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<\/a>I grew up in a minister\u2019s home. We lived in the Bible belt and all seemed to be going well. I had friends. The church was growing (as far as this 7 year-old could tell). I was happy in my little, rural world.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Until my Dad and Mom said, \u201cwe\u2019re moving.\u201d We packed up our belongings, moved in with my grandparents for six months and my Dad and Mom raised financial support to go to Upstate New York and start a new church.<\/p>\n
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At the time, there were very few Christian Church\/Church of Christ churches in Upstate New York. My Dad heard the call and we were on the mission field.<\/p>\n
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I have admired people through the years who have joined my parents on the mission field. Whether it was in the continental United States or across the world, the people I\u2019ve come to know and love that have chosen to live in an area outside their norm is admirable. And I believe, God notices as well.<\/p>\n
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Jesus\u2019 last words to His disciples and to us are found in Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV). Jesus asks that we \u201cgo and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
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Until two years ago, I had believed that God\u2019s use for me in this area was through my local church and my home. Teaching those who would listen. Share God\u2019s love with my family and neighbors. I was pretty satisfied with what I had been doing.<\/p>\n
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I believe, however, that God saw it differently. He wanted me to experience SE Asia. He wanted me to experience how the Gospel was shared in that part of the world. He wanted me to \u201cgo.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The possibility of going again excites my soul. I am anxiously awaiting the words, \u201cit\u2019s a go.\u201d So what am I waiting for? For God to gather a team of touched hearts for the mission field. I know that if He can touch me the way He did, He can do it again. So I\u2019m waiting.<\/p>\n
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I only have to wait another 10 days or so\u2026then I\u2019ll know if I\u2019m going to SE Asia again. So until then, I\u2019m praying for God to do His work. I\u2019m praying that God will touch lives here in America as well as SE Asia. I\u2019m praying for the workers doing God\u2019s work on the mission field. I\u2019m praying that God will continue to soften my heart for the work He still has planned for me.<\/p>\n
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You may be reading this and wondering what you might do. First you can pray with me. Next you can ask God if this is something you should consider for yourself. And third, you can begin making plans to help financially when\/if I return to SE Asia in June.<\/p>\n
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I love being surprised by God. I love how He opens doors. I love how He uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Perhaps He wants to use you for something wonderful. Keep your eyes and ears open. God will show up.<\/p>\n
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So today\u2019s tune is \u201cWe\u2019ve a Story to Tell to the Nations.\u201d And what a story it is. It isn\u2019t for those in your \u201clittle part of the world.\u201d It is for the whole world! Now let\u2019s share it!<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe\u2019ve a Story to Tell to the Nations\u201d<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve a story to tell to the nations,
\nThat shall turn their hearts to the right,
\nA story of truth and mercy,
\nA story of peace and light,
\nA story of peace and light.<\/p>\n
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Refrain<\/p>\n
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
\nAnd the dawning to noonday bright;
\nAnd Christ\u2019s great kingdom shall come on earth,
\nThe kingdom of love and light.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve a song to be sung to the nations,
\nThat shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
\nA song that shall conquer evil
\nAnd shatter the spear and sword,
\nAnd shatter the spear and sword.<\/p>\n
Refrain<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve a message to give to the nations,
\nThat the Lord who reigns up above
\nHas sent us His Son to save us,
\nAnd show us that God is love,
\nAnd show us that God is love.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve a Savior to show to the nations,
\nWho the path of sorrow has trod,
\nThat all of the world\u2019s great peoples
\nMight come to the truth of God,
\nMight come to the truth of God.<\/p>\n
Refrain[i]<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to listen to this wonderful hymn, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n