Last night we had an event called "camps got talent" ... each mountain group had to figure out a routine and perform in front of everyone. Well about half way through the whole thing one of the kids (i think an 11 year old) had a seizure. It was the first one he had ever had. The kids were really good about getting out of the way. But it was extremely scary. He was unconscious for a bit and then came to. Later last night he was up and talking and feeling better but we were informed that his uncle had a disorder where he had seizures often and they may think it's genetic. Later that night the counselors were also informed that the head chef had a seizure at the same time that the kid (T.J.) did. I really just need your prayers now. Focused on attack from the enemy. Because that's what happened last night. It's scary but that means that we are doing something here in the hearts of these kids and Satan is ticked. So pray for protection. It was so cool though. Last night, Kali was praying for God to just send angels around the perimeter of this camp and to protect us and guard us through the night. And then she was reading in her room in Psalm about angels coming like the wind and all of a sudden the wind went crazy and her door slammed shut. The last 2 nights have been extremely windy. I definitely feel that God has sent His angels to protect! Praise Him! Even in group last night one of my girls asked if we thought that people today could see angels. Random? Perhaps not. Some other campers have been ill and just not feeling good, ear aches head aches, etc. as have some counselors..
Pray: pray against the enemy. We are definitely in the middle of a battlefield here and our kids need all the protection they can get. For their hearts and their health. That we would touch the hearts of so many children that the angels would be delighting and the joy of God reigning down.
Praise: we ARE doing something here. The powers of a holy and awesome God are at work...
love love love
jen
Friday, June 5, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tuesday, June 2
Hey everybody!
So yesterday morning the devotional for Jr camp (ages 7-11) was the Creation Story. And last night we had cabin group discussions about what we heard in the morning. And our girls were asking so many tough questions. Like: If there was no sin in heaven then how did Satan know to sin? And why did he fall. and Why did Adam and Eve sin if God made those two perfect? Plus many more. These were all questions from Divita (our little Hindu girl). So prayers are definitely needed for Abbie and my ability to provide answers where we can.
This morning I taught Jr camp devotional about Abraham and Sarah...talk about interesting... explaining Hagar and Ishmael to 7 year olds. Oh goodness... But it went really well and I think they enjoyed it.
Yesterday was a full day of games and activities. We played Sabatoge which is a game with candy bombs and blowing up trashcans with those bombs... totally awesome!
We also did New Fangled REvelry where all the counselors did skits that were funny for the kids. Then at the end I did a serious skit with mud and put mud on my arms as I talked about how I was old and dirty and my life was just crummy. and that I tried all the things that the world offers and nothing worked. But then Jesus came and washed my sins clean (washed off the mud) and made me NEW! And then Isabel got up and shared her testimony about how that fit into her life. Really a great night!
I had the weirdest dream...that I drove home from Georgia to CApe (only like 30 minutes) and went to get more clothes and shoes... And saw my mom and aunt susie. and we were all talking and then I realized I had to leave to get back to Georgia in time... maybe it has something to do with the fact that we have been here for a week and a half and have not gotten laundry done yet. haha. woot woot!
Anyway, pray for today that everyone is safe and that hearts are softening to the word of God.
Pray also for motivation from the counselors. that we don't get too worn down this first week.
Praise God for another gorgeous day and for awesome kids here at camp!
I'm feeling really good today. Not tired, a little sniffly but my allergies have been crazy.. you could definitely pray for that too. haha
alright.
Love love love
jen
So yesterday morning the devotional for Jr camp (ages 7-11) was the Creation Story. And last night we had cabin group discussions about what we heard in the morning. And our girls were asking so many tough questions. Like: If there was no sin in heaven then how did Satan know to sin? And why did he fall. and Why did Adam and Eve sin if God made those two perfect? Plus many more. These were all questions from Divita (our little Hindu girl). So prayers are definitely needed for Abbie and my ability to provide answers where we can.
This morning I taught Jr camp devotional about Abraham and Sarah...talk about interesting... explaining Hagar and Ishmael to 7 year olds. Oh goodness... But it went really well and I think they enjoyed it.
Yesterday was a full day of games and activities. We played Sabatoge which is a game with candy bombs and blowing up trashcans with those bombs... totally awesome!
