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Key Bible Verse: Their first action was to dedicate themselves to the Lord … for whatever directions God might give (2 Corinthians 8:5). Bonus Reading: Matthew 9:35–38

Gordon Moreshead believed God wanted to use him in missions, but wasn't sure where. Then his church became involved in building a house for Rudy Barlaan, a translator working with the Isnag people in Dibigat, a Philippines village without modern conveniences. Gor-don, a problem solver with a background in electrical engineering and computers, saw that as the need God had gifted him to help fill. He volunteered for his first short-term trip in June 2001.

Watching the Isnag people respond to God through Ru-dy's ministry impacted Gor-don. Following his return to the U.S., Gordon, president of a small company, kept in touch with Rudy by e-mail. He made plans for a second trip in 2002, and prepared his staff to cope in his absence.

Back in Dibigat, he helped install the system that now supplies energy to the house and church, worked on plumbing to bring clean water to a storage tank in the house, and wired the chapel for lights. Team leader Nard Pugayo said, "We got the best, most affordable equipment thanks to Gor-don's research. He rallied his church to provide funding and helped buy the components."

—Kathy Mendieta in JAARS Beyond

My Response: I'll watch for a chance to road-test how God could use me cross-culturally. One possibility:

Thought to Apply: Bring along a tuxedo to meet the president and overalls to do whatever work comes to hand. —Clarence Jones & Reuben Larson (Radio HCJB cofounders)

Adapted from JAARS Beyond (Winter/03) by permission.

Prayer for the Week

Lord, give me a feel for the world You sent Your Son to save. Show me how to become engaged.

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