I woke up this morning and glanced at my watch. August 11. To many of you this may not be a day of great significance, but to me this marks exactly two months before I fly out to Santiago, Dominican Republic. These last three months have gone by so fast, but God has done BIG things to prepare me to go to the Dominican Republic. I had the opportunity to speak at Camp Lapihio to the Middle School and High School students. I was given the privilege of speaking at New Hope Baptist Church and First Free Will Baptist Church. I had the honor of leading 7 precious women to San Pedro, Dominican Republic to serve in the sugar cane villages (previous posts). I have also had the opportunity to participate in Silent Worship at my second home, Fort Caswell. The theme of the serves was “From the Cross to the World.” This service definitely hit home with me because I have such a passion and desire for my life to scream “From the Cross to the World.” A verse that has been resounding in my heart for the last few weeks is found in Acts 20:24: “But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.”
As I am continuing to prepare to leave the United States and head to the Dominican Republic, I would ask that you would join me in prayer for the ministry that I am about to join. Pray that the students I am going to work with would have softened hearts to learn and hear the gospel. Pray that the Lord would continue to do a work in my own heart to remove the things that keep me from becoming more like Jesus. I would also pray that you would consider supporting my mission financially. I am currently at about 60% of the monthly support that I need to be able to serve in the DR for two years. If you would like more information about how you can join my mission, please email me at madison.c.wheeler@gmail.com or visit www.crossworld.org. Thank you once again for reading and I look forward to updating again soon! Stay tuned for an awesome video to come!
-Mads
I love you girl, and have enjoyed spending time, and getting to know you this summer. I will definitely be praying for you over the next two years while you're in the DR. I'm going to miss you bunches, and we'll have to keep in touch whenever you're in the burg, or at home. I can't wait to hear all od what God is going to do with the children through you, and what He's going to do in your life. I love you girl, and will be praying for you daily.
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Vicky