Brentwood Tribe,
Yesterday, we commissioned missionaries Scott and Ali Hara to take the Gospel to Sudan, Africa. It’s one of the most desperate and dangerous regions on the planet–war, rape and unbelievable poverty. And yet, we’ve sent the most mission-focused couple many of us have ever witnessed. They will leave loving families, great careers and American comforts to live primitive and poor. So, I don’t doubt they inspired us all yesterday, perhaps to run after God’s adventure in our own stories.

I was also overtaken by all of you, as well. Here’s why: When the elders of our church gathered around Scott and Ali to pray,I could hear your audible prayers fill the auditorium. You guys got it. These two people represent us all when they take the light of Jesus Christ and the heart of Brentwood Church into the darkness that awaits them.

So, our reminder yesterday was clear, God won’t ask us all to leave here and go over there, but He will lead us all to something just as crucial in our own backyard.

Thanks, Scott and Ali, for being another raised flag that emboldens us to reach our city here, while you reach new villages there. “We’ve got your back.”

Jon