Genesis 12:1, 4 – “The Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.’ So, Abram went as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran.” And, he went.

 
Matthew 2:3 – “The Angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and said, ‘get up, and take the child and his mother and escape into Egypt.’” So, he did.

 
Matthew 4:19 – “And Jesus said, ‘Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’” So, they did.

 
It seems that God places special hearts in some predestined ‘followers’, and they go! They pack their children and some worldly possessions, and depart according to His will, to places where conditions are the worst; places where others are not going but they go.

 
The congregation of Trinity Baptist Church also has a mission from God. Sometimes it is “to go”. When we can’t go, we can provide support for those who can go. TBC helps by contributing a small part of the weekly offering to help meet the needs.

 
Our TBC family has been blessed to support seven missionary families who are serving throughout the world, by joining with other sponsors, to provide for some of their basic needs. God’s voice is now heard in places like Cambodia, where the Roden family lives. His mission is their focus. Kate Roden started on a monthly injection medication for seizures recently and now the seizures have declined. Austin writes, “We are exhorted by the Holy Spirit to ‘count it all joy when we face trials of various kinds, for we know the testing of our faith produces steadfastness.’” We trust and know God is growing us into the image of His Son through this trial.

 
So, what can we do to support our missionaries? Most importantly, is to pray for them. Each week, the church Announcement Guide highlights one of our missionary families. Please find room in your prayers to add extra blessings for them. They need and deserve all the support we can give them as they follow Jesus’ command to “go into the world and spread the gospel.”