China and Russia Funds

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!