Hello praying friends!
Well lots is happening and life is pretty exciting. I have spent the last week on the road visiting friends and family, and although I am ready to not be in my car, it has been a sweet time of conversation and sharing about what God is doing in my life!
Few things to be praying about:
TRAINING: I leave for New York tomorrow morning for a 2 week training. I am so excited to connect with other missionaries, dive into Gods word and be equipped with tools that will be invaluable on the field! Ed finished his training last night in Minnesota, so together we are getting ready to roll!
SUPPORT: As of last night I have 75% of my one-time costs covered and 5% of my monthly expenses. God is providing left and right and I am so excited to see His faithfulness! Thank you for all your support and help!
PREPARATION: I am moving to a Muslim culture and extreme poverty. It is going to be in a completely different life and although that is exciting, it is hard at the same time. Pray that I am able to mentally, physically and emotionally prepare for my life in the next year!
Thats all for now!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Life is fun!
Its June and I am 2 days from away from being done with school. I will have my last Final on Thursday, so I am pumped to be almost completed with undergrad studies.
A few updates with Mali
1- Support raising has begun! Letters are going out Friday and I am stoked to see God move quickly. That being said, it is going to take help from everyone to see this to completion. Please pray and consider being a part of my financial team.
2- Well, for all those not in the facebook world, I should let you know I am in a relationship. About 2 weeks ago, I was asked to be in a relationship by my good friend Ed Trussell and I said yes. At the time I had no idea what this would mean with me heading to Africa and him graduating this term too-but trusted God was working. Well, I came to find out that Ed had been probing around behind my back and was accepted as a fifth and sixth grade teacher at the school in Mali as well. So what that means is he is joining me in Africa! Its still a little unreal, but exciting at the same time.
3- I head to New York for training on June 27th and will be gone for 2 weeks. The training is specific for Missionary kids and the people that work with them overseas. I am super excited to be surrounded by like-minded people and hear what God is doing around the world, as well as gather tools that will help me be more effective in Mali.
Please continue to be in prayer regarding Gods direction, porvision, and grace in this time of transition!
A few updates with Mali
1- Support raising has begun! Letters are going out Friday and I am stoked to see God move quickly. That being said, it is going to take help from everyone to see this to completion. Please pray and consider being a part of my financial team.
2- Well, for all those not in the facebook world, I should let you know I am in a relationship. About 2 weeks ago, I was asked to be in a relationship by my good friend Ed Trussell and I said yes. At the time I had no idea what this would mean with me heading to Africa and him graduating this term too-but trusted God was working. Well, I came to find out that Ed had been probing around behind my back and was accepted as a fifth and sixth grade teacher at the school in Mali as well. So what that means is he is joining me in Africa! Its still a little unreal, but exciting at the same time.
3- I head to New York for training on June 27th and will be gone for 2 weeks. The training is specific for Missionary kids and the people that work with them overseas. I am super excited to be surrounded by like-minded people and hear what God is doing around the world, as well as gather tools that will help me be more effective in Mali.
Please continue to be in prayer regarding Gods direction, porvision, and grace in this time of transition!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
It's Official!
After a 30 minute phone interview yesterday, I was officially endorsed as a mid-term missionary with WorldVenture!
I will start support raising in the next week, so be paying attention to the mail, for the letters are coming.
I will start support raising in the next week, so be paying attention to the mail, for the letters are coming.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Almost Ready!
Today at 12 I have the final stage for my application process with WorldVenture. I will have an hour long phone interview with staff people to discuss my Spiritual, and emotional maturity. I am excited to have the conversation, but at the same time a little nervous about being clear and collected, because at times I have communication issues.
Since this is the last and step before I will officially be endorsed, I am prayerfully expectant to have a green light to go in the next 2 days- or at least by the end of the week. That means I can officially start support raising and putting together my prayer team of excellence! I am so excited to see God provide in this time. Nothing makes sense logically as far as financial support goes- with about 2 months to raise it all- but I serve a great and mighty God who has given me a strong calling to GO and LOVE and SERVE! Cant wait to see His promises come to completion!
Since this is the last and step before I will officially be endorsed, I am prayerfully expectant to have a green light to go in the next 2 days- or at least by the end of the week. That means I can officially start support raising and putting together my prayer team of excellence! I am so excited to see God provide in this time. Nothing makes sense logically as far as financial support goes- with about 2 months to raise it all- but I serve a great and mighty God who has given me a strong calling to GO and LOVE and SERVE! Cant wait to see His promises come to completion!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Patience!
Hello friends and family!
I thought I would start up my Mali blog now, not just to build connections for updates, but to allow people to see what is going on now, even before I leave. Heres the latest status and what you can pray for!
-NOTHING IS OFFICIAL (YET)- I am at the end of application and currently WorldVenture is running an international background check to make sure I am not a fugitive. Its takes some time, especially since I have lived around the world. After that is finished, I will be interviewed, then it goes to the board who will decide my final status!
-SCHOOL IS ENDING- I only have 5 more weeks of school, the graduation! Whee!!!
-FUND-RAISING- I will begin fund-raising as soon as I am endorsed with WorldVenture. This gives me 2 months to raise $20,000- which will cover my first year in Mali. Please prayerfully consider being a supporter! I am so excited to be blown away by Gods faithfulness to the call he has given me to go into the world and I am asking all of you to join me in the epic adventure. If interested, pay attention to my blog/facebook/mail for information on how to get involved.
-PRESENTATIONS- I will be making a variety of presentations at churches and groups, letting them know of what I am doing and what God is doing around the world. If you are interested in having me come and share with your church family, I would love to. I have a summer dedicated to sharing, teaching, and allowing people to get involved... please let me know! I love to speak as to what God is doing and getting people excited for the work of his kingdom!
Thats all for now. I will periodically be posting information on what is happening, so keep in touch!
I thought I would start up my Mali blog now, not just to build connections for updates, but to allow people to see what is going on now, even before I leave. Heres the latest status and what you can pray for!
-NOTHING IS OFFICIAL (YET)- I am at the end of application and currently WorldVenture is running an international background check to make sure I am not a fugitive. Its takes some time, especially since I have lived around the world. After that is finished, I will be interviewed, then it goes to the board who will decide my final status!
-SCHOOL IS ENDING- I only have 5 more weeks of school, the graduation! Whee!!!
-FUND-RAISING- I will begin fund-raising as soon as I am endorsed with WorldVenture. This gives me 2 months to raise $20,000- which will cover my first year in Mali. Please prayerfully consider being a supporter! I am so excited to be blown away by Gods faithfulness to the call he has given me to go into the world and I am asking all of you to join me in the epic adventure. If interested, pay attention to my blog/facebook/mail for information on how to get involved.
-PRESENTATIONS- I will be making a variety of presentations at churches and groups, letting them know of what I am doing and what God is doing around the world. If you are interested in having me come and share with your church family, I would love to. I have a summer dedicated to sharing, teaching, and allowing people to get involved... please let me know! I love to speak as to what God is doing and getting people excited for the work of his kingdom!
Thats all for now. I will periodically be posting information on what is happening, so keep in touch!
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