Last weekend, Jeff Henderson posted a comment on the Buckhead Church blog which challenged and encouraged each of us to fast for one 24-hour period prior to Good Friday, sundown to sundown. And then come ready to praise God for his unspeakable gift of mercy as we worship and celebrate communion together Friday night.
Fasting gives us the opportunity to turn our attention and focus from ourselves to the grace of God. It reminds us that God meets our needs. We can focus that time on our spiritual needs instead of physical needs and depend on God.
At our lake retreat a few weeks ago, we also discussed fasting before our North Africa trip. We decided to take up the challenge and fast all day yesterday and then get together in the evening at Garin's house for a feast and movie night. It was an amazing experience relying on God and praying to him for strength. When my tummy was growling all day long and so loud that my coworkers could hear it, I was thinking God is saying "PRAY HARD!"
Crescent Project - Learning about the Muslim Faith
Wow- this picture is underexposed... but it is of the whole team! Rick, John and Garin are pictured standing behind the girls. Fouad Masri, the speaker for the full-day training seminar to learn about Muslims, is standing on the front row on the far right.
Lake Nottley Retreat- Getting to Know Our Fellow Team Members
Standing from left, John, Jen, Jessi, Emily, Kristin; sitting, Courtney, David. Not pictured; Tracy, Garin, Rick and Trent.
Professional Ping Pong
Around the world Ping Pong- rumored to be a favorite pastime in North Africa
Is that Quiche?
Kristin and the ladies helped prepare dinner for the team.
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