James' Testimony

James, also known as Cazort by the group, noted that God had a different message for each team member. For James it came through serving in a totally different capacity on this trip—as team leader. He noted that he has “Type A preferences” and a real problem area at his job is how he handles daily interruptions while working. God used this mission trip as a real growth experience since James had to deal with the same situation as a group leader. He noted that it started the moment he stepped off the plane when he was informed our plans (for our base camp) had been changed. Ah, flexibility, flexibility, flexibility!

James and others worked hard to clean and prepare the new accommodations for the group. He said he was “apprehensive about how the group would view the accommodations”. James said that they not only arrived with smiles on their faces, but added: “Praise God the smiles stayed the entire trip!”

For James the pre-trip devotional was very helpful. It and the daily devotionals showed God was in the details and He timed things in such an incredible way so that each devotional gave us the help we would need for that day.

The brothers and sisters in Chiapas really inspired James. He reports that it: “Hit me hard when they said they had nothing to give back to repay us for helping them”. Through an interpreter he told them that they could repay us by continuing to spread the Gospel in Peñitas. And they are 100% committed to doing just that. James prays that this attitude is contagious and that we will---everyday, wherever we are at—be committed to continue to spread the Gospel to those around us.

James closed by saying the theme of unity was an accurate representation of our mission trip. He added that ‘trust and obey’ are vital to our Christian walk and he praises God for His faithfulness.

His servant,

Lynda

“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3: 12

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6

“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9

Pastor Chuc and James C.