Almost There. Honduras Ministry Trip Shaping Up.

Our airfare has been raised. Thank God!

We baked cookies, sold music, and had 3 mega yard sales. the third of which almost did us in. My office still contains some of the donated treasures that we weren’t able to give to our local charities.

We’ll be packing up and heading to Atlanta the weekend of July 4th, 2009 and then heading down to Central America on the 6th. I’ll be liveblogging, twittering, and photoblogging the whole experience.

Would you prayerfully considering donating a small amount of finances to help cover our costs? We all can’t take these international trips and I know that many of my readers follow with great excitement what the Compassion Bloggers do on each of their overseas trips! I know I do. We’re doing the same thing, just on a smaller scale, and working with a local pastor to focus on just one area.

I know that Shaun Groves is challenging us here back in the States to really think about what we can do to incorporate more serving into our lifestyles. I know for me one small way that has always presented itself is by giving (finances, time, and prayer) to others who are going on ministry trips. The bottom line is that we all can’t afford to just pay for trips like this out of our pockets, so imagine if the worldwide christian family pitched in just a little here and there?

This is definitely not the only way to serve. I know that ALL of us should be serving right where we are. First, in our families and then in our circle of friends, and then in the world around us. I think Francis Chan said it best when he said [paraphrased],

“If we don’t place high emphasis on 1) Loving One Another (including financially), 2) Sharing God’s Word together (and with others) 3) Encouraging one another through trials and tough times (including helping out financially), 4) Sharing Communion, and 5) Praying with and for one another, how can we rightfully call ourselves the Church? (From “Gospel Conference Part 5)

I’m definitely convinced that the BEST way for us to BE the church is to be participating (at the very least) in those 5 “together” activities.

I do “life” with many of you online through the blog networks, theworshipcommunity.com, facebook, and twitter. I consider it such a privilege to even have the capacity to even ask for your help. It’s a real honor to know that I have friends all over the world.

I’m not asking for huge heaping piles of cash, every little small amount helps, and I’m convinced that if we all pitched in a few dollars here and there we could cover what our team needs to make this trip happen.

Would you prayerfully consider making a donation? Of course, it almost goes without saying (though I will say it anyways), that I covet your PRAYERS more than anything!

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Those who donate $5 or more will get a special digital download album (10 Russ Hutto Originals + 3 Wallpapers). I’ll send you the link.

For more details and specific info on our trip.