Count Me In: Africa!

This is crazy, exciting and almost surreal. I am going to Africa. My family is going to Africa. The opportunities God has provided for me this year are beyond my expectations. In a previous post I shared about my adventure to Moldova. That trip was my first time to go on a ministry trip and to go out of the country. In the same year I get to take another trip out of the country to a different continent to love on more of God's people.

I am overwhelmed by the amazing places God is taking me this year. I knew this year would be a year of opportunity and experience. Only God knew what all that meant. I still don't.

I do know what God has placed in front of me right now though and I am dedicated to this new adventure. So much responsibility comes with being a part of a trip like this.

First, I have to be preparing myself. I have to be seeking Him and His will so that my heart will align with Him for this trip. You can play a part in that too. Be praying for me. Pray that my heart and eyes would be open for all that God wants to show me for Africa - that I would receive His portion for me so I can pour it out onto the people of Africa.

Also as I prepare myself for this trip I am praying for those in Africa. They are our mission; their hearts. It is my desire that they truly feel God's love and experience Him. Be praying for the hearts of the people in Africa that they would be receptive and that they would be changed, not by us, but through us.

Lastly, this is a costly trip. While we are saving our money we could use your help. For each person to be a part of this adventure to Africa it costs $3600. This includes our flights, housing and food for two weeks, safari we go on in the middle of the two weeks, and pretty much anything we a part of while there. This number times 6 (the number in our family going) seems so huge. God has built my faith so much though and I know He is more than enough. He provided for my trip to Moldova in such a short amount of time. That is nothing to Him.

We are asking that you pray about donating to our trip. Share with others about what God is doing in Africa and get them to play a part. To support my family follow this link and you will be able to donate through our fundraising website. If it is easier you can always send the donation through mail or hand it directly to us. We are also selling t-shirts! They are great shirts and when you buy a shirt the money gets donated to us. If you are interested in buying a t-shirt contact me or someone in my family. We really do appreciate all of you. Thank you for being a part of what God is doing in Africa.

God is working and I am so thrilled. Get excited with me. Partner with me and my family in this adventure in whatever way possible. There couldn't be a "Go" team without a "Stay" team praying and sending us out. Thank you SO much for your support.