Brinkman Adventures

Jack Brinkman: Doug, she feels drawn to this. I'd love for her to have the experience. I served there when I was her age. Yeah, God used that to change my life.

Doug Bourne: Are you sure? This is a bit last minute.

Jack Brinkman: Are you kidding? If you're leading the team, I'm fine with it. You and I go way back. I trust you like a brother. Thanks so much. We'll be in touch.

Beachglass Ministries: You're listening to the Brinkman Adventures. We're so glad you've joined us for this exciting story. Who was Mr. Brinkman just talking to? And what was he talking about? To find out, keep listening. Let's join the family now for morning devotions.

Jack Brinkman: Okay kids, open your Bibles to Exodus 16. Before we start, we have an announcement to make. I've told you about how I went to Papua New Guinea when I was younger.

Ian Brinkman: Are you going back?

Jack Brinkman: Not me, but Michelle, would you like to go?

Michelle Brinkman: What? Really? Of course, I would!

Susan Brinkman: We graduated from Bible school with some friends named Doug and Shannon Bourne and they're leading a trip to the highlands in a couple of months.

Jack Brinkman: Michelle, I spoke with Doug and they would love to have you join them.

Michelle Brinkman: No way! I've been praying about going on a missions trip ever since Aunt Sarah came. I don't know what to say. Papua New Guinea?

Ian Brinkman: This is so cool, Michelle.

Michelle Brinkman: I know, I can't wait.

Gracie Brinkman: I want to go with you.

Isaac Brinkman: Me too.

Ian Brinkman: So do I.

Kitree Brinkman: Me too.

Michelle Brinkman: I'll really miss you guys. When do I leave?

Susan Brinkman: In a couple of months.

Jack Brinkman: We'll discuss the details later, Michelle. All right, you should all be looking at Exodus 16. We're talking about the Israelites again this morning.

Ian Brinkman: Where's Exodus again?

Kitree Brinkman: Here, Ian.

Jack Brinkman: Remember yesterday, we read the amazing account of God's parting the Red Sea? The people quickly forgot God's provision, though, and began complaining.

Ian Brinkman: Yeah, they say God brought them into the desert to kill them. They wanted to go back to Egypt, where there was lots of food.

Jack Brinkman: So they were basically accusing Moses and God of saving them from the Egyptians only to kill them by starvation in the desert.

Kitree Brinkman: That's pretty harsh.

Michelle Brinkman: They didn't trust God or Moses.

Jack Brinkman: That's right. And yet God was merciful. He gave them manna.

Susan Brinkman: Jack, the kids acted the manna story out yesterday while you were at work.

Jack Brinkman: Could you do it again for me?

Ian Brinkman: Yeah, sure. People, God will rain down bread from heaven for you! Go out and collect just enough for today.

Jack Brinkman: Lay down and curl up on the ground, Gracie and Isaac.

Gracie Brinkman: What's manna?

Isaac Brinkman: Gracie, manna doesn't talk.

Gracie Brinkman: Are you manna, Isaac?

Isaac Brinkman: Yeah.

Gracie Brinkman: You're talking.

Isaac Brinkman: Ooh, this must be the bread from heaven. Yum. It's tasty manna. I think I'll collect extra for tomorrow. Ka-ching! The next day. Yuck, it's all rotten! This stuff doesn't last very long. The end.

Jack Brinkman: That was great, kids.

Susan Brinkman: What a loving God. He took good care of his people.

Jack Brinkman: God gave them manna every day. The sad thing is, after a while, they started complaining. They said they were sick of manna.

Kitree Brinkman: That's crazy. I'd never do that.

Isaac Brinkman: It's kind of early for a phone call.

Michelle Brinkman: I'll get it. Hello? Hi, Pastor Tim. Yep, he's right here.

Jack Brinkman: Hey, boss. I see. Well, all right. I'll be there in 20 minutes. Okay. Bye.

Susan Brinkman: What's up?

Jack Brinkman: I guess the personnel committee met with Pastor Tim last night and now he needs to talk with me.

Susan Brinkman: About what?

Jack Brinkman: It has to do with church finances.

Susan Brinkman: Is it?

Jack Brinkman: Yes, I think so.

Ian Brinkman: What?

Jack Brinkman: Well, kids, I might be losing my job.

Michelle Brinkman: What? How can that be?

