This Team Can Preach!

It may be selective memory loss on my part but I can’t remember a missions trip which included more preachers than this group. Of course there were the expected preachers in Pastor's Brian Goodell, Nelson Dizon, Dominic Contreras and Jun Canoy. It’s expected because they’re pastors and have training and experience. But there was another level of preaching that occurred.

Paul preached up a storm at a youth rally. He was nervous in preparation, taking seriously the responsibility placed upon him. He preached and brought the Word forward to the young people.  Justin preached at another youth rally - even one where a lot of kids on the periphery were talking and chatting and texting. But when he made the appeal to decide for Jesus, many responded in sincerity. 

Henry preached both at an evening celebration and at a Basketball game. Mark Palazzolo preached at a Church and at a high school campus and at a basketball game. Coach Carl seriously declared the word of God at many basketball games as well as encouraged the team on many occasions. And Renee preached from her heart a message given her by the Lord. 

So many examples - who did I miss - declared the Word of God boldly to young and old. Most if not all have no formal bible college training. They turned to God and said, “help me hear from you.” And then they were obedient to what God impressed upon them to deliver!  

We serve an awesome God.