Final Note...

The dust is beginning to settle as we have returned home from our missions adventure to Scotland. I must say, I am filled with such incredible thoughts and insights that I cannot even begin to articulate how grateful I am for this experience. As I think through the past ten days, I understand why I often say, "everyone should go on a missions trip." Once again in front of my own eyes, I witnessed such a "divine moment" that God arranged for each team member. What is interesting is that each team member had to make themselves available for this "divine moment" to take place. Despite the incredible experience, there are always some hurdles that each team member has to work through. (The first hurdle was our missing luggage.) You may not hear about these hurdles, but again each team member chose to remain positive in their hearts and attitude and God blessed them for that.

To the Link Church in Dunfermline...we miss you and love you. I will never forget your faces as the bus pulled out on Sunday morning at 4:30am as you huddled in the staircase and waved good-bye to us. You are precious. Remember, "The Lord is with you..."

To the young people of the Link Church, stay committed to Jesus Christ. Never forget what He has done in your life. When difficult times come, and they will, stay committed to Him. He will pull you through. Those of you who made a first-time commitment to Christ...Congratulations! The prayer you prayed will change your destiny and eternity.

To the 2008 Calvary Scotland Team...you are amazing. You inspired me as well as the Link Church. Your enthusiam for Christ and your willingness to serve literally changed a church. Just think what can happen in your home, our church, CSM, your school, the world as you continue to live your life for Him. Your church is very proud of you!

To Calvary Assembly of God...thank you for your commitment to missions. As a result of your giving, praying, and support I am convinced we reaped a great harvest. I have never sensed such wonderful support...thank you!

Let me close with the following quote that I shared with team before we left for Scotland as well as to the Link Church:

"Today people will go to heaven, and people will go to hell. The percentage of people going to heaven and the percentage of people going to hell today is determined by how well you did your job yesterday. If you remember heaven today, it will help someone else avoid hell tomorrow."

Just think, there are fewer people going to hell in Dunfermline, Scotland as a result of a mission adventure.

Pastor Bill

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