We have had a lot of stuff going on.  Several months ago I felt like God spoke to me about doing a shipment to some friends in Israel. I thought to myself and probably even ask God, How in the world am I going to do that? We don’t have enough money coming in to ship a container, I was afraid to even call to find out the cost. So I did the same I always do, which is the same that Mary did when the angel brought her the message, I pondered it in my heart.  And now the rest of the story; every once in a while God would remind me and I would store it away.  How, how could I do that? A little while later, I started to pursue this word, but only baby steps. I contacted my friends in Israel and asked them if they could get a shipment, what kind of items would they want. I assured them this was only a very slim possibility, not to get their hopes up. They sent me a list!  Now I had a new problem, part of the items on the list was stuff that we did not have in the warehouse.  I have to ask people to give these items.  What if I ask and this shipment does not happen, then what do I say to the people that gave it, and what do I do with all the stuff for Israel. Oh, you just don’t know everything that went through my mind.  Then the word came, use Denton, WHAT, NO WAY!!!! I was just sure that was not possible, but just on the chance, I made a phone call and ask the question.  The person I called did not know but would find out. I waited two weeks, and then called back; he had forgotten to find out. He gave me a number for a guy in DC with USAID and told me to call him and ask the question. I called and had to leave a message. He called me back and I asked if it was possible to send a Denton shipment to Israel. We talked a minute, he wanted to know what I was sending and if I could get the paperwork that was needed, I assured him I could and he put me on hold. When he came back on the phone he told me he had just added Israel to the country list on the web site.  Unbelievable, He had just added Israel to the list that means it was not on the list at all, I never checked!!!  Now, don’t lean back and blow a sigh of relief, this story is not over. Donna and I worked hard and got all the paperwork and inventory completed for a shipment to Honduras and the one to Israel. We submitted the applications Sunday night! The guy in DC told me it would take longer for the Israel shipment because USAID does not have a mission office there. Monday morning I received an e-mail that both shipments were approved. About a week later we delivered both shipments to the military base and they are both gone.  The Israel shipment is in Germany awaiting shipment to Israel, The Honduras shipment was delayed due to a tropical storm but may leave this week.

I know that was a long dissertation, but I felt it important to share. God is still doing great and mighty things and what He is doing for me, He will do for you!

 

This is the rest of the shipment delivered to the air base.

Israel could have asked for a long list of supplies but they only asked for winter clothing, blankets, diapers and some shoes. They are gathering supplies for a storehouse to meet the needs of the needy no matter who they are or
I hope you will join me in prayer for direction. It’s more important than ever that we know the direction and calling of God.where they are from.

This is a trying and unsure time we live in today. The news is full of earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, floods, financial crisis and almost any conceivable disaster, sometimes even inconceivable disasters.  What can we do?  The Word that God gave me a long time ago was;  Do What I Can Do! I can’t solve every issue and God does not expect me to, HHM is to serve where God directs. As long as I remember that and just serve where God directs, I will accomplish all He has for me to do. Us Mission types want to meet every need, we feel guilty explaining why we are not working in this or that particular area. We feel uncomfortable saying, God did not direct me to help there, or did not send me.  But that is the honest truth!  I always pray about involvement and if there is peace, I try to hold back.  I did not say I was always successful. Sometimes my heart gets in the way, but I do try!

Just Do What You Can Do, Go where Gods sends, If God calls you, answer.

Whom shall I send?  Our answer should be, SEND ME!!

Will you support us, Will you pray for us, Will you help us?  What will you say?

Join us in our work for the Lord,

We remain servants of the most high,
Tony and Donna Haywood