Special Sunday

This past Sunday was pretty special.  It was the last Sunday with our NABC family before heading off to serve in Ethiopia and we had several special guests with us in worship. 

Dr. Fred VanGorkam,  Africa Regional Director for Christian Veterinary Mission

Garry Benfield, Region 5 Director for the Northwest Baptist Convention

Maurice Gress, Mission Team Member for the Inland Empire Baptist Association

Dr. VanGorkam came and shared the message during the service and gave us a great reminder of how good our God is and encouraged us all to take refuge in Him.  "The LORD is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; He cares for those who take refuge in Him."  ~Nahum 1:7
Following the message, Garry gave the charge to the mission team.  He spoke of keeping focus on God (looking up), examining ourselves (looking in), and serving others (looking out). 
Finally, Maurice led our congregation in a prayer time for the entire mission team.  As we knelt at the altar, our NABC family gathered around us and prayed.  It was special time of sending and we are so grateful for our church family for all of the ways they have supported us this past year.

We leave tomorrow!  EVERYONE is so looking forward to this adventure that God is directing.

The family that prays together

Thankful for our supportive church family

Sending us out to serve