the start….
“They cancelled my trip ‘cause of Covid” Mitch said, standing barefoot in his kitchen.
“dang. I bet you could still go, though.” My coffee was getting cold.
“Go where?” said Mitch.
“Well, where do you want to go? There are tons of missionaries in the 1040 window who want people to visit them.”
Since that February morning, Mitch and I have gotten to know “B” and his family, who would love our help with their English teaching business so they can finish developing the Bible lessons in their target language group. B lives in Asia, where it’s not really hip (or legal) to be a good-news sharer. He wants to see a mature church where he lives one day, and we do too.
We prayed, “God, is this trip something you want?”
He loudly answered: “yes!”:
I started making unusually extra money at work, paying my semester off very quickly, and saving.
We had “chance” encounters (divine appointments) with one of B’s stateside teammates.
Others were ready to give just at the mention of such a trip.
We spent most of February and March talking to mentors and family. We have decided to go!
why are we going?
B and his family will get some rest
B and co. will be able to finish up the chronological Bible material. This includes some translation work and a deep cultural understanding: the work of making Jesus personal and relevant to the people.
I will learn field realities: culture, industry, opportunities.
Fellowship and encouragement of some people who live in a TOUGH field.
I am convicted that I could be a platform for the work to be done in the 1,000 people groups with no Jesus here.
what does this mean for us?
Mitch will turn down an accounting internship
I will put my full time job on hold for two months
We need to raise a bit of money to feed and fly ourselves ($3k each)
We will miss you (just for two months)
what does this mean for you?
We want you to consider yourself equally as part of the Great Commission as any other believer. Join our team in authentic prayer, fellowship, encouragement, and logistics. We want to share your ideas, thoughts, input, and life! We want to pray for you, TOO. email us at the1040guy@gmail.com.
what are we doing, exactly?
Flying out June 13, it will take some time for us to adjust to jet lag. Then, with God’s grace and coffee tea, we will start observing English lessons on June 15th or 16th. We should be able to hop in and host the workshops quickly. We will help with those twice a day or so, 5 days a week, until August 17th.
We will also get to hang with locals and experience the culture. We hope to absorb everything we can about what God might have next for us. Personally, I, the1040guy, have been praying about this specific country for a long time and feel a special burden for it.
where, exactly?
email me!
if you would like to give, here is the link:
[since redacted for security, but don’t worry, we were fully funded!]
if you’d like to mail a check, email me at the1040guy@gmail.com
Sincerely,