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Ode to the Mission Raleigh Vehicle of Choice

Memories of God's Vehicle...

I remember the first vehicle I drove in Mission Raleigh was the bus seven or eight years ago ...

I remember how fearful I was of turning the corner out of Mt Vernon parking lot, and driving down the 3 lane road of Wake Forest Rd back then..

I remember how unprepared I felt driving it around Walnut Terrace and honking the horn to gather the kids..

I remember going with Judson, then going with Ivan there... 

I remember how clueless I was of what God had been doing there at all... 

I remember back then how I quit driving the bus after two weeks because I was afraid to tell anyone about Jesus...

I remember how very much I was afraid...

I remember after six months after quitting, how God told me to get back on Mission with Him...

I remember telling ScottyB how I wanted to get back on Mission again ...

I remember how I was driving the bus again few weeks after, this time to Raleigh Gardens Apartments...

I remember how I had to drive the bus from Oaks, to Raleigh Gardens, drive back to Mt Vernon, then eat a late lunch with Andy,

I remember also how He called me to Valleybrook and closed the community center right afterwards...

I remember Scotty saying I need to drive the bus out there on a regular basis... 

I remember thinking how God has a sense of humor in all is... 

I remember the first couple of years driving the bus to Valleybrook to meet with Pam, Cheryl, Dennis, and others...

I remember doing HW help on the bus, and move and game nights on the bus. 

I remember how the window of the bus got smashed in and then it had some trouble running.

I remember blaming others for it not working, and me not able to do my kids club and youth nite program.

I remember God  telling me to use that time wisely instead of complaining to go and visit the families at Valleybrook.

I remember leading two people to the Lord that week the bus was out...

I remember being grateful to God that though I complained a lot He loves the people at Valleybrook and loves me trusting him...

I remember doing kids club under the sky and thanking the Lord for the rain and the wet snacks...

I remember learning I have nothing my life worth complaining about. 

I remember the bus getting fixed, and me beginning my third year at Valleybrook... 

I remember learning that God works not only throught the bus but me... 

I remember seeing God do great things at Valleybrook... 

I remember falling in love with my residents there... 

I remember realizing that the bus is but a tool...

I remember I have been driving the bus now for over seven years...

I remember that what is important is the Mission, not the bus, but the gospel...

I remember its not about me or my way, but the Mission...

I realize now that I, the believer, am the vehicle God that uses to bring His Good News, everything else is not as important.