I am proud to say that I just finished my 12th COP at PIONEERS. (COP stands for Candidate Orientation Program – c.o.p., not “police officer.”) These weeklong events are held five times a year for those who are applying to serve with PIONEERS as missionaries. With great anticipation, my team prepares for their arrival and seeks to encourage them as they pursue the next chapter –possibly overseas– in the story God is writing in their lives.
These are the faces of those who attended PIONEERS’ 2006 April COP. Friends, here are 30 more people who are screaming, “God, YOU are worth it! YOU are worthy of praise from all peoples. YOU are worthy of any small sacrifice I may make in order to proclaim to the captives the name of the God who made them, that they might praise You. YOU are worthy of the endless goodbyes, the long plane rides, the difficulties in making a new home, the frustrations in learning a new language, the lack of visible fruit, the loneliness, the sicknesses, the tears, the struggles and the pain, even death….It’s all for You -because YOU are worth it!”
O Church, these are our heros. May our Faithful God, by His grace, enable them to fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith. (2 Tim. 4:7) May they experience work produced by faith, labor prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thess. 1:3)
For all over the world, this Gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all its truth. (Col. 1:6)
May the peoples praise you, O God! May all the peoples praise You! (Psalm 67:3)
7 comments:
Hey Becky.
Found your blog via Sarah's. Not sure if you really know me all that well but I just had to comment on your post. Your entry was very encouraging and honoring. It gave me a big ole smile!
oops. I forgot that we played cards together...you better remember me...lol. I think I remember you beating me a lot too..
...I remember your poker style, Grant...fold a lot - most of the time before the flop - if you stay in you probably have something really good - might've bluffed a few times...I always remember my poker competition. :) Most of all, I like that you remember getting beat. :)
BTW - saw your new pr card on Kim's board yesterday. Nice! I'm sure you're counting down the days to departure.
Becky, thanks for your encouragement! Keep fighting for us--it really is inspiring and makes an impact. You are really a blessing!
Becky...
Actually, I remember getting beat on the river by your terrible cards. Thats called a bad beat...haha. Someday maybe we'll play again and if so...its on!
And yes, I am getting geared up and excited to go!
Later girl.
I'm all in.
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