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First and foremost , the reason to go is that we believe this is where we are being lead to go... This call has been confirmed to us by our Pastors, friends, the fellowship in Scotland, and through Scripture...

We have a heart for people, the origin of which has no foundation other than God's leading.

Patti and I both have our roots in the Presbyterian Church, which stems from the Church of Scotland. Though we grew up in the church we never understood the need of having a personal relationship with Jesus, the Truth of the Gospel, and the importance of the Bible in our daily lives.

2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (KJV)

Once we came to have a personal relationship with Jesus, we realized that there are many others who go to church every week believing that they are just fine living their religious lives just as we had. But Jesus calls us to die to ourselves and allow Him to be Lord of our lives.

We both have a burden for the "Second Generation" Christians. These are children who's parents get saved and raise their

children in the Church. Many of these children never come to have a personal relationship, or saving knowledge, of Christ in their lives. They grow up with head knowledge and a false security.
These children often walk away from the Church and raise their children up without Jesus at all or maybe a prayer before a meal or bed. Their Bibles are lost or collecting dust somewhere.

This brings us to the people of Scotland. The numbers vary but between 2% and 8% of the people have a walk with Christ. Most of the youth resent the organized Church. Many have not heard the Gospel, Drug use is rampant, suicide is the #1 cause of death for women under 50, #2 amongst men. Without Christ they have no Hope and no purpose in life.

Our desire is to reach out to the community, love the people, and give opportunity to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We would like to reach out to the local children through after-school homework programs and "Kids Club" evangelical outreach. Also, unlike our schools in the states, we may be able to teach the Bible in the schools as well.

We have also made connection with an outreach in Glasgow that is using music to evangelize the local youth. They are giving guitar lessons to youth in the community and sharing the Gospel. They are also raising up Worship leaders from those in their local Fellowship. We will be meeting with them to see how we can join with them to expand this ministry outreach.

We would love to reach out to the Church of Scotland to teach Bible studies during the week, or possibly The Truth Project. Our desire is to work with the local body of Christ, not in opposition to those faithfully sharing the Good News of Salvation through Christ Jesus.

As you probably know, Scotland has a very rich Christian heritage and has sent many missionaries throughout the world. Many have given their lives for the Gospel at home and across the globe. Today, as a country, this heritage is history. Though there is a remnant, for the most part Scotland has become a post-modern society and has no place for the Gospel, or the God of the Bible. Please pray that we can be used to help make a difference.

Isaiah 58:12 Those from among you Shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.
(NKJV)

Isaiah 61:4 And they shall rebuild the old ruins, They shall raise up the former desolations, And they shall repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations.
(NKJV)