Heading back to Chile

We are headed back to Chile! I am so excited as CTK plans to take a trip back to Chile in the fall.  As I was preparing for the informational meeting for those interested, I was reminded how much I love that place and those people.  In Chile, I have experienced Norma’s fresh baked bread, laughed about king crabs and inappropriate statues.  In Chile, I have met strangers who have become family and sang Justin Bieber with school kids.  In Chile, I learned that justice doesn’t have to steal your joy and that making space for people to share their story is the most important part of the journey.  

See pictures from our August 2010 trip here: http://www.christthekingcary.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=d_EajEk6YFY%3d&tabid=238

After my meeting, we had worship and sang, “Lord You Give the Great Commission.”  It is my prayer for the church as it seeks to partner in life-giving ways with people in our own communities and around the world. 

Lord, You give the great commission: “Heal the sick and preach the Word.”
Lest the Church neglect its mission, and the Gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to Your purpose with renewed integrity,
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, You call us to Your service: “In My Name baptize and teach.”
That the world may trust Your promise, life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community.
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.


Lord, You make the common holy: “This My body, this My blood.”
Let us all, for earth’s true glory, daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us share your children’s liberty
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.


Lord, You show us love’s true measure: “Father, what they do, forgive.”
Yet we hoard as private treasure all that You so freely give.
May Your care and mercy lead us to a just society.
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.


Lord, you bless with words assuring: “I am with you to the end.”
Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend
And, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity.
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.