We (including God this time) have a plan!!

Hi! This is another member of the Strike team, Sandy. I am actually the one responsible for our passports being in transit so late in the game. But I guess God has a plan for our mistakes. In any event, here's the story continued.
When we realized we were not going to be able to go to Ghana because of the astronomical change in cost for delaying our flight, our leaders started to brainstorm. The Encore tour is going to be headed to Israel so it was on the list of possibilities. When they asked about it, the airline people told them that it would be a much smaller fee to transfer the tickets there. This morning our leaders were in prayer asking if this was of God or Satan trying to thwart our plans. And so the Continental staff people decided to call the host in Israel, Abraham to see if it would be possible for us to come with the Encore tour. When that occurred, after having been told of the situation the Abraham immediately responded, "This is of God." And so it seems that we had our answer. He went on to explain that he has had to turn down churches that wanted to host tours because he couldn't overbook the Encore tour. And the hotel in Israel that is reserved was set-up originally for 30 people and the Encores have 23. Also as people were praying for our tour and for God to make clear the plan for it, they were led to a verse in the bible that reflected remaining in the original plan. And while that would seem like Ghana was the original plan, actually Dan and Ashley's original plan for this team was to go to Israel. And so as of this moment, we have tickets for Israel purchased for Sunday. Until then we will stay in California further prepare our program and our hearts for ministry.
Even though we are not headed there anymore, we are going to continue to be in prayer for Ghana and ministries that are prepared to happen there and we ask that you join us in that.
Until next time, peace and grace be with you all.