On the Road Again!
By the time you read this post I’ll be well on my way to the Dominican Republic.
For the next four days I’ll be spending time encouraging and speaking to around 200 pastors from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. There will be 4 different languages represented among the pastors assembled at this G.O. Ministry conference (if you know how fast I talk you know the translators will have their hands full).
John Piper once said…
“God is pursuing with omnipotent passion a worldwide purpose of gathering joyful worshipers for Himself from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. He has an inexhaustible enthusiasm for the supremacy of His name among the nations. Therefore, let us bring our affections into line with His, and, for the sake of His name, let us renounce the quest for worldly comforts and join His global purpose.”
I’ve been so blessed these past few weeks to be joining God in His “global purpose.” I’ve been so encouraged by what God is doing around the world in some of the most hopeless of situations.
A highlight of the trip will be getting to hang out with Moises who is the pastor Cross Point sponsors full-time for our Haitian church located in the Dominican Republic. We’ve been friends for 5 years now but obviously don’t get to spend a ton of time together so this is a special time for us. In case you’re wondering he’s the one on the right. 
I’m not sure about our internet setup, but I’ll certainly post if I get the chance. In the meantime please keep Ryan Bult, Director of Missions at Cross Point, and myself in your prayers during our travels.
Here’s a few of my favorite posts from last summer when I was in the Dominican. This will give you an idea of the culture.
30 Comments:
How awesome it is that you get to travel again! When I went to Africa, it was so beautiful to see the people in Rwanda praising and worshipping our God! Like it says….every knee will bow and every tongue in every tribe will confess that Jesus is our Lord! Safe travels to you all!
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Falguni
6:47 am
@Falguni, Thanks so much. We’re hanging out in Miami for most of the day and fly out to the DR later this afternoon.
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Pete Wilson
7:05 am
Hey.. I was going to say stay safe… but instead I will say risk it all for Christ.
Enjoy your time with the brothers and sisters in Christ that make the church in the DR. Be blessed.
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Tony York
7:31 am
By the way.. I started reading your blog last year about the time you were in the DR.
And…
Which one is you in the picture?
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Tony York
7:32 am
prayers you have and I hope you do get a chance to blog while gone.
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Mel
7:42 am
@Tony, I love your ‘risk it all” attitude!
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Pete Wilson
7:51 am
I want you job. ‘Nuff said.
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Heather
7:53 am
Your job….not you job ; )
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Heather
7:53 am
Pete ~ Praying as you travel again that in only a way God can you will find rest and joy through the pastors you are ministering to!
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Trish
8:48 am
Travel safe. I’ll be praying.
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Sarah
9:31 am
Safe travels! I hope your visit is a time of renewal and encouragement for them (and you)!
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Chere
9:53 am
very cool! You’re becoming quite the traveler
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Maureen
9:57 am
@Maureen, I can’t touch you though! You’re the world traveler!
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Pete Wilson
10:39 am
I am so stinking excited that you get to see Moises. Please tell him that he has been prayed for (his church, Haiti, wife situation *hott wife*) for a while now. I hope that you are so safe and have a wonderful trip. Yay you!
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kristiapplesauce
10:44 am
Safe travels…one thing I’ve learned living overseas….God is absolutely without a doubt everywhere. Seems so obvious and of course I always knew it in my head but it’s been good for me to get out of my comfort zone and be reminded of that fact in my daily life. Our moms in touch group here thru the years has had women praying together in many languages…I like to think living in an international community has given me a small picture of heaven.
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joyce
11:07 am
ahhhh the Journey of the Bucket and music night with Isais and Romano!! i’m so glad you took those videos. good times. i’m bummed no one was around to catch The Rebars on video in our one and only performance, though!
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krista
11:10 am
Hope all goes well in the D.R.!!
Safe travels…
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Brunettekoala
12:16 pm
Hope you have a good trip. I can’t wait to hear how your trip goes.
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amy
12:35 pm
Praying for safety and strength!
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Megan
1:09 pm
Hi Petbe ue,
I want you to know that I am praying that the love of Jesus would flow out of you. I pray for strength, safety, good health, encouragement, grace and mercy to be upon you. I also pray that nothing gets lost in the translation. God Bless you richly, my friend, and may He be upon you.
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Kels
5:40 pm
Sorry, Pete! Apparently my cursor got a mind of it’s own…
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Kels
5:42 pm
@kristiapplesauce, that is so sweet of you to remember Moise and his specific request. You have no idea how much that is going to mean to him. Can’t wait to tell him.
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Pete Wilson
7:23 pm
GodSpeed to you, brother. And I ask, in Jesus name, that you and Ryan Bult be kept safe in your travels. Blog if can!
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Anton Cleav
8:47 pm
Hi Pete. We were introduced last Sunday. Me and my family attended your church for the first time. Our three boys (yes, all under the age of 6) were moved by what they called God “rock” music (air guitar and chair-back keyboards were heavily used during the service) . Todd and I were moved by your humility.
I hope that your travel allows you some time to reflect, repair, and radiantly add to your true purpose. Mother Teresa has been popping up in my books lately – and I love this quote:
“We can do no great things, only small things with great love”.
I believe each small act of kindness changes the world.
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Susan
8:51 pm
Boy you go more than I do. Brandi is going to staple you in place some day.
Seriously-will pray for you and her and the crew while you are gone. They grow up way too fast Pete… make the most of it!
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Jim Drake
3:46 am
You’re on the go Pete! Prayers for blessings while you’re gone and for Brandi and the boys at home…can’t wait to see what God shows you this time…(want to hear more about John Koehler!)
Stay Safe…I know you want to risk it all, like Tony said but the mom in me still says…stay safe
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Robin
3:49 am
@Robin.. wanna arm wrestle?
You had me cracking up and thinking about my own mother too.
“Have fun and be careful!!”
“Aww, mom, which one is it?”
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Tony York
7:27 am
@Robin & @Tony, I’ll let you two fight this one out.
@Susan, so glad you guys were at CP on Sunday. Hope it was a positive experience. Look forward to getting to know you better in the future.
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Pete Wilson
7:51 am
Did you bring some Cipro with you this time? I can’t help you now if problems should arise.
Anyway, have a great trip and I will be praying for you as you travel again!!
Blessings,
Patricia
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patricia jones
7:59 am
Psyched for you Pete. Starting a 5 month misison there in July.
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Chris Sullivan
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