Ian Brinkman: Dad, did you get fired? You messed up that song bad last Sunday. But I didn't think it was that bad.

Kitree Brinkman: Ian!

Jack Brinkman: No, I didn't get fired. Church giving has been down. They may have reached the point where they need to lay off staff.

Susan Brinkman: The last couple of years have been tough for our church. Dad and I have been thinking this might happen.

Michelle Brinkman: Well, it could be something else, right?

Jack Brinkman: It could be. Let's trust the Lord. Ultimately, he's my boss. You guys finish up without me. I need to run.

Susan Brinkman: We'll pray for you, dear.

Jack Brinkman: Thanks.

Beachglass Ministries: The church has indeed run out of money. Because of this, some positions will need to be eliminated, and Mr. Brinkman suddenly finds himself without a job. That evening, he and Mrs. Brinkman go out to dinner and discuss their situation.

Susan Brinkman: I feel like we shouldn't be eating at a restaurant, Jack.

Jack Brinkman: I might be laid off, but I'll never stop dating you.

Susan Brinkman: How are you doing?

Jack Brinkman: I'm a little numb. We've been at this church for over 10 years and it feels weird.

Susan Brinkman: So what did Tim say when you offered to continue leading music on a volunteer basis?

Jack Brinkman: He cried and accepted. This is really tough for him. He feels responsible for us. They'll keep paying us for two weeks while I look for something else.

Susan Brinkman: Oh, that is a blessing.

Guest (Male): Your order number 12. Kitty Burgers?

Jack Brinkman: That's right. Thank you.

I went over our finances. We have several months' worth of money left before we run out.

Susan Brinkman: That scares me a bit.

Jack Brinkman: We've got to start conserving. There's a lot of ways we can save.

Susan Brinkman: I agree, starting with turning off unused lights.

Jack Brinkman: No kidding. When I came home last night, the house was lit up like a Christmas tree.

Susan Brinkman: Do you think I should look for work?

Jack Brinkman: Well, we wrestled through that decision years ago and we both concluded you should stay home and teach our kids.

Susan Brinkman: And God has blessed that decision. I just don't want you to have to carry everything.

Jack Brinkman: I keep thinking about how Jesus said not to worry about tomorrow. Remember? He said our Heavenly Father loves us and will supply our every need.

Susan Brinkman: I've been taking comfort in those verses too. I know he'll take care of us, Jack.

Jack Brinkman: Let's pray and eat these Kitty Burgers before they get cold.

Beachglass Ministries: Mr. Brinkman applied at a church in North Carolina. After a very good phone interview, he traveled there to meet the pastor and church leaders. The interview seemed to go very well. Now after three days, he is almost home. The kids pass the time playing "Run Around the Pillow", a game Mr. Brinkman learned from his father.

Ian Brinkman: Dad's home!

Kitree Brinkman: All right!

Gracie Brinkman: Daddy!

Kate Brinkman: Hi, Dad.

Jack Brinkman: Hi. Where's Mom?

Michelle Brinkman: I think she's in your room changing Charlie.

Kitree Brinkman: There's some mail for you on the counter.

Jack Brinkman: Where?

Kitree Brinkman: On the end by the cups.

Susan Brinkman: Oh, you're home. You scared me. Hi, dear.

Jack Brinkman: Hi, Susan. What the world? Something has to be wrong with this water bill. What's going on?

Susan Brinkman: Yeah, I saw that. It's outrageous.

Jack Brinkman: It says we might have a leak. Great. Just what we need right now. Have you heard back from the church?

Yep. The pastor called while I was driving here from the airport. "Not what they're looking for" are the words he used.

Susan Brinkman: What? You said it went great. What happened?

Jack Brinkman: I don't know.

Susan Brinkman: So now what?

Jack Brinkman: I guess I'll just keep calling churches.

Michelle Brinkman: Dad, can I come in?

Jack Brinkman: Sure.

Michelle Brinkman: Is everything all right?

Jack Brinkman: No, Michelle, it's not. I didn't get the job. I'm afraid we need to cancel your trip to Papua New Guinea.

Michelle Brinkman: Oh.

Jack Brinkman: Mom and I decided that if I didn't get this job, we would need to put the trip on hold. I'm sorry.

Susan Brinkman: We have the money, Michelle, it's just that we need to watch our spending until Dad gets a job.

