a special request
as you guys know, i actively participate in, and lead others on, mission teams to Jamaica. in fact, i just returned from one of these trips sunday morning at 3am.
i’ve been responsible for planning, funding and leading 11 teams to Jamaica – taking full responsibility for the well being of more than 250 lives in a foreign land. in no way am i seeking to shine a light on what i’ve been blessed to have the opportunity to do for any personal glory, i tell you this to ask for your thoughts and prayers on behalf of a team of folks that do similar work in the Dominican Republic.
last week, this team had to deal with the death of one of their team members abroad - Shane Ruiz. He was swept out into the sea by extremely violent surf and drowned. they have yet to find his body.
i’ve driven countless hours all over Jamaica, been threatened by ganja-stoned Rastas, been pulled over by the cops, been tear gassed, had a member of my team literally stand between two Jamaicans who were fighting, and countless other situations that have been – in many eyes – dangerous. i can’t empathize with what that team is going through and pray that i never can. but, i can ask the Lord - the only true source of undying comfort and hope - to help them… which is what I’m asking you to do on their behalf.
The Official Press Release:
http://web.fhu.edu/News/2008+Press+Release+text.htm#Ruiz