We're leavin in the mornin!

Greers in Guatemala

God is doing some great and mighty things in our church. Our church is having 4 simultaneous mission trips during Spring Break. We are joining him in moving His people to a greater and deeper love for Him.
This Spring Break, March 15 – 22, we are going to Guatemala. This will be James’ third consecutive trip. He has a love and passion for the people there. This year, James will be leading the Rookie Trip for our church. Rookie, meaning this trip is geared for those who have not gone on a mission trip before. This is how it all began for James. When he went for the first time three years ago, it changed his life forever. There are some others on our team who have been Guatemala, as well. They have the same love for the people as he does. I can see us serving together one day in Guatemala.
For the first time, I will have the privilege to join the group, as well as Daniel. I knew God was calling me to go and we both felt that Daniel could go, but should he? We weren’t sure. Daniel wanted to go from the beginning. We told Daniel to wait and see what the Student Ministry was doing and then we would make a decision. James went with Daniel to the Student Ministry mission meeting and Daniel did not like it. He didn’t like that his age group was only going to do one day missions. He truly has a servant’s heart and that just wasn’t going to be enough for him. God gave us confirmation through prayer and finances being provided that he was to go.
God has opened many doors and has provided the way for us to go. He has provided:

· Care for our 3 children who are remaining here. My mom and dad are going to watch them for us while we are gone. What an answer to prayer! They are going to love it!
· Financially. All of our way is paid in full and then some! It’s so like God to go above and beyond what we are asking. An anonymous donor gave a large donation to pay for our way and the left over money ($6500) to help in feeding and clothing the children. We then received another donation and it is helping pay 2 other team members way. What an awesome God we serve!
· Passports for me and Daniel. We were so scared we may not get them after hearing the horror stories. Daniel and I went to the downtown post office. We got there early, due to I thought it opened at 8:00 a.m. I thought we were getting there 20 minutes late; instead we were 40 minutes early. Even God can use my ignorance to His advantage. I would have sworn it said 9:00 a.m. on the website. I haven't checked to make sure, but it's ok. We went on Wednesday, January 30th and got them in the mail on Friday, February 8th, 9 days later. Wow!

These are all things God has taken care of for us! He did all the work, not us. Now, we are asking all of our friends and family to be in prayer for us while we are away. Below are some specific prayer requests you can join us in praying for:

* Safe travel there, back and while we are there. The roads are scary there!
* Health.
* Prepare the hearts of the people and children of Guatemala to be open to God. May lives of each and every person we come in contact with be forever changed, not because of us, but because of Jesus.
* Joyful heart and serving spirit to anyone and everyone we meet.
* Unity among our team. May God be the one leading us, not ourselves.
* May we handle change with grace.
* Prepare our hearts to minister and to be ministered to.

These are a few requests. Please pray, however God leads you to pray for us! May God have all the glory!

Serving Him,

James, Sheri and Daniel Greer