Michelle Brinkman: This doesn't make sense.

Jack Brinkman: I agree, Michelle, but I don't have a job and that's the reality.

Gracie Brinkman: May I please have some more milk?

Jack Brinkman: Nope. One glass is all you get, Gracie. You can have some water.

Gracie Brinkman: Oh. No thanks.

Jack Brinkman: Family, it's time to conserve. We just paid a ridiculous water bill.

Kitree Brinkman: Kate takes really long showers.

Kate Brinkman: Hey!

Jack Brinkman: I don't think Kate's the only one. Kids, I'm not making money, but we're burning through it like it grows on trees.

Ian Brinkman: Money on trees?

Kitree Brinkman: It's a saying, Ian.

Jack Brinkman: The point is we have to conserve. I need all of you to cooperate.

Ian Brinkman: Ah! It's freezing! Please someone turn up the dishwasher, I'm taking a shower!

Jack Brinkman: The dishwasher's not on. I turned the hot water heater down a touch.

Ian Brinkman: But it's freezing!

Jack Brinkman: You'll get used to it. There's a timer on the wall. Hit the button. When two minutes are up, your shower is over.

Ian Brinkman: Don't worry, I'll be out in one.

Kate Brinkman: Dad, my light's burned out.

Kitree Brinkman: So's ours.

Susan Brinkman: That's funny, our bedroom light just burned out too.

Jack Brinkman: I removed the bulbs.

Kate Brinkman: We need light, Dad.

Jack Brinkman: We still have light, just not everywhere. I didn't touch the bulbs in the bathroom and above the kitchen table.

Ian Brinkman: Cool, it's like the olden days. Can we use candles?

Jack Brinkman: Nope. Too expensive.

The bulk store had a sale on dried peas.

Susan Brinkman: Great. Peas are a healthy source of food. How much did you get?

Jack Brinkman: Five.

Susan Brinkman: Five pounds?

Jack Brinkman: No, five bags.

Susan Brinkman: How big are the bags?

Jack Brinkman: Well, they're more like large sacks. It was a good deal, dear.

Beachglass Ministries: The Brinkman family learns to eat peas many different ways. Macaroni and peas, stewed peas, creamed peas, Texas pea salad, split pea puree and pea pot pie. Tonight, Susan has added some excitement to the meal by giving the kids toothpicks with which to eat their peas.

Kate Brinkman: Look, I can make a little person. See, he has toothpick arms and legs and a little pea body and a little pea head.

Ian Brinkman: I made one too. What should we call them, Kate?

Kate Brinkman: How about pea-ple?

Ian Brinkman: Hey Mom, can we let our pea-ple dry out and see if they hold together?

Susan Brinkman: Sure, go ahead.

Ian Brinkman: Hey guys, I was thinking we could get a big jar and start saving for Michelle's trip.

Kate Brinkman: Yeah, we could call it the Michelle Fund. Then Michelle could still go to Papua New Guinea.

Michelle Brinkman: That's so sweet of you guys. But it's going to cost several thousand dollars.

Kate Brinkman: Well, we could maybe sell things. I have money from babysitting too. Would that be okay, Dad?

Jack Brinkman: I suppose, but Michelle's right, it's going to cost an awful lot of money.

Ian Brinkman: Hey, I know! We could make a whole bunch of these pea-ple and sell them to the neighbors!

Jack Brinkman: Hello? Yes, sir. That's great news! Thank you. Okay, I'll be waiting. Goodbye.

Beachglass Ministries: What good news is Mr. Brinkman talking about? Does he finally have a job? And will the kids ever make enough money to send Michelle to Papua New Guinea? Stay tuned to find out.

Michelle Brinkman: Hi there, this is Michelle Brinkman. I hope you're enjoying today's adventure. Do you know there are many other Christian workers around the world with amazing stories? You may have heard one of these stories or even experienced one yourself.

If so, I'd love to hear from you! I'd also like to hear what you think about today's adventure. You can reach me by visiting our cool new website. There you can find behind-the-scenes videos, missionary interviews, bloopers, fun facts and more. Log on today at brinkmanadventures.com.

Beachglass Ministries: And now, back to the Brinkman Adventures and today's episode, "Laid Off".

Susan Brinkman: Who was on the phone?

