The event was conceived as the kick-off anniversary celebration for the 30 years that Agape Flights ministry has served Christ by serving His missionaries. And isn’t GOD great- For the star of the 30th anniversary was the beautifully bright and bigger than ever airplane named "Bandit".
Proving the point ever so dramatically as God often does, that even a bandit can be used for the glory of God. “Bandit’s” story is a living testimony that will inspire others for generations to come. God’s timing and blessing upon the ministry of AGAPE with “Bandit,” is without a doubt an energizing symbolic gesture that keeps us thanking GOD every day.
The arrival of “Bandit,” with the extra cargo room was certainly needed due to the ever-expanding needs of the missionaries and number of missionaries that depend on AGAPE for delivery of supplies following the Haiti earthquake.
June 26th Went off without a hitch...
Agape's 30th Anniversary Year...
Spirit Filled and Fired up for Serving CHRIST by SERVING HIS missionaries!
The backdrop was hung and the signs affixed...
GRACE & HOPE SWEPT the HANGAR!
The hangar was swept;
The plane was present, painted and slick!
Name tags were gathered, tables set up, coolers everywhere, ice, water bottles, brochures, newsletters- Whew…
Not to mention the grills for the “Bandit Burgers.” Remember the french-fries, the lettuce cheese pickles onions and the rolls. Speaking of “rolls” big drum roll for the great grill chef who told me his secret to grilling… I knew Agape put the right guy on the grill!
Volunteers were at their stations, missionaries were on hand to serve the food, answer questions and speak to the crowds. Past and present missionary pilots were on hand to speak to and embrace the 500 folks that came out on the hot I mean HOT Saturday afternoon to celebrate the goodness of God upon His ministry at Agape Flights.
Russ, pictured in the green shirt- One of the dear volunteers that helps take care of the "Bandit"
Keith and Clara Starkey started Agape Flights to maintain a lifeline for Christian missionaries. Through peaks and valleys of the ministry the couple would turn to the Bible for strength and direction.
What a good lesson for all of us.
Isaiah 41:13
New King James
For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, “Fear not, I will help you."
Isaiah 41:13
King James
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Greg, white shirt and dark sun glasses missionary in charge of taking care of "Bandit."
This is a continuation of the earlier post labeled “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands" , from June that was part of the anniversary celebration that included missionaries Lynn and Amy and some of the missionary’s children that are stationed in Venice, FL.
Agape Flights is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, Christian ministry that provides ongoing and critical support services to close to 400 missionary families that work in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Agape provides coordination and support getting supplies and services to the island nations in the Caribbean for the missionaries via air support on “Bandit,” from Agape’s hangar and home base at the Venice Florida Airport.
YOU CAN help by praying for the missionaries and checking out Agape Flights web site to find out more about this important ministry. You can see the missionaries’ current needs and you can read the stories about other missionary families- See how God is working in the lives of our Christian brothers and sisters...their victories and struggles plus updates straight from missionaries in the field, many from the earthquake regions of Haiti.
Not to mention the grills for the “Bandit Burgers.” Remember the french-fries, the lettuce cheese pickles onions and the rolls. Speaking of “rolls” big drum roll for the great grill chef who told me his secret to grilling… I knew Agape put the right guy on the grill!
Volunteers were at their stations, missionaries were on hand to serve the food, answer questions and speak to the crowds. Past and present missionary pilots were on hand to speak to and embrace the 500 folks that came out on the hot I mean HOT Saturday afternoon to celebrate the goodness of God upon His ministry at Agape Flights.
Russ, pictured in the green shirt- One of the dear volunteers that helps take care of the "Bandit"
Keith and Clara Starkey started Agape Flights to maintain a lifeline for Christian missionaries. Through peaks and valleys of the ministry the couple would turn to the Bible for strength and direction.What a good lesson for all of us.
Isaiah 41:13
New King James
For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, “Fear not, I will help you."
Isaiah 41:13
King James
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Greg, white shirt and dark sun glasses missionary in charge of taking care of "Bandit."
This is a continuation of the earlier post labeled “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands" , from June that was part of the anniversary celebration that included missionaries Lynn and Amy and some of the missionary’s children that are stationed in Venice, FL.
Agape Flights is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, Christian ministry that provides ongoing and critical support services to close to 400 missionary families that work in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Agape provides coordination and support getting supplies and services to the island nations in the Caribbean for the missionaries via air support on “Bandit,” from Agape’s hangar and home base at the Venice Florida Airport.
YOU CAN help by praying for the missionaries and checking out Agape Flights web site to find out more about this important ministry. You can see the missionaries’ current needs and you can read the stories about other missionary families- See how God is working in the lives of our Christian brothers and sisters...their victories and struggles plus updates straight from missionaries in the field, many from the earthquake regions of Haiti.
Agape Flights Blog Another way to connect with the ministry.
GUESS WHAT... check back because the BLOG "The Prayer Notes," has another post to add to the "KICK OFF" Soaring Celebration...it will be in "VLOG" form!!!!
