Well, I am here in the office, getting things ready for the services at church today. Tonight, we will be downstairs going through the Bible Study based on John Piper's book, "Don't Waste Your Life". Just a reminder for those coming, that we start at six with a covered dish meal, and then progress on to the study.
Tonight I need to finish up my packing for the South America Mission Trip. This is a survey trip sponsored by Gospel Mission to South America. CBC is a big supporter of missionaries with serving through this board. Currently we support 4 families, three serving in Uruguay, and one serving in Argentina. In addition, we support another missionary family in Argentina, The Strong's. So, while I am in Argentina, I will be visiting them also.
One of the hardest things is getting thew packing right! i am trying to travel light, but also want to bring items with me for the missionaries. So many things here in the states that we consider common, take for granted, and have such a variety and abundance of, are difficult or impossible for others to get outside of this country. We really are a blessed nation! Also, I need to navigate through the restrictions on what can be taken and where it can be taken. Since my last trip, new rules are in place regarding lithium batteries. Spare batteries of this type can now only be taken in your checked luggage. I use lithium batteries in my water purifier, so i am glad I saw this posting.
Right now, it looks like I have everything pretty much together in the packing area. I tend to be compulsive in this area. I regularly pack a first-aid kit, a voltage converter, water purifier, multi-tool (in checked luggage only), water bottle, bug spray, and duct tape! In addition, of course, you need enough clothes for the trip. I am told that one of our stops in Uruguay will be at the hot springs!
I am scheduled to leave the house at 10am tomorrow. A special thanks to Joe Kunteski for driving me tomorrow.
For those following this blog, I will post as often as I can during the trip.
This blog is dedicated to the random thoughts and experiences I have throughout the day as the pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church in Pemberton NJ. In this blog you will find random thoughts, ministry experiences, a little humor, and I hope, a bit of spiritual strength. it has been my experience that living the Christian life is not always easy, BUT it is rewarding!
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