Jack Brinkman: It was the senior pastor from the church in Milwaukee. He said the board really liked me. It's not official, but it sounds like I may have a job!

Susan Brinkman: Oh, that would be so good, Jack! And we wouldn't have to move. Praise God!

Ian Brinkman: Dad, where are we going?

Jack Brinkman: For a picnic! Isaac, fasten your seatbelt.

Kitree Brinkman: Hey, I hear a phone ringing.

Isaac Brinkman: I don't hear it, Kitree.

Kitree Brinkman: Listen, it sounds like it's far away.

Jack Brinkman: Is it my phone? I'm expecting a call.

Kitree Brinkman: It has the same ring as yours.

Jack Brinkman: What other phone has... kids, singing! Where is it coming from?

Susan Brinkman: It sounds like it's in the ceiling!

Jack Brinkman: In the ceiling? Impossible.

Ian Brinkman: Uh oh.

Jack Brinkman: What's wrong, Ian?

Ian Brinkman: I think I left your phone on the roof.

Jack Brinkman: On the roof? What were you doing on the roof with my phone?

Ian Brinkman: Well, you see. Can you pull over?

Jack Brinkman: Not here, the road has no shoulder. I can't believe this! Okay, I have an idea. Hang on, everybody.

Susan Brinkman: Jack!

Jack Brinkman: I'm going to tap my brakes and try to slide it forward.

Ian Brinkman: I heard it move! It's still ringing!

Jack Brinkman: I'm going to do it again, hang on.

Ian Brinkman: It moved again! It's right here! Braking again!

Kate Brinkman: Look, there it is, it's sliding down the windshield!

Isaac Brinkman: That's so cool!

Kate Brinkman: It's stuck on the wiper!

Jack Brinkman: Watch this trick. I'll turn the wipers on and grab it when it gets to the edge. Susan, you'll need to watch the steering wheel. Here goes!

Susan Brinkman: Jack, I don't know about this!

Kate Brinkman: Go, Dad, go! Go, Dad, go! Go, Dad, go!

Oh, it's in the other lane! Look, it's spinning! There's a truck stop, you can pull over now.

Jack Brinkman: I have hundreds of phone numbers saved on that phone. I hope it's okay.

Susan Brinkman: Jack, be careful!

Kitree Brinkman: Yeah, Dad, there's a line of cars coming!

Jack Brinkman: I'm sure they'll miss it. No! My phone! I take it back.

Pile out, gang. We'll eat on that picnic table over there.

Ian Brinkman: Dad, at a truck stop? With all these truckers? A picnic, eww.

Jack Brinkman: Well, after everything that just happened, we're just going to eat right here, all right?

Susan Brinkman: Once you get over the trucks idling in the parking lot and the cars whizzing by, it's not such a bad place.

Jack Brinkman: My phone. I can't believe I did that.

Susan Brinkman: I'm sorry, dear. It was a good plan.

Jack Brinkman: Yeah, just not well executed.

Isaac Brinkman: Dad, can I see the pieces?

Jack Brinkman: Sure. Here you go, Isaac. Here's the battery.

Ian Brinkman: Sorry I left your phone on the roof, Dad.

Jack Brinkman: We'll talk about that later, son.

Isaac Brinkman: Look at these funny wires.

Jack Brinkman: Don't cut yourself on the glass, Isaac. Do we have the food?

Kitree Brinkman: Yep. Isaac, put the battery back in and try it.

Isaac Brinkman: Dad, it works!

Jack Brinkman: No way! Give it here. I can't believe it! And it's ringing!

Kitree Brinkman: What do you call that ring? It sounds sort of sickly.

Jack Brinkman: Hello, this is Jack Brinkman. Sarah! Just a sec. Hey guys, it's Aunt Sarah calling from South Africa! Why don't you guys pray and start without me? Sarah, how are you, sister?

Ian Brinkman: Yum, pea bread sandwiches.

Gracie Brinkman: I don't really like it, Mommy.

Susan Brinkman: We'll have normal bread again someday, Gracie.

Kitree Brinkman: I am so sick of peas.

Ian Brinkman: Hey Dad, how'd the phone work?

Jack Brinkman: Perfectly, except the ring is a little different now.

Susan Brinkman: What's up with Sarah?

Jack Brinkman: She's been studying the Bible with a South African woman. The woman's roof leaks every time it rains and Sarah wants to build her a new one.

