August 21, 2000

Summer Missions Quotes
"I remember a small group of new believers. They were wealthy homemakers, all women. They met twice weekly for four hours of discipleship. Their hunger for the word was inspiring, and it was so exciting to see them fully understand the freedom granted them in Christ. They were saying things like, 'You mean we don't have to pay money every time we sin? You mean we can pray directly to God?' It's very exciting, and they are all making significant lifestyle changes. Glory to God because he is at work in these people!"
___Name: Shannon Bales. Assignment: Cuba/ Mexico. Home: Nacogdoches. Church: Oak Grove Baptist Church. School: Baylor University.

"One thing I will always remember is when I saw a little boy who I didn't know become a Christian. I will always remember the look on his face when he came back to his seat after the invitation. The only way I can describe it is a look of contentment on his face. There was a sparkle in his eyes and a look like everything was wonderful in the world."
___Name: Lynne Reasoner. Assignment: Oregon Coast Baptist Association. Home: Plano. Church: Hunters Glen Baptist Church. School: Stephen F. Austin University.

"I saw God change a girl's heart. The whole group was tired and wanted to go to bed, but Anna had a million questions. One of the girls on our team stayed up until 2 a.m. sharing with her, and she accepted Christ. The next day, she was sharing with her friend the only Bible verse she knew."
___Name: Pam Richardson. Assignment: Taiwan sports team. Home: Victoria. Church: Nursery United Methodist Church. School: Stephen F. Austin University.

"The most meaningful experience was when we got back to Dallas. I watched as the group started to realize all they had seen was around them at home. They began to break down in tears with startled faces because they thought the mission trip had ended, but then they began to realize it had only begun."
___Name: Jeremy Everett. Assignment: Texas Hunger Relief Team co-leader. Home: Waco. Church: Travis Baptist Church. School: Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University.

"This trip changed my life forever. God totally worked through us, despite the language barriers. It's amazing how much a smile can say. I believe I've only tasted the work God had cut out for me. The harvest is definitely plentiful. I am praying for sensitivity and his guidance. I'm ready to go again!"
___Name: Brandee Boyd. Assignment: Texas Impact Metro 2000. Home: Chandler. Church: Union Hill Baptist Church of Brownsboro. School: Tyler Junior College.

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