We also did New Fangled REvelry where all the counselors did skits that were funny for the kids. Then at the end I did a serious skit with mud and put mud on my arms as I talked about how I was old and dirty and my life was just crummy. and that I tried all the things that the world offers and nothing worked. But then Jesus came and washed my sins clean (washed off the mud) and made me NEW! And then Isabel got up and shared her testimony about how that fit into her life. Really a great night!
I had the weirdest dream...that I drove home from Georgia to CApe (only like 30 minutes) and went to get more clothes and shoes... And saw my mom and aunt susie. and we were all talking and then I realized I had to leave to get back to Georgia in time... maybe it has something to do with the fact that we have been here for a week and a half and have not gotten laundry done yet. haha. woot woot!
Anyway, pray for today that everyone is safe and that hearts are softening to the word of God.
Pray also for motivation from the counselors. that we don't get too worn down this first week.
Praise God for another gorgeous day and for awesome kids here at camp!
I'm feeling really good today. Not tired, a little sniffly but my allergies have been crazy.. you could definitely pray for that too. haha
alright.
Love love love
jen
Monday, June 1, 2009
My First Week At Camp - AWESOME!
So, man it's just been craziness here! This is the first free moment i have had to even get on a computer and write.
Let's see ...it's Monday at 11:13 am here.
Camp Week 1: So far, we went over every single possible happening of camp. From kids wetting their beds to runaways. It's pretty intense haha. We were split up into mountain groups. The groups are named after the mountains. For instance; my group is Satima. woot woot. These are Jr. girls (ages 7-9 and 10-11); I have girls 10 and 11. Our mountain group is split up into 3 seperate cabins because we had 15 total girls. Abbie and I have 5 girls. Divita, Bezawit, Joanne, Hannah, and Gloria. Gloria is this adorable little red head who has freckles and can make funny faces... no joke; she's basically a mini-me haha. All the girls are hilarious and spend a lot of time talking and laughing. But anyway, so all the counselors learned our group cheers together and learned all the other random facts about this new location. Like, don't run into an acashia tree... they have thorns and will hurt. yikes! The group as a whole is so supportive and encouraging to each other. On WEdnesday night last week we all went out to a game park and spent the night in tents with the animals. On the way in my van saw a giraffe and we were able to get out and walk up to it ...no joke, roughly 100 ft. from this amazing animal! sooo cool! When we crawled back in the van we realized that we had ticks up to our thighs ..yuck! So that whole night everyone checked out their legs way more than usual hah. It rained the first 4 days we were here. Which is funny because I just assumed it didn't rain that often in AFrica. stereotypes. so funny! Praise the Lord for my rockin awesome rain coat! The food has been awesome! Lukenya is absolutely gorgeous! There are beautiful flowers all over the place and when the sun is shining you can see everything. The mountains and the valleys the fluffy white clouds.
Out kids got here yesterday at around 2:00. We decorated each cabin for the mountain group that is in them. And then last night we had a huge assembly where all the counselors had to dress up as characters and introduce themselves to the kids. I was in the Spice Girls group (Ginger of course) haha. Then the kids signed up for skills which are basically activities that we teach thorughout the day. During the skill sign up...there was a suprise dance off ... and after Beth and Isabel totally rocked it out, and Brandon and Charlie did their thing.... suprise... they called Kyle and I up. We may be the most dance deprived couple ever! haha... but it was absolutely hilarious! Last night after finally getting all the girls in bed around 11:00 I was woken up at 12:30 by Hannah. It was dark and let me tell ya... I woke up to her saying Jen and I was like "what is this little kid doing in my room, and where the heck am I?!" haha Yeah. they were still up at 12:30... oh camp! haha Let's see, today was the first day of skills and I taught tennis with Kali and then arts and crafts where the Sr. girls (12-14) were making little boxes that involved hammers and nails; I have never been so nervous about the livlihood of my fingers! Now I have an off skill which is why i'm on the computer sending this to all you gusy who I love so dearly! CAmp runs from Sunday to Saturday.
