As you read this, I am somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, travelling with these three friends of mine.
From the left, it’s Mike Dey, Ron Dozier, Brian Braunschweiger, and well, you know.
All of us are part of the Good Shepherd family.
We are flying into Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which will be our base of operation for the first five days of our trip.
Then we’ll travel to Bhubaneswar, India for the final five days of our journey.
Why are we spending so much in Cambodia and India? What does all that have to do with Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and its approach to international missions?
Check back tomorrow, and I’ll answer some of those questions.
It’ll be Top Five Tuesday, Asian-style.








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Praying for safe travels. We’ll miss you guys here in Charlotte!
Talbot,
You guys shall remain in our prayers…knowing you are doing God’s wonderful work. Please stay safe in your travel and in your mission work. Tom and Brenda
May God bless you all and guide you with His Spirit during your travels!
Wow! What an amazing journey this will be. Praying for your safety and for you all to touch others’ lives, as I’m sure you will.
Best Wishes, Kristin Odugba
Our prayers are with you all and may God richly bless you, protect you, and guide you.
Okay — can’t figure out what time it is there — it is 6:30 p.m. here on Monday evening. Monnie and I have been praying nonstop now, and at POP in the morning you will definitely feel those prayers (if you can figure out what time it is in NC). Any ambien needed?
Cherie
Prayers and blessings will follow you each in your mission. Many will be touched hearing and seeing God’s word in action. Looking forward to the blogs to come!
God bless you each…
Belinda Blake
Praying that you all have a safe trip and return to Charlotte safely. Can’t wait to read tomorrow’s post.
Hey Guys! Ya’ll just quietly slipped out.I didn’t realize you were going anywhere (Sorry I wasn’t at church Sunday, I had to work) But don’t worry about Julie! She was in good hands tonight. Wendy and I went over and had a very nice time. We read Fortune Cookies and thanked Bob Cuff!!
Please keep us up to date as far as how everything is going. I think it is absolutely wonderful that your work/world has no borders. You Walk the walk and talk the talk. May God be with you and Bless you this week. Our prayers are with you all week, We love you all.
Praying for safe travels and open hearts… Looking forward to hearing how the Lord uses you and works in you on this trip. Blessings, Heather Blum
Praying for your safety and the work you are doing over there. We will miss you here and continue to pray for the great work you’re bringing to Cambodia and India.
Best Regards,
TJ Clowney
Praying for your safety and the great work you’re doing in Cambodia and India. Return home safely.
TJ Clowney
Who took that Fantastic picture of you guys? HeHe. Serioulsy, we’re praying for your safety and for life-changing adventures. Speaking of pictures, take LOTS of them so we can see what you’re seeing! God Bless you all!!
Greetings from Charlotte! Praying for safe travels throughout your marvelous mission. Hopefully your jetlag was minimal and you got to sleep alot on your plane rides. Thank you for going and thank you for your time and dedication so that others may be touched! Peace and Blessings. Sonja Hollen
At POP we got out the map of India and JR showed us where next week’s travels will be. But first, we have to get you through this week in Cambodia. Know by now, Talbot, that you read THAT book, and you are truly happy you did. Tomorrow (Weds.) should be a great day for you all. We have your itinery in hand and have you covered.
Cherie
Talbot, Brian, Ron and Mike!
We’ll be praying for you all throughout your trip. What an amazing and crazy adventure you all are living. We’re all very proud of you and pray that God will continue to protect you. May he continually fill you with the same power that raised Christ from the dead. Be encouraged. You are loved and missed.