Every Tuesday morning from 8-9 a.m. AG headquarters employees meet for chapel. Today's service was a powerful one as Dr. Jim Bradford (my pastor at Central Assembly) was installed as the new General Secretary and then shared a message about following the Lord in spite of the sacrifices it may require. At the conclusion of the service Dr. Wood led us in singing "Trust and Obey." There's something I've really come to love about the deep meaning behind old standards like that and the words especially resonated with me as I thought about my approaching departure for Thailand in September. A lot has to come together between now and then, but for now, I have to make a daily decision to just trust and obey.

Zumbathon for Thailand is this Saturday! Plans and preparations have gone well so far, but there's still a lot to do in the next few days. Please pray for the event, that lots of women will come and have a great time; that the fundraiser will make a nice dent in my budget; and that, most importantly, God will speak to the hearts of the attendees and move them to prayer on behalf of the women in Thailand. There are many spiritual bonds to be broken and we can all make a difference by consistently praying for these women.

Check back soon for a follow-up report on Zumbathon!