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Key Bible Verse: They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves tothe Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do(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. Gordon, a problem solver with a background in electrical engineering, saw that as the need he'd been gifted to fill. He volunteered for his first short-term trip in June 2001.

Watching the Isnag people respond to God through Rudy's ministry impacted Gordon. Following his return to the U.S., Gordon, president of a small company, 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 the house, and wired the chapel for lights. Team leader Nard Pugayo said, "We got the best, most affordable equipment thanks to Gordon's research. He rallied his church to provide funding and helped buy the components."

—Kathy Mendieta in JAARS Beyond

My Response: How might my skills, interest, or even hobbies be put to use on a short-term missions experience?

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 co-founders)

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

Copyright © 2009 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of Integrity magazine.
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Lord, give me a feel for the world you sent your Son to save. Show me how to become more engaged.

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