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
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