Praise the Lord, I haven't been ill yet. And for the most part everyone else has been pretty healthy as well. It's oober hot here so drinking lots of water is the biggest thing. Camp involves a lot of dressing up in crazy outfits and doing absolutely absurd things... sooo funny!
We sing about 800 different camp songs with actions... peeling the banana, noah building an ark,tarzan... i mean woot woot!
Oh I forgot to mention that I did get one tick on me the other day... it was stuck to my hip, that sneaky little bugger.
God's just rockin it out here. We've had devotional time every day with music and man, you can just feel the Holy Spirit moving in hearts. I know that as this summer goes on that that devotional time spent together will strengthen our bonds.
God has truly provided so much for this camp. A new location (sidenote: "New" is our theme "Therefore, anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old has gone, the new has come" 2 Cor. 5:17), new kids, new staff, new counselors, new everything. Praise Him!
This week is going to be filled with all sorts of activities and hopefully I will be able to update you a little more.
I wish this was longer because I know so much more happened.
Oh! Like the other night in the rain we all went out to do high ropes in the dark. You could chose to do the Swing where you climb up a pole and get dropped and well swing. Or you could do the flying squirrel which is what I chose. Kyle went first and I went second. Basically what happens if you have two big poles with a rope that comes downthe middle. You are wearing a full body harness and get hooked to that rope. The other end of the rope is off to the side where 7 people pull to the right. Then on 3 they run right and you run straight for the lake. and right before you hit the lake you get pulled up into the air. and then swing down as they slowly come back. It was nuts!!!!! and since I'm sort of a light weight I went flying ahha. But man you could just see all the light and the beauty of Kenya and even in the pouring rain it was just magnificent.
I am so thankful God gave me the opportunity to be here. It's going to be an awesome summer.. which is still so weird to say. haha
Bank girls: I miss you; and just so you know I totally did "I like to move it move it" when I got off the plane... and many other times! love ya!
Wendy and Nick: Happy WEdding!!!! love ya tons!!!! have a great time in Mexico!
Heidi and Jake: Happy Wedding!!! love you so much!
Ally: roomie, I hope you haven't burned down the apartment with your awesome Christmas tree
Haylee: I just love ya girl, and I am so thankful for your awesome friendship. I want to see some of these awesome cake making skills when I get back
Mom and Dad and Kevers: I love you so much! Mom, be strong, I know we are all gone but the Lord will take care and provide and it will be Tahoe before you know it! Dad, I hope Lousianna is treating you awesomely! I miss you ...try eating alligator and let me know how it tastes. Kevers... you rock! Honestly, I think camp might be something you would want to do next summer.. for realz. think about it!
Everyone else: man I just can't tell you how loved I feel and how honored I am that God put it upon your hearts to send me here. These kids are reaping the benefits of your support. Thank you thank you!
I will try to update more often now that we have built in free time.
As far as how I'm doing: I'm holding up really well. Honestly, I'm not feeling that worn out but I know it's coming. Loving all the counselors here and so cool to bond with these kids. They are just so open and welcoming. I feel like the Lord and I are working on some awesome stuff! Realizing that a lot of times I put my faith in faith and not in Christ. Which is weird to think about. Because you need that faith. But so often I rely on doing good and all that other mental stuff that I lose Jesus. I lose the relationship. So finding that has just been so eye opening. Work in progress haha.
Prayer Requests:
1. My girl, Divita, is Hindu and just that her heart would be softened to the teachings of Jesus. That she would not feel seperated or discriminated against but that the hearts here would invite her in and just love her.
2. The camp as a whole, safety, health, laughter, joy, the movement of the Holy Spirit.
3. the counselors: that we would continue to be filled up with the power of Christ and the overflowing cup He offers.
Praise:
1. only one sickness so far!
2. The kis are already having so much fun and enjoying their groups!
3. The counselors are all starting to loosen up and be open with each other... you wouldn't believe how many times we've talked about poop haha.
It's weird how this box and screen can make me feel like i'm so much closer to you guys! I miss you and I love you so much! I hope all of you are just doing so wonderfully!!!!
hugs and kisses!
write to you soon!
jen<><
Let's see ...it's Monday at 11:13 am here.
