75 days to go!

   This is a very exciting time for our team!  In 75 days we will depart for South Africa!  Many fundraising opportunities are coming up, we're getting to know each other, and we are about to purchase our plane tickets!
   This week we learned that team unity is so important for this trip.  We will be traveling and working long hours and are already aware of the devil's efforts to stop God's good works through us.  In order to grow this unity, each team member has been assigned prayer partners so that we can lift up, encourage, and get to know one another.  More tools are weekly devotion emails and meeting times.
   Sunday's meeting gave us a chance to learn more about our personalities and how we mesh with the rest of the crew.  Aubrey, Elise, and Mark shared their amazing testimonies.  Praise God for the love that He so generously shares!  It's always encouraging to hear fellow believers' stories.
   Please join us for any of these upcoming fundraisers.  It's a great time to meet us, hear about our trip, and fellowship with us.
Fundraising Opportunities

Sunday, February 26:  Andolini's Pizza Night

Folly Road/James Island from 5-7pm
20% of proceeds go to our mission

Sunday, March 4:  Andolini's Pizza Night

Folly Road/James Island from 5-7pm
20% of proceeds go to our mission

Wednesday, March 7:  Seacoast Missions Dinner

Long Point and West Ashley campuses
March 8-9:  Cupcake comes to MUSC

   Does anyone have silly bands that their kids don't wear anymore?  There are sweet children in Africa that would LOVE them.  We are also searching for reading glasses, so our patients are able to read their Bibles.  Feel free to bring these to any fundraisers or give to a team member.  Also needed, simple craft supplies, pipe cleaners, and sidewalk chalk.

"Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another" 1 John 4:11{esv}