Get set!

Today during briefing, I ran into someone who looked oddly familiar. He turned out to be Jason,* one of the local believers that my summer project team met in Hawaii 2 years ago! I asked him how he decided to come on project, and he said, "Well, you guys came 2 years ago, and so I wanted to go on a project!" It was so encouraging to hear that our team had (and is still having!) an impact on the local believers in encouraging them to take steps of faith for the kingdom of God! I can't wait to see what else the Lord has done there since the last time I was there.

However, before we let our students get on the plane on Sunday, we are requiring them to have at least 83% of their support in. Many of our students are not anywhere near their goal; collectively, our team of 30 students is short $60,000, and they only have until 5pm on Saturday to raise it all or make out a personal check for the balance. As of 3pm today, only 10 students had enough to get on the plane.

Our students have have been diligently making phone calls, sharing their calling, and inviting people to join with them for the summer and grow in their faith. Those who are done with their own support have been helping their roommates brainstorm names, give them pep talks as they make phone calls, and praying for them. It's been really encouraging to see them step up as as team. Please pray for the Lord to provide -- this is no small miracle we need.