Camp Week 1: So far, we went over every single possible happening of camp. From kids wetting their beds to runaways. It's pretty intense haha. We were split up into mountain groups. The groups are named after the mountains. For instance; my group is Satima. woot woot. These are Jr. girls (ages 7-9 and 10-11); I have girls 10 and 11. Our mountain group is split up into 3 seperate cabins because we had 15 total girls. Abbie and I have 5 girls. Divita, Bezawit, Joanne, Hannah, and Gloria. Gloria is this adorable little red head who has freckles and can make funny faces... no joke; she's basically a mini-me haha. All the girls are hilarious and spend a lot of time talking and laughing. But anyway, so all the counselors learned our group cheers together and learned all the other random facts about this new location. Like, don't run into an acashia tree... they have thorns and will hurt. yikes! The group as a whole is so supportive and encouraging to each other. On WEdnesday night last week we all went out to a game park and spent the night in tents with the animals. On the way in my van saw a giraffe and we were able to get out and walk up to it ...no joke, roughly 100 ft. from this amazing animal! sooo cool! When we crawled back in the van we realized that we had ticks up to our thighs ..yuck! So that whole night everyone checked out their legs way more than usual hah. It rained the first 4 days we were here. Which is funny because I just assumed it didn't rain that often in AFrica. stereotypes. so funny! Praise the Lord for my rockin awesome rain coat! The food has been awesome! Lukenya is absolutely gorgeous! There are beautiful flowers all over the place and when the sun is shining you can see everything. The mountains and the valleys the fluffy white clouds.
Out kids got here yesterday at around 2:00. We decorated each cabin for the mountain group that is in them. And then last night we had a huge assembly where all the counselors had to dress up as characters and introduce themselves to the kids. I was in the Spice Girls group (Ginger of course) haha. Then the kids signed up for skills which are basically activities that we teach thorughout the day. During the skill sign up...there was a suprise dance off ... and after Beth and Isabel totally rocked it out, and Brandon and Charlie did their thing.... suprise... they called Kyle and I up. We may be the most dance deprived couple ever! haha... but it was absolutely hilarious! Last night after finally getting all the girls in bed around 11:00 I was woken up at 12:30 by Hannah. It was dark and let me tell ya... I woke up to her saying Jen and I was like "what is this little kid doing in my room, and where the heck am I?!" haha Yeah. they were still up at 12:30... oh camp! haha Let's see, today was the first day of skills and I taught tennis with Kali and then arts and crafts where the Sr. girls (12-14) were making little boxes that involved hammers and nails; I have never been so nervous about the livlihood of my fingers! Now I have an off skill which is why i'm on the computer sending this to all you gusy who I love so dearly! CAmp runs from Sunday to Saturday.
Praise the Lord, I haven't been ill yet. And for the most part everyone else has been pretty healthy as well. It's oober hot here so drinking lots of water is the biggest thing. Camp involves a lot of dressing up in crazy outfits and doing absolutely absurd things... sooo funny!
We sing about 800 different camp songs with actions... peeling the banana, noah building an ark,tarzan... i mean woot woot!
Oh I forgot to mention that I did get one tick on me the other day... it was stuck to my hip, that sneaky little bugger.
God's just rockin it out here. We've had devotional time every day with music and man, you can just feel the Holy Spirit moving in hearts. I know that as this summer goes on that that devotional time spent together will strengthen our bonds.
God has truly provided so much for this camp. A new location (sidenote: "New" is our theme "Therefore, anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old has gone, the new has come" 2 Cor. 5:17), new kids, new staff, new counselors, new everything. Praise Him!
This week is going to be filled with all sorts of activities and hopefully I will be able to update you a little more.
I wish this was longer because I know so much more happened.
Oh! Like the other night in the rain we all went out to do high ropes in the dark. You could chose to do the Swing where you climb up a pole and get dropped and well swing. Or you could do the flying squirrel which is what I chose. Kyle went first and I went second. Basically what happens if you have two big poles with a rope that comes downthe middle. You are wearing a full body harness and get hooked to that rope. The other end of the rope is off to the side where 7 people pull to the right. Then on 3 they run right and you run straight for the lake. and right before you hit the lake you get pulled up into the air. and then swing down as they slowly come back. It was nuts!!!!! and since I'm sort of a light weight I went flying ahha. But man you could just see all the light and the beauty of Kenya and even in the pouring rain it was just magnificent.
