This year we went to Koh Chang, an island in the south east. It was an amazing couple of days. The island was beautiful, the fellowship wonderful and the time relaxing.
We were able to talk about what went well, some things that might need to change in the future and we shared what God had done in our lives personally. For me that focused mostly on Gods faithfulness. He continues to show me over and over just how faithful He is and how much every part of our life matters to Him. One of the most wonderful things has been to watch as God answers specific prayers. I can remember so many times praying for a specific person or family, that they would take a Bible and packet and as I would watch them walk I'd see them maybe pass the first volunteer, so I'd pray even harder and you know we serve the most faithful God. Again and again I watched as people, families took Bibles.
God has been faithful in so many other areas of my life as well. Getting here was a huge struggle for me. I knew I was supposed to come and I knew this was where God wanted me but leaving family, friends, my church, my job and trusting in support coming in. Through it all God has been right by my side. While my support is not where it should be and I am daily struggling with trusting God to provide for me. But during retreat God just reminded me through our fellowship, my Bible study and just quite time with Him that He is in control and will provide for all my needs. God is not surprised by where my support is, He wasn't surprised that I was going to have to make runs for the border and He knows where the support is going to come from.
In trusting Him it is causing my faith to be stretched and reminding me of His faithfulness. If you would like to help support me you can send checks to my church, Laveen Baptist Church 5036 West Dobbins Road, Laveen AZ 85339
Please make checks out to the church as this will allow you to receive tax credit. Please attach a note indicating that it is support for my trip. Again thank you all so much for you support both in finical but especially in prayer! The God we serve is SO faithful and may He bless you beyond anything you could imagine!
Enjoy some pictures from my retreat. I will also be posting later about one of my more "exciting" days on the island.
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