Update from South Asia

An Update from Suzanne Roberts, one of our members who just returned from an all-ladies mission trip to one of the world's most densely populated Muslim countries:

I just wanted to say that I am thankful that God allowed me and my daughter, Myla, to go and experience South Asia.. .WOW... what an experience!!!

Although, we'll never see all the GLORY that HE received .. because of our obedience to Go... I know that we, nor the people that we shared with, will NEVER be the same again.. There is just no way to GO on a mission trip and not come back changed..

It has been said.. that God does his most stunning work where things seem hopeless. Wherever there is pain, suffering, and desperation, Jesus is. And that's where his people(a group of 10 women) belong (in South Asia) --- among those who are vulnerable, who think nobody cares. What better place for the brilliance of Christ to shine?

Before we left.. I was told by two different prayer warriors... that our main goal was to ENCOURAGE the full-time missionaries that God has put into place in Bangladesh.. And I feel that our team did just that.. The prayers we prayed for them, and over them... will do much more than we could ever accomplish "in our own strength" in one week.

Upon our return home, Myla was still overwhelmed with tears as she laid her head down in her beautiful room, on a clean bed (where only she sleeps) that we are SO BLESSED.. that we have SO MUCH.. and they have SO little.. I know that the trip made an impact on her little life.. and she will never be the same again.

Thank you ...Jesus.

Suzanne Roberts

Women Reaching Women :: South Asia Missions

In 2 days, a group of 8 ladies and 2 girls will travel to South Asia to minister to Muslim women and girls. Because of the gender dynamics within Islam, only other women are able to connect with these precious people. Kathy Ramsey, who will be leading our group, wrote the following reflection in her journal this week. (While we are there serving we will continue to post updates on this blog so that you can follow along with what God is doing.)

"For You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self discipline."

And it is in this spirit we must follow You to the hard places

because what the world calls impossible situations-

God who is ABLE,

performs wonders!

The Koran teaches that most of the people in hell will be women.

It teaches that she is helpless even in earning her salvation,

but must depend on the good works of her spouse or father.

We go with beautiful feet,

We go with beautiful news;

carrying a light within us that brings hope to her soul.

There is a man who did the work for her!

A man she can depend upon.

A man who calls her to His side to be His bride.

There is a man

whom calls her by name.

He is Isa Masiah,

Jesus the Messiah!

2 of my girls...

Today's post is simply one of those things that I don't feel quite often because I am not a parent yet...however, there are times (because of my position here) that I just get very excited, proud, and everything inside of me wants to just burst forth and scream "YES!!! THAT'S IT!!!!" One of those moments happened recently...

During the Summer, I found out that Myla Roberts (a girl in the children's ministry) felt like God called her to go to South Asia on a mission trip. Her mom told me that she had to pray about it, but that Myla "just knew that God wanted her to go". Also, Audrey Talley, another girl in the children's ministry, felt like she wanted to go.

Long story short, Audrey was on a plane this past week and was sitting beside a gentleman she didn't know. She shared with him about her upcoming mission trip...he happened to be an FCA director not far from Loganville. He has committed to giving them the sports equipment that they needed to go over on their trip.

Now comes the good part...I believe that God is going to do some incredible things in the lives of so many kids. In particularly, these 2 girls, because of their desire to serve Him...they are going to see things that most of us will never witness face to face. I believe that this trip will be on that will change these 2 girls lives forever! I could not be more proud or excited of Myla and Audrey than I am right now. It is so encouraging to see them having a heart for God...and putting action behind their faith. Many of us could learn a lesson or two from a couple of the girls in the Children's Ministry.

[Due to security reasons, more information about the trip cannot be posted...however, if you are interested in learning more &/or want to receive updates while the girls are in Asia...please contact Stephanie Cannon at scannon@fbcloganville.org.]

Keith Wages

Children's Pastor

770.466.4250 ext 246

kwages@fbcloganville.org

Ghana Mission Trip Video

Walton Pregnancy Resource Center

FBCL works closely with many organizations within our community and around the world. One of those that is located right in our neighborhood is the Walton Pregnancy Resource Center. This is a great Christian-based center that offers alternatives to abortion; specifically it provides free services including pregnancy testing, counseling with family members and/or partner, help with finding prenatal care and life skills, help with finding living arrangements, finances and legal aid.

We'd like to encourage you to contact the center if you or someone you know is undecided about a pregnancy or if you have had an abortion and are struggling to heal from your past decisions. You can contact the center at 770.466.3900.

Thank You For Supporting the Ghana Mission Project

Dear friends and family,

Thanks a lot for your support and participation towards Ghana Mission Fundraiser. We raised $ 582.53 dollars, Saturday 3/7 thru Sunday 3/8. Thank you again for your contribution towards Ghana Mission Orphanage Project.

Until All Have Heard- Go preach!

Blessings,
Joseph Manu