Flight delay opens opportunity

Israel Mendez

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Israel Mendez, a student at Texas A&M University – Kingsville, was part of the New York City GoNow Missions team that returned Dec. 21 from a week of ministry in the Big Apple.

As Mendez was attempting to fly out of San Antonio for New York, the flight was delayed several times, according to GoNow Missions ministry assistant Laura Howery.

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Israel Mendez was part of the GoNowMissions team in New York City.

"In the midst of that, Israel got to share Christ with someone at the airport," she said.

He tells the story in the accompanying video clip.

Go Now Missions mobilizes students from Texas Baptist churches and Baptist Student Ministry to share the love of Christ across the world.

Trips either completed or ongoing during December are:

Dec. 9-17 – Transniestria

Dec. 14-21 – Haiti

Dec. 16-23 – Mission Arlington


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Dec. 16-21 – New York City

Dec. 17-Jan. 1 – Go Now East Asia

Dec. 17-Jan. 1 – Red Lights East Asia

Dec. 18-Jan. 5 – WTAMU BSM East Asia

Dec. 26-Jan. 8 – Savannah

Dec. 27-Jan. 7 – Wayland BSM Haiti

Dec. 27-Jan. 7 – Tarleton BSM Haiti


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