FBC Missions

Hola!

Well, it’s finally here!  After months of training, preparation, and meetings we are finally within one day of departure.  Our bags are packed and loaded and our hearts are ready to serve wherever God leads us!

Over the last eight weeks leaders and students were required to memorize the first 16 verses in Matthew 5.  These words, from Jesus to his followers, are considered to be part of the greatest sermon ever preached.

” ¹Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, ²and he began to teach them saying:
³“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
⁵Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
⁶Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
⁷Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
⁸Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
⁹Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
¹⁰Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ¹²Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

¹³“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

¹⁴“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

Feel free to quiz your children at any time on the scripture memorization!

We ask for your prayers as we travel down south tomorrow!  Please pray that the scripture we memorized and meditated on, God will send to our hearts and have it become part of our actions.  Also, we ask for prayer for God’s hand of protection and safety over our travels tomorrow as we embark on the great journey brought before us.

Thank you all for being a part of our trip and supporting us through prayer and love.  We will keep you updated!

In Him,

Rudy and Hunter

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