It's crazy that I'm blogging about fundraising for Russia yet again! It's almost been a year, and I am so excited to get the process going again!
First things first: China.
I told you that I had the opportunity to apply for an all-expenses-paid mission trip to China. Concordia chose 10 applicants and 5 alternates. The alternates are both for the event of someone being unable to go and also if the school in Hong King decides that they would like more people to come and staff the summer camp.
Guys, I'm ONE OF THE ALTERNATES!!!
I'm so honored to be a part of this team, and even if I don't get to go, I feel so very, very blessed to be this close. Keep the team in your prayers, and I'll continue to update you on details. We'll be having our first meeting within the next week, and from there, who knows what God has planned! Keep us in your prayers, though, and pray that we can get our ball rolling and plans going! (Also, if it doesn't sound too self-centered, perhaps pray that China decided they need 5 more Americans to come and help out with the English camp!!) :D
Second, Russia! I was talking to my mom this morning (snow days in Nebraska make for some great mommy-daughter moments!) and she told me two awesome things:
1) There's a church in Lincoln who I sent my fundraising letter to, and they contacted me and told me they don't have an LWML, but that they would still share my information and look into ways which they can support me. Keep this in your prayers; I pray that they'll be a good resource for this trip, and that through their prayers (and hopefully monetary support,) I'll be able to connect with them and then share my experiences with them after the trip!
2) My church is using the Lenten potluck meal this Wednesday as a fundraiser for me! Praise God! I will never be able to commend my church family for all the support they give me! They have been such an amazing resource for prayer, for funds, and for spiritual growth. I am so thankful for them! Please pray that the dinner gets a good number in attendance, and that we can raise some significant funds for the trip!
That's all I have as far as updates on the mission front. I'm so excited for what's going on in my life right now! I have been thinking a lot recently how I don't have a clue what my future holds, and I'm loving it! God has left the gates of possibility wide open for me, and I'm standing in the doorway, clueless and trusting, and I believe that's right where He wants me. Thank you all for keeping me in your prayers as I journey and explore and discover more and more about God's people and how to best reach them with His Gospel.
Blessings on all that you do!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Getting the Ball Rolling
Well, it took me long enough, it seems, but I finally got my fundraising letters sent out!
I think I sent out about 30, one of them to the district LWML office. The only thing I can do now is to pray, pray and trust God that he will help me gather all the funds I need for this amazing experience.
On the subject of the China mission, I got things going on that, too! They had informational meetings last Wednesday and that's when we got all the information and the applications.
I found out that, not only is it an all-expenses-paid trip, but we also earn money while we're there! About the same as a full-time minimum wage job here in the states. THAT'S AMAZING!! I got my application in on Friday; they're all due this Thursday. There's an estimated 200 applicants, all who are just as passionate as I am about mission work, if not more so.
As much as I would adore going on this trip, I trust that the ten people who are chosen will be the ones that God would have go. They will be the ones who, hopefully, will be the most effective at spreading the Gospel and at teaching the English language to the students who they meet. That being said, though, I would really appreciate any prayers from anyone. I would love to go on this experience, but I know that all the applicants would love to go, as well. We find out mid-February who made it in and who didn't. I'll be sure to keep you updated on that!
Other than getting things moving in both the missions, there's isn't a whole lot else going on! Thank you again, for all your prayers! May God continue to bless every mission, be it a "backyard" mission or one that takes you overseas!
Blessings on all that you do!
I think I sent out about 30, one of them to the district LWML office. The only thing I can do now is to pray, pray and trust God that he will help me gather all the funds I need for this amazing experience.
On the subject of the China mission, I got things going on that, too! They had informational meetings last Wednesday and that's when we got all the information and the applications.
I found out that, not only is it an all-expenses-paid trip, but we also earn money while we're there! About the same as a full-time minimum wage job here in the states. THAT'S AMAZING!! I got my application in on Friday; they're all due this Thursday. There's an estimated 200 applicants, all who are just as passionate as I am about mission work, if not more so.
As much as I would adore going on this trip, I trust that the ten people who are chosen will be the ones that God would have go. They will be the ones who, hopefully, will be the most effective at spreading the Gospel and at teaching the English language to the students who they meet. That being said, though, I would really appreciate any prayers from anyone. I would love to go on this experience, but I know that all the applicants would love to go, as well. We find out mid-February who made it in and who didn't. I'll be sure to keep you updated on that!
Other than getting things moving in both the missions, there's isn't a whole lot else going on! Thank you again, for all your prayers! May God continue to bless every mission, be it a "backyard" mission or one that takes you overseas!
Blessings on all that you do!
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