I am so thankful God gave me the opportunity to be here. It's going to be an awesome summer.. which is still so weird to say. haha
Bank girls: I miss you; and just so you know I totally did "I like to move it move it" when I got off the plane... and many other times! love ya!
Wendy and Nick: Happy WEdding!!!! love ya tons!!!! have a great time in Mexico!
Heidi and Jake: Happy Wedding!!! love you so much!
Ally: roomie, I hope you haven't burned down the apartment with your awesome Christmas tree
Haylee: I just love ya girl, and I am so thankful for your awesome friendship. I want to see some of these awesome cake making skills when I get back
Mom and Dad and Kevers: I love you so much! Mom, be strong, I know we are all gone but the Lord will take care and provide and it will be Tahoe before you know it! Dad, I hope Lousianna is treating you awesomely! I miss you ...try eating alligator and let me know how it tastes. Kevers... you rock! Honestly, I think camp might be something you would want to do next summer.. for realz. think about it!
Everyone else: man I just can't tell you how loved I feel and how honored I am that God put it upon your hearts to send me here. These kids are reaping the benefits of your support. Thank you thank you!
I will try to update more often now that we have built in free time.
As far as how I'm doing: I'm holding up really well. Honestly, I'm not feeling that worn out but I know it's coming. Loving all the counselors here and so cool to bond with these kids. They are just so open and welcoming. I feel like the Lord and I are working on some awesome stuff! Realizing that a lot of times I put my faith in faith and not in Christ. Which is weird to think about. Because you need that faith. But so often I rely on doing good and all that other mental stuff that I lose Jesus. I lose the relationship. So finding that has just been so eye opening. Work in progress haha.
Prayer Requests:
1. My girl, Divita, is Hindu and just that her heart would be softened to the teachings of Jesus. That she would not feel seperated or discriminated against but that the hearts here would invite her in and just love her.
2. The camp as a whole, safety, health, laughter, joy, the movement of the Holy Spirit.
3. the counselors: that we would continue to be filled up with the power of Christ and the overflowing cup He offers.
Praise:
1. only one sickness so far!
2. The kis are already having so much fun and enjoying their groups!
3. The counselors are all starting to loosen up and be open with each other... you wouldn't believe how many times we've talked about poop haha.
It's weird how this box and screen can make me feel like i'm so much closer to you guys! I miss you and I love you so much! I hope all of you are just doing so wonderfully!!!!
hugs and kisses!
write to you soon!
jen<><
Friday, May 22, 2009
5/22
So tomorrow Kyle and I hop on a plane to Georgia where we will meet up with all the other staff members going to Kenya. Our flight to Kenya leaves Sunday morning.
So many emotions.
You know that feeling you get right before a big trip where all of a sudden all that excitement just vanishes and you are left wishing that you would of never agreed to go and that you would rather lay in bed all day under the covers.
Well, I am not that extreme but I am in that mode of being so nervous that I slightly wish... covers! haha
But I know once I get there God is going to use me in big ways. I can't wait.
Honestly, I am in dire need of a refreshing relationship with our Awesome Father.
I'm ready to get out of cape but at the same time the comforts are so hard to step outside of.
but I'm doing it! and I am so excited!! Praise the Lord!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
9 days...
Man, it seems like yesterday that i was writing this saying that there was a little under a month and now... single digits!
Lots of craziness and excitement going on right now:
1. i am officially done with school (i mean, as long as i passed which i am pretty sure i did)! Graduation is Saturday...which is insane. i can't believe i have been in school for 4 years. it really does fly by.
2. my last day of work is tomorrow, which means next week i will spend packing and making a trip to STL for some last minute stuff.
3. my dad is down in Louisiana for a couple months for work. Then hopefully he will be moved up to Iowa until he retires in two years. Iowa isn't cape,...but it is a lot closer and that way my mom can go there with him...which means that the good Lord might bless me with free housing and rent while they are absent.
4. My good friends Chantelle and Eric just got their baby from Ethiopia. She is beautiful!!! God is so creative and so brilliant... he spares no expense on beauty. She will grow up with fantastic parents and a rocking awesome big sister! congrats guys!
