Let the countdown begin!

HELLO beautiful world!  I am writing on behalf of the lovely team at Saddleback Church that will be journeying to Rwanda on July 10th for a PEACE trip! Incase you didn't realize, this trip was pretty last minute.  We all felt the Lord's calling to serve in Rwanda, so we accepted His mission and will be leaving oh so soon.  We have three main purposes for this short term trip - soccer initiative, orphan care and vulnerable children, and sunday school outreach.  We will be split into teams based on our shape and where our interests and skills set fits best.  The soccer initiative is not only about having a fun time, it is about reaching out to the orphans and vulnerable children and creating a team, a family, for them to be a part of.  We will also be working with Saddleback's Rwanda sponsorship program, checking in with the homes and making sure they are safe havens for the children and orphans being cared for.  But, most importantly, we are going for ONE reason only - to share His love.  All of our efforts would be in vain without the strength of the Holy Spirit.  We want to show the people of Rwanda that the Lord's love is cross-cultural, and that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ.  This is what we will strive for through our daily actions, words, mannerisms, and even dress.  Please pray that His love visibly beams through our hearts!  Tomorrow, I will post a few ideas on how to pray for us if the Lord is calling you to be a part of our prayer team. You all are such BLESSINGS and we are eternal grateful for your love and support!