June saw a record number of applications for mission trips, and in July there were more workers on trips with e3 than any month in the ministry's history.
To get an idea of how many people this involved, e3 Missions scheduled 25 mission trips on the calendar for July 2008. Estimating an average of 20 people per team, that's 500 people getting involved with short-term missions.
Logistics can be a nightmare with the American economy struggling. Airline tickets had to be purchased at the lowest possible fare and often coordinated to bring people from several cities to travel on the same international flights.
Even so, the teams saw God's blessings on the churches and ministries that they served. They also saw God provide needed resources and open many doors.
e3 Resources has developed and fine-tuned the tools that are used by e3 mission teams, churches and individuals. These materials include the EvangeCube, the new HIV/AIDS cube, the Dynamic Praying Scripture Prayer Guides, the Ignite Prayer Journal, resources that attract kids to hear the Gospel, books, and other valuable tools for Kingdom work. Current economic issues are having an impact; God's leading and direction are essential.
Ask God to continue to call His people to be part of His work in the world. Pray that field staff and mobilizers who are leading the mission trips this month will be clear-minded, focused, and serve in the Lord's strength.
