As many of you already know, I will be departing for my trip to South East Asia on Saturday, January 16th. I wanted to give a quick update to everyone before I leave.
The purpose of this trip is to meet with local leaders in churches that were planted in both Myanmar and Laos and complete the God’s Plan For Church Planting course (more info at the link below):
http://www.churchtaskforce.org/church-planting-workshops/intensive-workshop
I will be traveling with 2 men from this organization and assist them as they complete the training with the leaders. I will be there to observe and minister where needed.
I am really excited about this trip. This will be my first real missions experience outside of the country and it will be right in the heart of what I am passionate about which is discipleship. I feel that this is going to expand my global perspective and give me clarity on what the Lord’s will is for my life in the realm of ministry.
I ask that you would cover me in prayer as this is a huge step for me in a lot of ways. I will be traveling alone to Bangkok and in my return home. I’m going to a country I’ve never been to and one in particular (Myanmar) which has a government which is not friendly to proselytization.
I do want to thank those who have offered to support me financially. It has definitely been a help. The costs for this trip have come to about $2500 and I’ve invested the majority of that from my savings. However, God has been so faithful in my finances and I am so thankful for His provision. If you haven’t already and are interested in supporting me, send me an email (tonyjalicea at gmail.com) and I’ll let you know the best way to do that.
More than anything I ask that you would think of me during these 12 days and keep me covered in prayer. I feel like the Lord is going to open my eyes in a huge way, and I am preparing my heart to receive that.
For those interested in the specifics, my itinerary is as follows:
16th – Miami to Bangkok, Thailand
18th – Bangkok, Thailand to Yangon, Myanmar
23rd – Yangon, Myanmar to Bangkok, Thailand
24th – Bangkok, Thailand to Vientiane, Laos
27th – Vientiane, Laos to Bangkok, Thailand
28th – Bangkok, Thailand to Miami
Thank you again for all of you that have supported me financially and in prayer. I am so blessed by all of you. It is very likely that I will not have access to the Internet for the duration of my trip but if I do, I will send a quick update. I will have a complete trip update when I return and process everything that will have transpired.
I love you all and I am blessed to call you friends!
~Tony~
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As many of you already know, I will be departing for my trip to South East Asia on Saturday, January 16th. I wanted to give a quick update to everyone before I leave.
Cris said,
January 9, 2010 at 11:28 PM
No, I am the one blessed to call you my friend!! Can’t wait to hear all about this… Love you Tone.
Art Mealer said,
January 14, 2010 at 7:28 AM
Pictures. Notes. Take both while there! Praying for you all for fruit and open doors.