Susan Brinkman: How much does she need?

Jack Brinkman: Three or four hundred dollars.

Ian Brinkman: Are we going to give anything?

Jack Brinkman: Well, I told her what's going on with my work and all. If I get a job at the church in Milwaukee, we can send her some money then. She understands.

Ian Brinkman: Dad!

Jack Brinkman: You're right! Hey, I think it's the church in Milwaukee. Hello, this is Jack.

Guest (Male): Hi Jack, this is Pastor Johnson. How are you today?

Jack Brinkman: Great!

Guest (Male): Jack, I feel awful about this, but last night we had our vote. Based on the results, I'm not able to offer you the job. I don't understand it, Jack, it just doesn't make sense. Everyone loved you, but when it came down to the vote. I'm sorry.

Jack Brinkman: That's disappointing.

Guest (Male): Yes, it is. Jack, God has a plan, and it's obviously not at our church. I'll be praying for you and your family.

Jack Brinkman: Thanks, Pastor. Goodbye.

Michelle Brinkman: How many have you finished, Kate?

Kate Brinkman: Forty-five. How about you?

Michelle Brinkman: Thirty-three.

Jack Brinkman: It looks like a factory in here.

Ian Brinkman: Yep, a pea-ple factory! Look, Dad, we're painting the little faces. See, we have whole families.

Jack Brinkman: Very creative, girls. How many have you sold so far?

Kate Brinkman: About 60. All the neighbors bought some. Even the Thompson twins.

Jack Brinkman: No way, really?

Kate Brinkman: Yeah, we're going to set up a table at the farmers' market on Main Street and sell these tomorrow morning.

Jack Brinkman: That's great, girls.

Kate Brinkman: Boys, aren't you going to help us make some pea-ple?

Ian Brinkman: Just a second, Kate. Watch, I'm going to shoot a dried pea through this straw and hit that can on the couch. Whoa, good shot, Ian!

Let me try, Ian. Here's a straw, Isaac.

Isaac Brinkman: Missed.

Ian Brinkman: I hit it! Did you see that? Cool!

Kitree Brinkman: Hey, let me try. Whoa, they really fly! Dad, see if you can hit it.

Jack Brinkman: All right, here goes. Good shot, Dad!

Ian Brinkman: Watch this, guys. He shot it out of his nose! Plug one nose hole with your finger, otherwise it doesn't work. Watch.

Isaac Brinkman: Oh no!

Jack Brinkman: What?

Isaac Brinkman: I think I sucked the pea up my nose.

Jack Brinkman: It's not funny, guys. Tip your head back, Isaac. I can't see it.

Isaac Brinkman: I feel it, it's in there.

Kitree Brinkman: What if we can't get it out? Will a pea plant grow out of his nose hole?

Jack Brinkman: Kitree, this is not funny.

Kitree Brinkman: I'm serious! It's wet in there.

Michelle Brinkman: Plants need light, Kitree.

Isaac Brinkman: It hurts.

Susan Brinkman: What happened?

Jack Brinkman: Isaac has a pea stuck up his nose and I can't see it. It's way up there. What do we do?

Susan Brinkman: Can you sneeze, Isaac?

Isaac Brinkman: How do I do that?

Susan Brinkman: We may need to take you to the emergency room.

Isaac Brinkman: I'm fine. I'll just live with it. We can't afford the doctor. Right, Dad?

Susan Brinkman: We'll figure something out, Isaac. Jack, where are you going?

Jack Brinkman: To our room.

Susan Brinkman: Are you okay?

Jack Brinkman: I need to be alone for a minute.

Well, how's Isaac now? Is he in pain? He's fine, Dad. He told me he didn't need to go in and just to leave it. He said, "We don't have the money, Dad."

I'm supposed to be the provider for my family, but I'm not providing a thing. Now my little son needs to see the doctor and I feel like I can't take him in. I don't know what to do, Dad.

Guest (Male): You have money, son.

Jack Brinkman: No, we still have some in savings. I just don't want to use it up. We're getting close to the bottom of the barrel, Dad.

Guest (Male): Have you forgotten how the Lord provided for you up in Alaska? I remember you telling me about a remarkable commercial fishing trip.

Jack Brinkman: I'd forgotten about that, Dad.

