The Porter/Hartnett team.

I kind of doubt anyone reads this blog anymore... but I felt like I should post something about the aftermath of this trip anyways.

Most of you probably know, that Erine and I have felt God's calling to move to Botswana for at least a year sometime this summer (or we hope for this summer). God has also called Becky Harnett to go - so we're going to all try to go as a team. My hope is to work with the youth, Erine's with the women, and Becky with the youth women. But, it's pretty hard to quantify what we'll be doing. The need is great and the work is plenty, both in Old Naledi and in Manhattan. We also hope to futher the partnership of God's church's in Manhappinin and Botswana. That's not to mention the abounding physical needs.

We're really excited about it. So much so, that we're pretty ready to go right now. In that, I'm feeling a little overwhelemed with all the logistical things. It's proving to be quite a lot of work. We could certinaly use and covet any prayers you might give. There's a lot to figure out and we're pretty new at this stuff. I'm more about doing than planning anyways. I get discouraged easily.

Yet, everytime I seem to get discouraged I hear about Champ or Muruti James or someone else in the church from Dave or Barb or Becky and am refreshed. Or, when things seem impossible for me to accomplish God reminds me that He is still in control by offering His provision that is completely beyond me. He often does that through His people from Harvest - which is doubly encouraging. I love the local church.

So, please pray. Ask questions. Help. We can't do this by ourselves.

Until next time...

Blessings,
Kev