We're off to Atlanta Thursday afternoon and then to Havana, Cuba, early on Friday. I am so ready for this mission trip. It could not come at a better time in life. Things have been so crazy lately. I need a break. Pray this is a refreshing time for me personally!
This is my fourth trip in the past 18 months. The Lord has blessed me and our church with this ongoing mission to Cuba. About half of the people on our team are first-timers. That's always a lot of fun. My daughter Claire is so excited about going back that I don't think she's slept the last few nights!
Internet access is restricted in Cuba so I will not be able to post or update while we are away. We will be gone through Friday night, March 28. I hope to be home and give you a trip summary on Saturday, March 29. And, our team will be sharing in the Sunday, March 30 service at Capstone. So make sure you are there.
The following is our itinerary. We covet your prayers. If you have a minute, check back each day and pray over that day's schedule. Pray for health, safety, and effectiveness as we go. Thanks and I love you all for caring!
Friday, 3/21: Fly from Atlanta at 7:00 am through Miami and arrive in Havana at 2:05 pm. Pray as we go through Cuban customs, settle into our accommodations, and get acquainted with Pastor Eduardo and his church in the evening.
Saturday, 3/22: Pray for the children and youth events including Bible stories, testimonies, games, crafts, and baseball ministry. We will prayer walk in Old Havana and purchase materials for the construction project. Youth service and party in the evening.
Sunday, 3/23 – EASTER SUNDAY! Pray as we worship with the Cubans in their house churches, and as we preach, share testimonies, music and baptism. In the afternoon, we will visit the Christ of Havana monument and pray over the city. The day will conclude with an Easter celebration and communion service in Alamar with the house churches.
Monday, 3/24: Pray as we travel to the Province of Pinar del Rio. We will pray for and witness to the Cuban people as we travel.
Tuesday, 3/25: Pray as we begin our house-to-house evangelistic visitations and the construction project in Alamar. At 5 pm, we will have a children’s event in downtown Havana and then participate in small group services.
Wednesday, 3/26: Pray as we continue our house-to-house evangelistic visitations in Arroyo Naranjo, El Cerro and the ongoing construction project. In the afternoon, we will have a children’s event in Arroyo Naranjo and an evangelistic service that night.
Thursday, 3/27: Pray that the construction project will be completed today and for our final house-to-house evangelistic visitations in Santiago de las Vegas and Sierra Maestra. After dinner with the youth group, we will return to the hotel to prepare for the trip home.
Friday, 3/28: Final visit in Alamar with Pastor Eduardo and friends in the morning. Pray as we leave Havana at 3:05 pm and for smooth passage through US Customs in Miami. We are scheduled to arrive in Atlanta at 8:49 pm.
Team members: Bobby and Dale Abbott, Maureen Bailes, Benjamin Beaver, Greg and Margaret Burkett, Claire Chapman, Jerry Chapman, Suzanne Chapman, Kevin Chavis, Ashleigh Hart, Ashley Johnson, Nick Marcie, Braden Nichols, Erin Pickel, David Strickland, Brent Thomason
Thanks for praying!!!
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Cuba - After
This is the same building as below. It has been painted since my trip in April.
Cuba
One of my favorite pics from my last trip. The tall building is a Cuban apartment building. I love the shed painted like their flag. Please pray for the people of Cuba.
