From: God To: Ecuador

Freely you have received, freely give.  I'm sending you out like sheep among wolfs.  Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.  All men will hate you because of me.  But he who stands firm to the end will be saved.  Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my father in heaven.
Whoever finds his life will loose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

(Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send?  And who will go for us?"  And I said, "Here I am.  Send me!")

My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.  As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.  

Peace be with you!  As the father has sent me, I am sending you.
How then, can they call on the one they have not believed in?  And how can they believe in the one whom they have not heard?  And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?  And how can they preach unless they are sent?  As it is written, 'how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'  So is my word that goes out from my mouth, it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
You will go out in joy, and be lead forth in peace.  Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

 From: God

Lord willing, I'm going on a missions trip to Loja Ecuador in March, 2018, from the 2nd to the 10th.  Several months ago my dear elderly sister (Mary Poppins) posted about this trip on her blog.  (Read it.  She's pretty great.) And as I read, I felt the sudden urge to go with her.  I sent God some prayers about it and he sent me some replies.  So here I go.
To say I'm not nervous would be a lie.  In this trip we will partnering with translators and local church members to go from house to house sharing about Jesus, about salvation, and also providing free medical assistants.  Me and Mary Poppins would love it if you would pray for us and the team, that God would speak through us, and that he would be preparing the hearts of those who will hear it.  Less then 1% of the population has a personal relationship with God.
I also signed up short notice, and have to raise over $2,775 by February and have half the funds by Thanksgiving in about 5 and a half  weeks.  If you would like to help me in answering Gods call in that way, you can give on my fund raising page:

https://www.purecharity.com/emily-newtons-fundraiser-for-loja-ecuador-ec18a/r/backers

I'm also selling wrist bands for $4.  Let me know if you're interested in buying one and I'll find a way to get it you.

Marry Poppin's blog:
 http://secretlifeofliddy.blogspot.com/2017/10/octoberthankfulnesschallenge.html

Verses referenced:
Mathew 10:8, 16, 22, 32, 39, Isaiah 6:8, John 4:34, 17:18, 20:21, Romans 10:14, Isaiah 55:11, 12, 28:19