Getting the two for one deal
Today’s exciting news is that our current TTC mission trip to Kenya and surrounding nations is now officially underway! And… drumroll, please… this time, we have TWO seasoned missionaries who will be working in tandem to encourage and equip disciple-makers in eastern Africa! Pastor Mark Phillips and Scott Roberts will both be leading Disciple-Makers (DM) seminars in different places and often at the same time over a roughly three-week period. This will greatly increase the number of pastors and church leaders who can be introduced to Jesus’ disciple-making process, motivated to join DM groups, and trained to raise disciple-makers in their own churches.
I (Patty, Scott’s wife) will do my best to keep you updated on what’s happening where, and how you can be praying specifically for Scott, Pastor Mark, and our Kenya-based team. It’s going to be great, and we’re so glad you’re along for the ride. = )
Our two Heroes are actually not traveling together on this mission trip. Pastor Mark has already hugged his boys, kissed his wife, and is right now en route to Entebbe, Uganda. His trip dates are today (July 18) through August 9.
Pastor Mark, all thumbs up, with two bags ready to roll
Heading into the Northwest Arkansas airport
Pastor Mark will be in transit for the next 26 hours, arriving in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, around 1:00 AM Sunday local time. Then, after finally being able to sleep horizontally, on Sunday afternoon he will meet with Hillary, one of our Kenya directors, and then lead his first DM seminar on Monday.
Scott’s trip dates are July 21 through August 11, but because he’s adding a couple personal days on the front end for a visit with his mom in North Carolina on the way, he’ll leave home tomorrow (July 19).
Friday’s Prayer Requests:
- Safety, comfort, and good sleep for Pastor Mark as he travels (he has three flights of 2 hours, 13.5 hours, and 5.5 hours, respectively); he and all his luggage to arrive intact and on time.
- Scott to have God’s grace and favor to deal effectively with several unexpected challenges that have arisen while he’s packing and preparing to leave. (We do have an enemy, but we also know that he loses!)
- God to guide each member of the TTC team as they fulfill their specific roles. The Holy Spirit to draw in the “right” people to attend Pastor Mark’s Monday and Tuesday DM seminars.
Thank you so much for praying today for Scott, Pastor Mark, and our team on the ground in Africa. God hears and answers when we pray!
Blessings,
Patty