MISSIONS PRAYER ALERT

I'm taking off the political hat today and the hurricane/weather hat and I'm putting on my Missions Pastor hat.

I just heard from our missionaries Brad and Paige Trailblazer (for safety their names have been altered to protect their identity). Some of you may or may not know them but they are saving to go serve as long-term missionaries in East Asia. The Christian population in the area they will working in is very very very small. The Church is also considered an underground church because of the large amount of persecution of Christians in that area. Believers meet in secret and they are often followed or watched by government officials.

Brad and Paige Trailblazer were supposed to depart for the field back in January and because of the lack of available funds had to postpone their trip. Since that time, they've been seeking out the Lord and His direction as they remain "stuck" here in the US.

Now another monster hurdle has appeared before them. Because the US Dollar has lost considerable value around the globe, they are now forced to try to raise additional monetary support to help make up the difference. They learned too that even their up-start costs have gone up drastically! They need almost $2000 more per month in monthly support to be able to survive and blend in to this culture.

All in all it seems like some huge hurdles to jump over. They know beyond a shadow of doubt that the Lord has called them to this place, but it remains unseen just HOW He will provide their way to this place. Please add them to your prayer list and keep them lifted before the Lord daily. Also pray against discouragement and that the Lord's plans will be made clear before their very eyes.

This couple has been an inspiration to me. Going on missions for Christ has changed my life. Part of what gave me the courage to take such a huge step away from the corporate world and go into ministry was the example that these trailblazers set before me in how they lived and how they followed hard after the Lord. I implore you fellow Christians and friends to keep praying for them and if you would like to contribute money each month to a "REAL" cause in this world, then please get in touch with me and I'll get you info on how you can help them. You would be amazed at what just $10 per month would do!