The Journey – that doesn’t even begin to describe the last few weeks! What a time of growing and learning and being surrounded by God’s all empowering love. I began as a stranger attending Big Tent in Indianapolis, so full of wonder, anticipation and not knowing what the future would bring. I was awed by all the Presby’s gathered in one place from so many different places. Some from Indiana, some from Louisville and others from far off places like Ethiopia, Sudan and many other countries. All gathered in the circle of the Big Tent, celebrating God’s love and the amazing work he is doing throughout the world.
From there I spent a few days in Tennessee being surrounded by the love of family. It was a circle of love and laughter, sharing and caring. For one, it may be the last time we are together as he faces the uncertainty of cancer. It was a time for rest before then next steps in this journey, and I left feeling surrounded by the circle of love that family brings.
Next stop on my journey was Toronto for the first steps in the training journey. There, we gathered, and the circle continued to grow to include others who are setting out on journeys of their own to Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Malasia, Japan and other places throughout the world. new surrounded each other sharing our hopes and our dreams, along with a few fears of what the future brings for all of us.
Next it was on to Louisville and the PCUSA portion of our training. The circle grew even bigger to include other mission co-workers being sent out to South Sudan and Taiwan in addition to Haiti, and Zambia. The circle grew even bigger as we added all the staff that will be supporting us along the way.
As we gathered in prayer at our closing day, I realized God’s circle is always growing, always increasing in love and support. We are there to lift each other and support each other and teach and learn from each other. God’s circle will soon grow even bigger as we are sent out into the world to serve this wonderful amazing God whose arms are never too small to add just one more.
Thanks be to God!
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