Africa, Here They Come!

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Dearest Friends, 

I had the wonderful gift of picking Lisa up, along with the many suitcases full of supplies, to bring them to the airport.  Lisa is so Lisa.  She is a person with a warm, affable, peaceful way about her but what a powerhouse she can be at the same time!  Anyone who knows her understands what I mean.  She is a natural leader but is also quite humble and easy-going.  When I arrived at her home, and I was a little early, I found her working on her computer doing last minute back-ups and drop-box work with Kristi - an instrumental person for the Enthronement Team.  We gathered all the bags and headed out immediately after the last minute work was done. 

Once we arrived at the airport, it was a whirlwind of activity - Kristi and I were filling out the name tags while Lisa, Theresa, Judi, Giannine and Shelly were working to make all of the suitcases work with the weight requirements.

When I left the Team, they were happy, excited, and looking forward to the adventure ahead.

Here is a short slide show of the mornings doings:

The Team flew from Knoxville to Washington DC.  While in DC, Lisa was able to forward this prayer to me that she had received from Gloria Anson, President of the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Apostolate:

We Have a Mission 

Lord Jesus, we are members of Your Body, the Church.  We believe that each one of us is sent on a mission to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth.  Each of us is called to bear witness to our faith and the Christian life.  Form us in Your Image.  Lead and guide us in this great mission.  May we always live in deep union with you, walking in Your footsteps.  Make us holy.  You told us not to be afraid and that You would always be with us.  Teach us that in Your Name we have a power for overcoming evil, a power that goes beyond that of Satan himself.  You promised to provide even the words we are to speak.  You even pledge signs and wonders: healing, new freedom for the oppressed.  May we be filled with Your burning love for souls by our concern, compassion and tenderness especially for the least and poorest.  May we live the Beatitudes and radiate that inner joy that comes from faith and true hope in You.  We believe this is the dawning of a radiant day that will bear a rich harvest.  We believe You are preparing a springtime for Your Church.  In this age, at this time we are Your disciples in the upper room with Mary praying in our midst.  Send forth Your Spirit.  Pour out Your Spirit on us.  Fill us with courage and boldness.  We are ready.  We are willing. Amen.

Blessed John Paul II

The Team are now somewhere over the ocean headed to Frankfort for their next connection.  If all goes as planned, they are expected to arrive in Mombasa at 5:20 am Mombasa time (August 21st).  

I am so happy and excited for them.  I hope, pray, and desire for them to have an easy and safe trip.  That they have fun together and are fruitful.  That all of their needs are met. That they are continually in the Love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  

And, lastly,  but most important - That they Let the Work Be His...