One thing I have realized over the past week is that there is a lot more that goes into preparing for mission teams than meets the eye. I have been here with FBC Schulenburg two times (the past 2 years) and it all seemed like such a smooth process when we went out on our mission trips that it really never crossed my mind that it took effort -- lots of effort -- to get ready for teams like ours. Now, as a summer missionary, I have seen the element of work that goes into preparation behind the scenes. This is a picture of Loren and Karen's living room and kitchen...packed with food and supplies. Too bad I don't have a panoramic camera, because I definitely didn't get all of the stuff in the picture. The living room was packed. This summer, starting on Saturday, June 19, we will begin our ultimate busy time for the summer. At one point, there will be 5 teams here being shuffled around and dealt with. Lauren, Rachel, and myself have been assigned a team for every week, and with help from each other and Loren and Karen, we will survive. However, I know this is the time when leadership qualities will be shown and needed from myself and the others. I am on the flip-side this year, and I know God will help me to lead the teams I have been assigned. This is a good test for me personally, emotionally, and spiritually. I look forward to leading my own teams (I will have 2 different ones over the next month). I'm so excited to fellowship with them and grow in God together, as well as see what the Lord has in store for us as we follow His Word.
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 1 Peter 5:2
This summer, starting on Saturday, June 19, we will begin our ultimate busy time for the summer. At one point, there will be 5 teams here being shuffled around and dealt with. Lauren, Rachel, and myself have been assigned a team for every week, and with help from each other and Loren and Karen, we will survive. However, I know this is the time when leadership qualities will be shown and needed from myself and the others. I am on the flip-side this year, and I know God will help me to lead the teams I have been assigned. This is a good test for me personally, emotionally, and spiritually. I look forward to leading my own teams (I will have 2 different ones over the next month). I'm so excited to fellowship with them and grow in God together, as well as see what the Lord has in store for us as we follow His Word. 
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