Today is the day!

I have arrived in Birmingham Alabama (then driving to Rainsville) for orientation after just a few hours of flying. I've already met some great people that are going to be at orientation but not with me in the Philippines. We will be parting ways on Tuesday.

Some of you may know that I went to China Christmas of 2010 with two other girls, Olivia and Angela. As it turns out, Olivia is going to be at orientation with me!! I am very excited to see her again! :) 

Thank you all for your prayers for my team as well as the other teams that are being sent out on Tuesday. In addition to these teams, I would like to ask for prayer for another team that is close to my heart going to Africa. The church I attended in Abilene, Wylie Baptist, is taking some youth to a village in Africa (I believe it's Kitale). These youth are on fire for God and I thank Him that such strong individuals are doing His work there.

I'm not completely sure what to expect for orientation, however I'm sure I won't be able to post anything until we actually arrive in the Philippines on Tuesday. 

Thank you again for your prayers and I pray blessings and peace on you as you shine for Jesus back in the states. 

--Rachael 

Just 12 Hours More!!!

Hello Everyone!

It's almost time for me to embark on this amazing adventure the Lord has provided for me! In just 12 short hours, I'll be on the plane heading to orientation in Rainsville, AL. I have absolutely no idea what I am getting myself into but I trust in the Lord with my whole heart that He will provide for me just like he has so many times before.

One of my favorite verses that we can all take comfort in is Nahum 1:7

"The Lord is GOOD, a REFUGE in times of trouble. He cares for those who TRUST in HIM."

I am relying 100% on Him over the next weeks as my team and I will be sharing His good news with the people in and around Butuan City in the Philippines. I would like to ask everyone for fervent prayer as we go out into the field and share with these wonderful people.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Paul is ready to go out from Thessalonica and share the word of the Lord and He leaves final instructions.

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

I would ask that in this journey, you will pray continually and rejoice always because the Lord is good and He is always in control of every situation. Pray that the Lord's work will be done through us and the people of the Philippines will be open to all God has to say.

You may have noticed that the link to my blog is "Cathedral Made of People". I believe this with my whole heart that we really are the hands and feet of the Lord and we are to do His work through Him. Thank you all for praying for my team and me. I would love for you to share with me about anything I can pray about for you as well.

I will try and post as often as possible however I may not have internet access but every week or so. Thank you again!