Romania, Here I Come

It's two days and counting before I leave for my missions trip to Romania.  I am filled with so many emotions.  Let me share the story that has lead up to this moment.

One monring last August, my evangelist friend, Greg Hubbard, asked if I would consider going to Romania with him and his wife Robyn.  I told him I would pray about it.  Well, it was time for my morning run, but I only got part way through it when I was overcome with tears so I stopped running to pray.  In my heart, I knew that the Lord wanted me to go to Romania but I put a fleece before the Lord.  I told God that if I checked my email, Greg Hubbard would have already sent a reply to the email that I had just sent him.  On my computer screen, there was the email from Greg.  I was going to Romania.

Fast forward a few months to March of 2013.  For over a year, I had been released from all treatment concerning the breast cancer I battled in 2011.  My doctors said I was doing great.  However, during a routine check up, my oncologist found that not only had the cancer returned, it had spread into my bones.  I was in excruciating pain in my hip and sent for another round of radiation.  The question in my mind was, would I still be able to go to Romania.  In talking it over with my oncologist, she gave me clearance and felt it was a wonderful thing for me to go.

I owe a huge thanks to the many who have financially given to make this trip possible.  Friends, family and the overwhelming support from the people in my home church, the Green Ridge Assembly of God have covered every expense that I have had. 

Greg asked if I could round up 50 pounds of candy to make gift bags for the people of Romania.  The need was presented to my home church and they rallied to the cause.  I suppose I delivered close to 100 pounds of candy to Greg.  Green Ridge Assembly...you are the best!

I must admit to you that I feel totally inadequate to minister in Romania.  I have been mulling sermon ideas over in my head.  The one thing I keep coming back to is that God is faithful and He desires for the people of Romania to know Him and hear His Word.  Trust me when I say, I am and will fall hard upon His grace in giving me the right words to speak.

Open air meetings, children's ministries, ladies teas, Sunday services and ministry to the gypsies and in orphanages are all part of the schedule.  May Jesus touch many lives for His kingdom.  Deep in my heart, I know the Lord will probably change me more than anyone else.

Please pray for Greg & Robyn Hubbard, Zach Adams and myself as we travel to Romania this Friday.  Pray for our safety and that all our luggage will arrive on time with us.  Mostly, pray that the Holy Spirit will anoint and empower us for the ministry that lies ahead.  We will be coming home on July 8.

Thank you for standing with us in your prayers.  Though we go, you play a strategic part in this time of ministry.  For that I humbly say thank you.
Gayle

Massachusetts Is Calling

Good evening everyone!  Can I just say that I love the fact that summer is here! Yippee!

This Friday through Saturday, I will be preaching revival services at Faith Chapel Assembly of God in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.  Pastor James Pierce has been so kind to invite me back to this lovely church.  Please pray that these services will be covered with the pwer and presence of God and that all who attend will be touched by Jesus.  It is such a wonderful privilege to preach the Word of God and to know that Jesus is willing to minister to the needs that are in people's lives.

I'm reading through the Book of Isaiah.  Isaiah 2:5 says, "Come and let us walk in the light of the LORD."  We are living in a day and age where the darkness of in seems to be swarming our society.  So many stumble through life.  But as Christians, let me remind you that we are called to walk in the light of the Lord.  We must allow His righteousness to visibly be seen in our lives.  We much let His light steer us clear from the pitfalls that are all around us.  I am grateful for the light of our Lord.  It keeps us on track and allows us to find our way to Him.

Let your light shine for Jesus today!
Gayle

Investing in the Next Generation

The sun is out today! It's a happy day! :)

This coming Thursday through Saturday, I will be ministering at the Penn-Del District Friends & Girls Only Retreat at the Philip Bongiorno Conference Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.  For those of you who are not familiar with these programs, they are the junior and senior high school ministries to girls in the Assemblies of God.  I love investing in the next generation!  What a wonderful privilege to be able to preach and interact with these young ladies.  To be able to help strengthen and solidify their relationship with Jesus...that is priceless!  Please pray that the Lord will bless this retreat with His mighty presence and that all will receive a touch from Him.  Also pray for the many who will be traveling tomorrow because they are calling for strong thunderstorms.

I'm reading through the Book of Daniel.  A verse in the first chapter caught my eye this morning.  Daniel 1:8 says, "But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself..."  Did you catch that?  Daniel was saying, "it doesn't matter what everyone else is doing, I want to please the Lord."  That is exactly how I feel.  We live in a day and age where anything goes.  May God raise up Christians in this generation who have a backbone to follow hard after the Lord no matter what everyone else does.  My heart has purpose because Jesus gives true life.

Blessings to you all.
Gayle

To The North Country

Good morning everyone!  It's another day...another wonderful gift from God.

Not too long from now, I will be leaving for my next series of meetings which begin tonight through Sunday at Community Assembly of God in Lowville, New York.  Back in the early 1990's, I was the youth pastor of this wonderful church and it is a privilege to go back as their guest evangelist.  Please pray that the Lord will bless these meetings and touch lives with His power.

God is good! I can't help but dwell on that thought.  So many times people focus on the difficult things in life, but I would rather focus on the goodness of God.  He is faithful, kind and true.  His love knows no end.  He gives His Spirit without measure.  Think about His goodness as you walk through your day.  It will surely put a smile on your face.

God bless you all.
Gayle

God is in New York

Good morning everyone! It sure is a hot one outside today.

This coming Sunday through Wednesday, I will be ministering at First Assembly of God in New Rochelle, New York.  Renewal services are such a wonderful time for people to draw closer to the Lord.  Please pray that the Lord will save, heal and baptize in His Spirit.  Also pray that I will have safe travels as I venture around the New York city area.

I'm reading through the Book of Job.  Poor guy...he lost so much...his health, his children and his wealth.  Things looked bad for Job.  He poses a lot of questions as to why everything happened to him.  His friends brought no comfort.  Yet through it all, God had never left Job.  He was watching over Job.  In the end, the Lord blessed Job with so much more than he had originally lost.  You might feel like Job today.  Things might have turned bad in your life.  I cannot promise that you will have double for what you have lost.  I can tell you that God is watching over your life.  He never changes and He is always good.  Look to Him.  Run to Him.  He is as close as the mention of His Name.

God's blessings to you all.
Gayle