5. I still am astonished each time i get an update on funds that have come in! God has truly blessed me with an amazing church family.
Kyle (my bo'frien' haha) has decided that he is also going to come work fro Bracken this summer! Which is so great! the Lord is going to use his abilities and talents in so many ways, I can't wait! He's been super great about helping me get prepared...for those of you who know me really well, procrastination and lack of attention to details sometimes get the best of me. But Kyle is a climber, mountaineerer, hiker, boulderer, and all sorts of other outdoorsiers. The camp needs male leaders and people who have some experience with activities like these. It's so cool how God can put things on people's hearts and how they are perfect for what is needed.
I will still be paying rent on my apartment while I'm gone, which will be a whopping $900 dollars by the time i come back so be praying that the Lord might pull someone to sublease.
If anyone has tips on how to pack shampoo and conditioner for 3 months or general packing tips that would be awesome! 1 suitcase-50 lbs. :)
bless you guys!
prayer requests:
-the camp kids; that they would be excited and seeking answers to questions
-the staff; that we would be prepared and actively seeking God's will
-Brackenhurst as an organization; there is a new camp site this year...that everything would be ready and that it will be a new place with new challenges
-safety over the camp and over our time in the poverty stricken areas.
-that we would find a new passion and love for Christ. And fully embrace this opportunity to further His kingdom
-funds for all the staff would come in.
...more to come
love love love
Lots of craziness and excitement going on right now:
1. i am officially done with school (i mean, as long as i passed which i am pretty sure i did)! Graduation is Saturday...which is insane. i can't believe i have been in school for 4 years. it really does fly by.
2. my last day of work is tomorrow, which means next week i will spend packing and making a trip to STL for some last minute stuff.
3. my dad is down in Louisiana for a couple months for work. Then hopefully he will be moved up to Iowa until he retires in two years. Iowa isn't cape,...but it is a lot closer and that way my mom can go there with him...which means that the good Lord might bless me with free housing and rent while they are absent.
4. My good friends Chantelle and Eric just got their baby from Ethiopia. She is beautiful!!! God is so creative and so brilliant... he spares no expense on beauty. She will grow up with fantastic parents and a rocking awesome big sister! congrats guys!
5. I still am astonished each time i get an update on funds that have come in! God has truly blessed me with an amazing church family.
Kyle (my bo'frien' haha) has decided that he is also going to come work fro Bracken this summer! Which is so great! the Lord is going to use his abilities and talents in so many ways, I can't wait! He's been super great about helping me get prepared...for those of you who know me really well, procrastination and lack of attention to details sometimes get the best of me. But Kyle is a climber, mountaineerer, hiker, boulderer, and all sorts of other outdoorsiers. The camp needs male leaders and people who have some experience with activities like these. It's so cool how God can put things on people's hearts and how they are perfect for what is needed.
I will still be paying rent on my apartment while I'm gone, which will be a whopping $900 dollars by the time i come back so be praying that the Lord might pull someone to sublease.
If anyone has tips on how to pack shampoo and conditioner for 3 months or general packing tips that would be awesome! 1 suitcase-50 lbs. :)
bless you guys!
prayer requests:
-the camp kids; that they would be excited and seeking answers to questions
-the staff; that we would be prepared and actively seeking God's will
-Brackenhurst as an organization; there is a new camp site this year...that everything would be ready and that it will be a new place with new challenges
-safety over the camp and over our time in the poverty stricken areas.
-that we would find a new passion and love for Christ. And fully embrace this opportunity to further His kingdom
-funds for all the staff would come in.
...more to come
love love love
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
25 days
So as of last night I had $3,230!!!! Praise God for He is so good.
And then this morning I woke to find that my trip was totally funded! Holy Crap. I mean I literally was wandering around my living room in circles in awe of how faithful God's people are! I love you guys!
...If you read this and still haven't donated but still want to ... no worries please feel free to still send in funds. It will go to others who are going or be put into Brackenhurst ministries to support all that they do outside of summer camp! Throughout the year they have small groups, Bible studies, support groups.. everything!
