The team from Central Asia is back, safe and sound.  It was a true blessing to be apart of the team.  There were four people who have never been apart of an international mission trip.  It was priceless to experience their reaction to another country and the spiritual darkness.

I will be writing about our experiences in the upcoming weeks and posting videos and pictures from our team.  But, I ask you know to begin praying for Central Asia.  Our church has more believers than the entire country we went to.  Amazing, right…a country completely hostile to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  This area of the world needs you prayers.  Pray for those who believe there, for them to be encouraged.  Pray for their protection from those who are hostile to the Gospel.

The team has arrived in Washington and is currently going through customs. They have one more flight into Nashville and then will be home around midnight!

Received at text at 2:38 a.m. our time…the team was getting ready to board a plane and head to America! All are safe and healthy! They should arrive in Washington late afternoon today!

Mary Beth

Today we will be getting up at the crack of dawn to leave this country.  We will be on a plane for a long time.  Pray for mobility as we try to maneuver through security.  Pray that the military will not hinder us from leaving.  Also, pray for safe flights as we come back to America.  We look forward to seeing you all Sunday:)

Today we will be flying back to the capital city in the country we are in.  Please pray for our families today that the Lord will give them a peace concerning our trip.  At this point, we have been in the communication dark.  This team is working by itself in a country with no missionary or church presence.  The internet is a luxury that we don’t always have here.

Be in prayer for the team today as we visit many Islamic holy places.  Protect us from the evil one and give us the strength, and sensitivity to share when we are able.  Pray for this team to be a light in the darkness and that people will notice.

Today, the team will enter into the heart of darkness.  A country that is labeled by voices of the Matyr as hostile to the Gospel.  Pray that we may have wisdom in sharing and discernment of our surroundings.

Please pray for the families back home of the team that they may realize that our God is watching over us.