Guest (Male): And Jack, remember the story of the Israelites and the manna? God gave them just enough manna for each day. In fact, if they collected extra, it would cause it to spoil. God wanted his people to learn to depend on him.

Jack, if you have the money today, use it. Take Isaac in. God will provide for what you need tomorrow.

Jack Brinkman: Thanks, Dad. This really helps. I'll take him in right now.

Isaac.

Isaac Brinkman: Yes, sir?

Jack Brinkman: Don't pick your nose. There's people all around, they can see you.

Isaac Brinkman: I'm not picking my nose. I think I feel it.

Jack Brinkman: Let me see. Tip your head back. You're right! I think I can see it. Ow! You sneezed the pea into my eye!

Susan Brinkman: Are you all right?

Jack Brinkman: We're fine. Everything's okay.

Isaac Brinkman: Sorry I sneezed in your eye, Dad.

Jack Brinkman: Here it is! You little rascal pea. Praise God! Isaac, we don't have to see the doctor. Let's go home.

Family meeting! Call the troops.

Kitree Brinkman: We've been having a lot of family meetings lately.

Jack Brinkman: Yes, we have. Everyone here?

Family: Yeah.

Jack Brinkman: Well, it's been a week since the incident with the pea. I've been doing a lot of thinking about what happened. Isaac, God used that pea up your nose to teach me something.

Isaac Brinkman: What, Dad?

Jack Brinkman: When you had to go to the doctor, I didn't want to bring you in. The emergency room is expensive. I called my dad and he reminded me about something.

Ian Brinkman: You called Opa?

Jack Brinkman: Yep.

Ian Brinkman: Why do we call him Opa, anyway? Is that his name?

Susan Brinkman: No, it's Dutch for grandpa, sweetie.

Jack Brinkman: Opa reminded me that the Israelites needed to trust God for manna each day. In my case, money is a little like manna. I didn't want to take Isaac in because I worried that we wouldn't have enough money for tomorrow.

Well, just like the Israelites needed to trust God for manna tomorrow, I needed to trust God for money tomorrow.

Kate Brinkman: That's neat, Dad. Hey, the peas are kind of like manna for us.

Ian Brinkman: What do you mean, Kate?

Kate Brinkman: Well, it's what we had for food, but instead of being grateful, we complained.

Kitree Brinkman: I guess I am like the Israelites. I said I'd never complain like them, but I sure complained about those peas. Sorry, Mom.

Susan Brinkman: That's okay, Kitree. Thanks for acknowledging it. I admit I'm getting a little sick of peas too.

Ian Brinkman: Speaking of peas, we sold all our pea-ple yesterday! We made $149.50! That means we have about $300 in the Michelle Fund.

Michelle Brinkman: Guys, I've been thinking about that. Do you think it would be okay if we sent the money to Aunt Sarah to buy a new roof for the lady in Africa?

Kate Brinkman: It's okay with me.

Ian Brinkman: Sure. But what about you, Michelle?

Michelle Brinkman: Well, she needs a roof now, and we have the money to help her today.

Jack Brinkman: Michelle, I am so proud of you. About your trip, Mom and I have made a decision. Michelle, we really want you to go to Papua New Guinea.

Michelle Brinkman: What? You don't have a job! We can't afford that!

Jack Brinkman: We still have money in savings. It's just that we've been trying hard to guard it because we don't know what's ahead. We've decided to use some of that to pay for your trip.

Michelle Brinkman: Wow. Thanks, Mom and Dad. I love you guys.

Beachglass Ministries: Did your dad ever lose his job like Mr. Brinkman? Or maybe you have a friend whose mom or dad is out of work? This can be a scary time. Remember, Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow. Our Heavenly Father loves us and will supply all our needs.

In today's episode, God reminded the family to trust him. Right now, the Brinkmans don't know how God will provide, but they know that he will provide. Just like the story of the Israelites and the manna, the Brinkmans are counting on God to meet their daily needs.

You've been listening to the Brinkman Adventures and this story is entitled "Laid Off". If you want to know more about the Brinkman family, visit our website, www.brinkmanadventures.com. And tune in next time as we travel to Papua New Guinea with Michelle for an adventure that you will not forget.

Jack Brinkman: Kids, Jesus told us to go and make disciples of all the nations. Let's give ourselves fully to him and share his good news until the whole world hears.