Thank you... There's no way I could ever express how deeply grateful I am for your support and your friendship!
I hope God is working on your heart. That He is showing you something new. Maybe a passion that was buried or unknown until now. Perhaps a fire to start something in the community. A weekly service project. Or maybe your youth ministry or college ministry where you are located is calling you to be a part of their program or support their kids who are going on missions.
Today is a great day! Getting pumped... I really can't believe it's less than a month till I get on that plane! how crazy! I'm ready for God to kick me in the gut and knock me over...which sounds strange but I know happen. I know God is going to show me things about myself that are new and things about myself that I most definitely need to change. But I know I need to hear those things.
Praise God for you... and all the wonderful opportunities He creates!
And then this morning I woke to find that my trip was totally funded! Holy Crap. I mean I literally was wandering around my living room in circles in awe of how faithful God's people are! I love you guys!
...If you read this and still haven't donated but still want to ... no worries please feel free to still send in funds. It will go to others who are going or be put into Brackenhurst ministries to support all that they do outside of summer camp! Throughout the year they have small groups, Bible studies, support groups.. everything!
Thank you... There's no way I could ever express how deeply grateful I am for your support and your friendship!
I hope God is working on your heart. That He is showing you something new. Maybe a passion that was buried or unknown until now. Perhaps a fire to start something in the community. A weekly service project. Or maybe your youth ministry or college ministry where you are located is calling you to be a part of their program or support their kids who are going on missions.
Today is a great day! Getting pumped... I really can't believe it's less than a month till I get on that plane! how crazy! I'm ready for God to kick me in the gut and knock me over...which sounds strange but I know happen. I know God is going to show me things about myself that are new and things about myself that I most definitely need to change. But I know I need to hear those things.
Praise God for you... and all the wonderful opportunities He creates!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
26 days...
26 days until I leave for Kenya
Let's see...I'm feeling: excited, nervous, anxious, scared, hopeful, unorganized, and unprepared
So far, I have received $2,780..thank you thank you thank you! I cannot put into words how grateful I am and in no way can I begin to tell you how greatly you have impacted the Kingdom! You will touch the lives of so many children and families!
My 3 big things came in the other day:
1. Gregory backpack
2. Sleeping bag and pad
3. Raincoat
Wooohoooo!
I'm nervous about being gone for such a long period of time. I have been overseas before (Mozambique and Russia) but never for that long and never without people i know.
I feel more excited the closer it gets. Like I'm really going. That God has really called me to go on this amazing adventure.
I know the funds will come in, because I know that God moves in His people and creates giving hearts.
Prayer Requests:
1. the kids at camp, that they would have open hearts and be getting excited about this summer.
2. the camp staff, that we would have patience, love and readiness to answer questions.
3. funds for all the other camp staff who are raising money.
4. That our hearts would feel prepared and be totally and completely ready for this great battlefield.
5. the hearts of those who learn about this camp or see other missionaries going. That hearts would be set on fire for reaching the world and stepping outside of comfort zones.
Praise God for He is SO good...
Let's see...I'm feeling: excited, nervous, anxious, scared, hopeful, unorganized, and unprepared
So far, I have received $2,780..thank you thank you thank you! I cannot put into words how grateful I am and in no way can I begin to tell you how greatly you have impacted the Kingdom! You will touch the lives of so many children and families!
My 3 big things came in the other day:
1. Gregory backpack
2. Sleeping bag and pad
3. Raincoat
Wooohoooo!
I'm nervous about being gone for such a long period of time. I have been overseas before (Mozambique and Russia) but never for that long and never without people i know.
I feel more excited the closer it gets. Like I'm really going. That God has really called me to go on this amazing adventure.
I know the funds will come in, because I know that God moves in His people and creates giving hearts.
Prayer Requests:
1. the kids at camp, that they would have open hearts and be getting excited about this summer.
2. the camp staff, that we would have patience, love and readiness to answer questions.
3. funds for all the other camp staff who are raising money.
4. That our hearts would feel prepared and be totally and completely ready for this great battlefield.
5. the hearts of those who learn about this camp or see other missionaries going. That hearts would be set on fire for reaching the world and stepping outside of comfort zones.
Praise God for He is SO good...
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