Going

Hello from the J Blair team! We have been praying for the Lord to show us how to live a more missional life. We believe the Lord has led us to go to the Dominican Republic ( with GO ministries) on a mission trip. We have had the privilege of serving locally, but have not had the opportunity to take God's word globally!  We are so excited to see what God does in and through us as we serve in the DR next February.
     Our small group recently studied "The Gospel Revolution" by J.D. Greear. He said the word "Gospel" originally did not have religious origins, but rather was used in military situations. A general or a king would send a message, the gospel, to the people of his kingdom to let them know the battle was over, the war had been won. An "evangelist" would take this message of good news to the people. This was the good news that they no longer had to be afraid...the war had been won. The Gospel of Jesus Christ gives us the good news that the war on sin and death has been won! And we have instructions by Jesus himself.... to go into all nations, making disciples and baptizing them, teaching them to obey everything He has commanded. A couple of things really stick out here...He requires we go...and for us to give the message.  So the Blairs are going! In February, we will be heading to the Dominican Republic to serve with GO ministries. We will be working in Hato Del Yaque in a feeding center, doing work projects, and more importantly...sharing the Gospel with children through a Vacation Bible school.  We are so excited to see what the Lord is going to teach us as we seek to love more of our neighbors with His good news.

     We are getting mosquito nets,  immunizations, and all the stuff  people need to survive a week in the DR.  As we began to prepare for the trip, we felt very compelled to bring "The Jesus Story Book Bible" in Spanish to as many kids as we are able.  The book tells the stories of the Bible with every one pointing directly to Christ and how He would come to rescue us from sin.  We are so excited to give these beautiful books of truth away! 
     God has been faithfully providing financially for our trip.We have to say THANK YOU to all who have given and prayed toward our mission. We have so many wonderful, faithful friends and family who are supporting us and we thank our Great God for giving us everyone of you. We are so excited to be " the beautiful feet that bring Good News!" Please pray that God will accomplish His good purpose in all of us as we seek to be faithful to Him and love His people!