We had our garage sale and it was a huge success. We were able to raise $1200 and bless a lot of people in our community. We sold a ton of stuff at crazy low prices and still made a good amount of money for the team. God works in cool and interesting ways. He was definitely watching over us that day.
Only one month to go.....yikes! The trip is getting closer and closer. Thankfully, by the grace of God, I am very close to my fundraising goal. It is very reassuring to place my trust in Him and see first hand how He will provide. My human side was a little nervous about being able to raise $3000. I had to continually pray and trust that if the Lord truly wanted me to go on this trip then He will find a way to provide the funds. He not only provided the funds, but He showed me how many people around me are there to help support and encourage me in more ways than just financially. That means more to me than just being able to pay for the trip. I want to say a huge THANK YOU to all who helped support me. I ask for your continued prayers for my family as well as myself that we have the emotional support we need while I am gone. It will be hard for all of us even if it is only two weeks.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
First countdown completed
As if this trip wasn't exciting enough. On Friday March 13, I was blessed to have my third child. A beautiful baby girl entered our life forever changing it. I have forgotten how amazing it is to hold a newborn in your arms. She is such an illustration of how much detail and perfection God put into us when He created us. He is truly incredible.
Now that the countdown of my wife's pregnancy is finished, it is time to prepare for Africa. This trip is really starting to sneak up. I even went to get my "stay healthy" shots I needed for traveling to other countries. It gets a little scary when you hear of all the possible illnesses you can acquire if you are not careful. The old Boy Scout in me came out so I am prepared for anything.
We are having our garage sale fundraiser next weekend so if you are around come and check it out. This sale like all the ones from before is such an illustration of trusting the Lord. We decided to have a sale to raise funds and let God do the rest. As a result, we have stuff continuing to arrive for us to sell. Our cup truly over flows. I pray that this garage sale raises a ton of money for our team.
Now that the countdown of my wife's pregnancy is finished, it is time to prepare for Africa. This trip is really starting to sneak up. I even went to get my "stay healthy" shots I needed for traveling to other countries. It gets a little scary when you hear of all the possible illnesses you can acquire if you are not careful. The old Boy Scout in me came out so I am prepared for anything.
We are having our garage sale fundraiser next weekend so if you are around come and check it out. This sale like all the ones from before is such an illustration of trusting the Lord. We decided to have a sale to raise funds and let God do the rest. As a result, we have stuff continuing to arrive for us to sell. Our cup truly over flows. I pray that this garage sale raises a ton of money for our team.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
God is Good!
Wow! is the only word that describes how awesome trusting in the Lord is.
I knew that going on this trip to Africa was going to cost a lot of money on travel alone. Feeling the call to go, I didn't want money to be the thing that stopped me from going. Here is where handing over my own petty little reasons and fears to the Lord comes in. It is one thing for me to say I trust the Lord with everything and another to actually do it. So I called myself out.
I not only felt the Holy Spirit nudging me to step out on a limb, I felt the Spirit shoving me.
I decided to go on this trip regardless of whether or not I could raise a single penny. I prayed that if God really wants me to go then He will provide the funds to get me there. He has not only provided funds for me, but He has shown me how much the people around me are here to support and encourage me.
I am over half way funded for this trip. Each time I receive my share letters back in the mail I am speechless at how generous the people around me are. I am so thankful, grateful, and humbled at how the Lord has shown me in a very real way that He is here walking with me every step of the way.
This trip is going is going to be so amazing. I am anxious to see what God does next.
I knew that going on this trip to Africa was going to cost a lot of money on travel alone. Feeling the call to go, I didn't want money to be the thing that stopped me from going. Here is where handing over my own petty little reasons and fears to the Lord comes in. It is one thing for me to say I trust the Lord with everything and another to actually do it. So I called myself out.
I not only felt the Holy Spirit nudging me to step out on a limb, I felt the Spirit shoving me.
I decided to go on this trip regardless of whether or not I could raise a single penny. I prayed that if God really wants me to go then He will provide the funds to get me there. He has not only provided funds for me, but He has shown me how much the people around me are here to support and encourage me.
I am over half way funded for this trip. Each time I receive my share letters back in the mail I am speechless at how generous the people around me are. I am so thankful, grateful, and humbled at how the Lord has shown me in a very real way that He is here walking with me every step of the way.
This trip is going is going to be so amazing. I am anxious to see what God does next.
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