Back to Cuba

I am headed back to Havana, Cuba on Friday, November 14. This is my fifth mission trip to the island since October, 2006. God has used the Cuban people to greatly impact my life and so I am really excited to return.

Please pray for us while we are there. I am leading a team of seven from Capstone Church. Everyone on the team has been before so that should make the trip easier.

I am anxious to see what conditions are like there. As you probably know, the island has been hit by three major hurricanes in the past couple of months. Most of them have struck south of the area where we will be working. From what I've read, the greatest impact on us will probably be food availability. The Cuban people are suffering through major food shortages. While we may only have to deal with it for one week, they are dealing with it daily. Please pray for them and that the government will work with whomever to get them the food they need.

This will be my first trip away from home since Dad passed away. No doubt a change of scenery will be good but part of me hates to leave my loved ones behind. Once you suddenly lose someone you love, the possibility of it happening again becomes very real. If you've been through it you know what I'm talking about. I trust God with it all but my human mind tells me otherwise. I choose to focus on the sufficiency of Christ.

So, please pray for us! We fly to Havana Friday morning and fly home Friday evening, Nov. 21. Pray for traveling safety and good health for the team members. And, pray that many will hear and respond to Jesus' message of love and grace that we will share.

I will post an update when I return. God bless and thanks for praying!