Goodbyes...

I woke up at 5am to pick up Melissa and to drive her to the airport. Mel is one of our short-term workers, who's leaving for Cambodia to do MK care and orphanage work. She was in my team from last summer and it's been encouraging to see her heart for Cambodia increasing. One comment she made during the United Live concert particularly stands out: "I don't know...My preference would be to work in Latin America or Jamaica somewhere...but for some odd reason, I feel drawn to Asia." I'll never forget that comment. It's been neat to hear how God has been moving in her heart and finding the right timing for her to go overseas. Some of the circumstances happening in her life at this very moment need to be sorted out with her not being here (hard to explain...long story). So cool that God has allowed her to go to Cambodia, providing for all of her needs and giving her Peace (notice the capitalization). Pray that God would reveal to her whether she should serve in Cambodia for a longer-term or serve in Canada.

Another goodbye to utter today was Jon's departure. If only I had words to describe the faith and passion this man has for God...Wow! Everytime he gets up to speak (or even in smaller settings), you could sense the power of God. Almost too intense, but you know after a "session" with Jon, your life is and will never be the same. Of course, it's not really Jon changing us, but still...God uses him particularly to speak into the lives of His people. Unexplainable. Jon, Marilyn, Katie, Emily and Bethany will be ministering in Singapore as Jon is taking on the role of International Director of Mobilization. Please pray that they'll feel competent in their new setting and role :)