Ready For Action In The D.R.

We received this great photo from our missionaries in the Dominican Republic yesterday. Rob and Kelli Nelson are pictured standing beside the brand new van they have been able to buy for their work in needy communities all around that impoverished country, thanks to the amazing response of Grace Church members during our Mission Possible series in May.

They had just picked it up from the dealer when this shot was taken. Then they loaded it up with supplies and drove off to Arroyo Seco, located in the hills above Bella Vista, to offer health care to people who have absolutely none.

Next month we have a 22-person missions team from our church going down to work with Rob and Kelli. The men are going to undertake a work project with one of the churches they are linked to, while the ladies assist in medical clinics. We have teams going down there at least twice a year, so now would be a good time to start making plans to be part of the Spring mission. Stage One is to get a passport if you don't have one already.

I sometimes think that having a current passport should be a basic requirement for being part of our church! Do you know that by the end of November more than 10% of our adults will have been on a missions trip this year? - Either to the D.R., India, South Africa or Indonesia. You never know when God might touch your heart and whisper that this next venture is the one for you, so it's best to be prepared. You could start saving too - put back a few dollars a month so that when the opportunity arises, you will already be prepared.

By the way, the figures I gave do not count those who will be headed for the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. You can read more about that by just scrolling down the page.

Your gifts are the main support for the Nelson family and for all they do. And it is your caring hearts that have put them back on the road. I am tremendously proud to be part of this church.