Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore, God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:1-11
Over the past couple of months our team has been preparing for our mission trip to Haiti. We have focused on this particular passage throughout our time together. This passage blows me away. It attacks the heart. It centers our focus. It commands a love that is counter-cultural. It demands us to view life through a different lens. My prayer for this team is that our hearts are humbled and our desires are centered on serving and glorifying God. I pray that this team will serve with unrestrained love and affection. Father, fill our hearts with your love and let that love pour out, overflowing to each and every person that you place in our path.
Please keep each and every member of our team in your prayers:
Gregory Buell
Amanda Buell
Shylo Eckstrom
Becci Powers-Johnson
Jaime Kastner
Philip Ellerbroek
Megan Ward
Stephen O'Connor
Michelle O'Connor
Cristina Reedstrom
Kristin Seibold
Mike McCain
