Make a joyful noise!!!!

Psalm 100 is a psalm for giving grateful praise-for giving thanks. This psalm tells us that we are called to praise, followed by a declaration of why the Lord is worthy of praise. The call to worship extends to the entire world-to "all the earth"-whether near or far, whether in Midland, MI or Uganda, Africa. We are the sheep of His pastures, and have been called to enter the gates with thanksgiving. What a WONDERFUL day that will be rejoicing, praising, and thanking HIM!!! Verse 5 tells us "For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations". God's love and faithfulness was so evident throughout our entire week, and we are all extremely grateful. His almighty hand shadowed over us guiding each and every step of the way. To Him be all glory, honor and praise!!! When we can step outside of ourselves and listen to God's calling, we cannot help but declare why the Lord God is worthy of praise. There are sooooooo many things that we have to be thankful for, and one of them is you. We give thanks to God for each and every one of you-for lifting the entire team up in prayer, for financial support (this would not have been possible if it were not through your generosity), for safety, for health, for team unity, for the experiences we shared, for the lives we touched, for the "God-stories", and for coming alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ through child sponsorship and prayers. (I could spend hours and hours and days and days, etc. listing all the things we are grateful for). When we unite as one, we CAN do ALL things in Christ who strengthens us. As John 4:34 states, "The food that keeps me going is that I do the will of the one who sent me, finishing the work He started". We have only just begun. Let's all listen to God's call and declare why the Lord God Almighty is worthy of praise!!! It is with thankful, grateful hearts that we pass on this joy. Jackie N.