Here it is-
What I've been thrust into by the hand of God seemingly, knowingly, thankfully.
It's time to go on another missions trip! I'm so excited and getting nervous and can't stop thinking about all the million and one things that could happen, that I hope happen, that are sure to happen.
One of those things is that the Lord is glorified through our group! With so many overlapping relationships already there, and awesome testimonies of God's faithfulness, there is so much to bear witness to of God's love and mercy for his children! I'm already enjoying getting to Lorna and Carmela, my fellow BGV girls!
Let me tell you about our little group, which has been named Exodo 2010.
The band is Xavier Sr (my dad), Oscar, Jerry, David and his wife Carmela, Lorna, Chicho (Jose'), Xavvy Jr (my bro), and myself. At some point, Chicho, my father , Lorna, and our pointman back in Ecuador who is setting everything up, Carlos Concha (craziest man I've ever met), were in a band in the late 70s in Ecuador called Exodo. So, I guess this will sort of be their reunion tour for them, but things that come around a second time years later can be so much sweeter. They have updated old songs, learned a lot about life and the Lord, and are willing to bring the gospel through song to whoever will listen.
I think since this will be my first time back in Ecuador since I was born, I will start to understand all of what I don't at this point. We weren't raised in Latin culture so for me, this really will be a cross-cultural experience. I can't wait to have that "Ohhhh...ok" moment. My mom will also be joining us on the trip as will David and Carmela's two kids. It's a big crowd, but the Lord as always will find ways to use us whether we expect it or are ready for it. We pray that we will be ready though!
This picture was taken at our last rehearsal.Our next one is this Saturday, and I'm looking forward to it.
I'll write more about where, when, how, and why next time.
