Feb. 17th, 2009.
I was invited to share my heart at one of the small groups from my church, we call them flocks, and so I accepted the invitation. I thought I knew how to get there fairly easily. But I got lost so instead of being early as I had intended I was late. I was a clumsy mess, but everyone was so gracious and forgiving. Wendell and Marie Conover, Larry and Mary Fell, Dave and Angie Drevo, Gordon and Deb Opp, John and Linda Pankonin, and Tom and Janelle Martin were all so very welcoming. I really enjoyed opening my heart to them and being able to hear their questions gave me insight about what people want to know. I am still learning so very much about how to inform those who will be involved in this ministry. I get so excited when people come to me with their questions.
Monday, March 16, 2009
FECC
Feb 15, 2009.
I spoke briefly at First Evangelical Covenant Church on Sunday the 15th of Feb and was encouraged by the spirit of Outreach that I found there. The family of faith that I knew welcomed me with loving arms. I was able to speak to several children and touch based with many old friends about my plans. It was good to see familar faces and to give hugs to those I hadn't seen in a while. One boy asked me if it was okay to take one of my pictures with my prayer requests on it, because he said that his day care always prays for people. Of course I said he could have one. The next day I walked into my BSF class and saw my picture hanging up on the prayer map. The teacher from that class, Emmy Harris, saw me and we knew each other from high school and she told me that they prayed for me. I met a woman who was visiting FECC and she and I talked for a long time about China and about the language hurdle I will have to jump. I showed her Rosetta Stone and encouraged her to look into it for her own language learning needs. Boy do I sound like an advertisement. :) Then I got to go out to eat with close family friends the McGee family.
I spoke briefly at First Evangelical Covenant Church on Sunday the 15th of Feb and was encouraged by the spirit of Outreach that I found there. The family of faith that I knew welcomed me with loving arms. I was able to speak to several children and touch based with many old friends about my plans. It was good to see familar faces and to give hugs to those I hadn't seen in a while. One boy asked me if it was okay to take one of my pictures with my prayer requests on it, because he said that his day care always prays for people. Of course I said he could have one. The next day I walked into my BSF class and saw my picture hanging up on the prayer map. The teacher from that class, Emmy Harris, saw me and we knew each other from high school and she told me that they prayed for me. I met a woman who was visiting FECC and she and I talked for a long time about China and about the language hurdle I will have to jump. I showed her Rosetta Stone and encouraged her to look into it for her own language learning needs. Boy do I sound like an advertisement. :) Then I got to go out to eat with close family friends the McGee family.
Friday, February 13, 2009
South Dakota & Sick Bed
February 5th-7th, 2009.
I went to South Dakota to share with my extended family a little more of the heart God has placed in me. The Open House was small and nice. I got to spend some quality time with my mom's two sisters, and with both sets of grandparents. I was encouraged by their great love and support. I feel so blessed to be raised in a family that clings to Christ for their strength. Then the following day I was sick and sadly unable to attend my cousin's wedding. It was reported to be a lovely event. The bowling afterward was certainly enjoyable. Congrats to Greg and Lisa!!! I am beginning to feel better, which I need because I am off to work soon. I have a meeting at First Evangelical Covenant Church this Sunday.
I went to South Dakota to share with my extended family a little more of the heart God has placed in me. The Open House was small and nice. I got to spend some quality time with my mom's two sisters, and with both sets of grandparents. I was encouraged by their great love and support. I feel so blessed to be raised in a family that clings to Christ for their strength. Then the following day I was sick and sadly unable to attend my cousin's wedding. It was reported to be a lovely event. The bowling afterward was certainly enjoyable. Congrats to Greg and Lisa!!! I am beginning to feel better, which I need because I am off to work soon. I have a meeting at First Evangelical Covenant Church this Sunday.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
January Begins to End.
As January comes to a close I am excited about the up coming month of Feb. I have many plans for Feb. I have an open house in Warner, SD on the 6th of Feb, my cousin's wedding on the 7th, speaking at a youth group on the 10th, speak at First Evangelical Covenant Church on the 15th, speaking at sunday school at Grace Lutheran Church in Walton, Neb on the 22nd. Busy Busy Busy. I am so pumped to see who God is going to touch and use in my life from these encounters. :)
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Wyoming and Halfway there!!
December 2008.
My time in Wyoming was a time of regeneration and encouragement. I was able to sit down with Pastor Milo at Highland Park and discuss my future and my desires. Then I was able to hold an Open House there where we (my whole family) were introduced to another family that is going through similar process and this became the beginning of family's abroad support system casper branch. Which I am super stoaked about.
January 11, 2009.
I returned to Lincoln and have been attempting to reconnect with my friends and surrogate family here. This morning I spoke at Faith briefly and was told by the council there that $22,000 has been set aside for me this budget year. That sets me over half way raised and I am so wordless about this. Completely freaking out inside but also amazed and awed.
My time in Wyoming was a time of regeneration and encouragement. I was able to sit down with Pastor Milo at Highland Park and discuss my future and my desires. Then I was able to hold an Open House there where we (my whole family) were introduced to another family that is going through similar process and this became the beginning of family's abroad support system casper branch. Which I am super stoaked about.
January 11, 2009.
I returned to Lincoln and have been attempting to reconnect with my friends and surrogate family here. This morning I spoke at Faith briefly and was told by the council there that $22,000 has been set aside for me this budget year. That sets me over half way raised and I am so wordless about this. Completely freaking out inside but also amazed and awed.
Progress Update!
January 11,2009.
Today I recieved some good news. I am now officially over halfway raised to go. Scary but exciting!!!
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Monday, December 1, 2008
The Norma//Ben Adventure!!
The first weekend of November I traveled with Lisa (again)to Minnesota to see Norma and Ben. Norma is a wonderful blessing to me. She is my longest commited supporter and I had never met her until Nov. 7th. The lunch we had was delicious but the fellowship was so delightful. I could not stop smiling. This strong woman had so much to share about her life and the places she had been and her enthusiasm for the work I am going to be doing was just so encouraging. I must never forget the gift I have been given by God in Norma. She picked my name off a list of all those serveing in Asia, and choose to partner with me. Then after lunching with Norma, we traveled up to Adventurous Christian Covenant Camp to see my brother, Ben. We got to meet the sled dog pack, hike the Cascade Nat'l Park's river walk, and played lots of games. I talked to Mike, Ben's boss, about the steps it takes to get to Asia. These steps are so confuseing. I know that most of you are still confused too, which is totally understandable....please contact me if and when you have questions.