WOW!!! What an amazing trip!! Nina and I headed on our drive to Louisiana early Thursday morning (3:30am). The first day we drove 22 hrs…we started in Orange County and ended our day just east of San Antonio. Our goal was to make it to Louisiana in time for the first game of the UL Softball season on Friday. And you know it….missions accomplished…we made it!!
As you know our purpose for this trip was to connect Nina with the team and to empower her to continue building relationships with a community that has become my family. Nina’s primary job is to pour Jesus into the team through team Bible Studies, meeting one on one with the gals and hosting team bonding events. A blessing for Nina and the team will be their partnership with my very near and dear mentors. MD & MJ have been a key part of my life and this ministry since its birth 9 yrs ago. Thanks MD & MJ for your hearts of service….and for your friendship.
Here is what my weekend looked like….Friday & Sat were spent on the softball field and showing Nina how to get around Lafayette. Sunday we went to church with a few of the players and then headed to the softball field. Sunday afternoon was “Game Time” for Nina and me. We had our first Bible Study / get together. We shared ice cream sundaes while sharing with the gals what our purpose was for our trip. We even challenged the six gals who attended to be our voices as we serve the team. They took the challenge and Nina is well on her way. (Please keep Nina and the team in your prayers….when she returns in March you will hear about her experience and some amazing God stories). On Monday we had lunch with a few players and I also had a chance to visit with a family friend. It’s always good to reconnect with friends who have been a part of Gods movement. Then Tuesday….Nina and I met with the UL coach for breakfast to let her know Nina’s intention for being there. The coach received Nina with open arms and now Nina can serve with freedom and understanding from the coach.
On a side note….When you are serving God in His right place at His right time….He shows up. In the midst of getting Nina acclimated with this new chapter in ministry for her I was able to spend time with Summar and meet the Missions pastor from the local church. Summar was a UL Softball player when I lived in LA. Summar is a transformed life for Jesus. The yr I lived in LA Summar gave her heart and life to Jesus. Since then she has grown in her spiritual walk like no one I’ve seen before. She has been on numerous missions’ trips over seas and state-side. She is discipling others and leading Bible Studies on Campus. She is a walking testimony of what God can do it we just believe and surrender to Him. What a blessing for me to spend time with Summar and to pray for her and her ministry. I also met with the mission’s pastor from the church I went to while in LA (East Bayou Baptist Church). I wanted to let them know what God was doing within Lafayette and I also offered my help on any mission’s trips they have where they may need an interpreter. I love to network and meet people who have a passion for the lost and a love for JESUS!!! This was a God ordained trip. Thanks for your prayers. Hope you enjoy the pictures……..
To God Be ALL Glory Honor and Praise!!
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