. I am quite excited.

What will I be doing? Well, I'll be working in a medical clinic in Dakar (capital city) for about two months, living with a local family, and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the people there as I get the opportunity.

Why am I writing this? The goal of this blog is to keep you informed of what is going on in my life while I'm in Senegal. It is to be able to share my joys and sorrows, laughter and tears. And so, when you know what is going on, you'll know better how to pray for me.

What can you do? Pray for me, for the team, and the people.

Here are a few standing prayer requests:
1. That God would prepare my heart, mind, and my body for the road ahead
2. That God would break my heart for the people of Senegal.
3. That God would help me to push the team toward the cross when we are discouraged and tired, and joy has left us.
4. That God would prepare the hearts of the people to hear the Gospel message and receive Christ's love.
5. That out of our ministry this summer, God would raise up two young Lebou men (that is the people group we will mostly be ministering to) to lead their people towards the Cross of Christ.


I'm not quite sure what kind of access to the internet I will have while I am gone, but I will try to post something here at least once a week (more if I can). So, you should check up on me once or twice a week. I'll also try to post some of my pictures here too.