It is the day before easter Sunday- a day that we set aside to celebrate the fact that God sent His only son- Jesus Christ to the Earth to live a perfect life so that He could fufill the law. He was sacrificed as a holy and perfect lamb on the cross for our sins, as us! But He did not stay dead!!! He is all powerful! He is AWESOME! On the 3rd day- HE ROSE!!! Praise God! Thank you God for Your grace!
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I just finished peeling about 75 potatoes to make some yummy smashed potatoes for tomorrow's Easter lunch! And I thought I would sit down while they were boiling to let yall know whats going on right now in preparation for Africa... because I am not gone yet!
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I have been spending a lot of time getting my documentation stuff together: Kenyan Pupil Pass, Student Visa, passport, etc. I am also in need of raising about $10,000 more dollars. So I have been making earrings and scarfs and selling them (if you would like to purchase a pair- email me, they run from $10-$18, and you can request what you would like!) and been collecting from donations from my first support letter (thank you to those who have already donated... and to those who haven't- its not too late!)
Furthermore, I have been learning a little bit of Swahili and reading up on the culture and some of the needs and issues that are prevelant in Kenya. (Right now be praying because there is a drought and therefore a lot of hunger and hopelessness.) I am also in the process of giving away a lot of my stuff... I will only be able to take two suitcases and a carry on with me... so I wont need a lot of my stuff (if you know anyone who is in need of anything- email me!)
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Although preparation for Kenya takes up a lot of my time, thoughts and prayers... I still have a life here in Texas! I pray that God uses me where I am at and that I am never too future minded that I miss this period of my life- I know that I am here for a reason, season and purpose! I am involved at my church: Koinonia Church in Arlington. I love my church family! I am taking 11 youth to the Navajo reservation this summer for a mission trip... that takes a lot of planning (if you have ever planned a trip like that for youth- thank you, you are wonderful... it is hard!) I also just took my final exam to become a minister at the church- praise God! I think I did well! I also get to lead worship for the chidren each Sunday- they love the guitar (a little too much- sometimes I cant get them to stop trying to touch it in order to lead the songs!) O yea- I do have a job! I work at REACH Council doing drug and alcohol prevention in the schools. It is a great job and I love the children and youth that I work with! I also have picked up boxing at Eagle's Boxing Gym in Waxahachie- its a Christian boxing gym- pretty much rocks! Thats not it- but I wont bore yall with anymore! Well, keep me in your prayers and stay in touch- dont forget to sign up for Skype and look me up! Love yall and take a minute to thank God for all He has done in your life!!! He is AWESOME! Be blessed!
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I just finished peeling about 75 potatoes to make some yummy smashed potatoes for tomorrow's Easter lunch! And I thought I would sit down while they were boiling to let yall know whats going on right now in preparation for Africa... because I am not gone yet!
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I have been spending a lot of time getting my documentation stuff together: Kenyan Pupil Pass, Student Visa, passport, etc. I am also in need of raising about $10,000 more dollars. So I have been making earrings and scarfs and selling them (if you would like to purchase a pair- email me, they run from $10-$18, and you can request what you would like!) and been collecting from donations from my first support letter (thank you to those who have already donated... and to those who haven't- its not too late!)
Furthermore, I have been learning a little bit of Swahili and reading up on the culture and some of the needs and issues that are prevelant in Kenya. (Right now be praying because there is a drought and therefore a lot of hunger and hopelessness.) I am also in the process of giving away a lot of my stuff... I will only be able to take two suitcases and a carry on with me... so I wont need a lot of my stuff (if you know anyone who is in need of anything- email me!)
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Although preparation for Kenya takes up a lot of my time, thoughts and prayers... I still have a life here in Texas! I pray that God uses me where I am at and that I am never too future minded that I miss this period of my life- I know that I am here for a reason, season and purpose! I am involved at my church: Koinonia Church in Arlington. I love my church family! I am taking 11 youth to the Navajo reservation this summer for a mission trip... that takes a lot of planning (if you have ever planned a trip like that for youth- thank you, you are wonderful... it is hard!) I also just took my final exam to become a minister at the church- praise God! I think I did well! I also get to lead worship for the chidren each Sunday- they love the guitar (a little too much- sometimes I cant get them to stop trying to touch it in order to lead the songs!) O yea- I do have a job! I work at REACH Council doing drug and alcohol prevention in the schools. It is a great job and I love the children and youth that I work with! I also have picked up boxing at Eagle's Boxing Gym in Waxahachie- its a Christian boxing gym- pretty much rocks! Thats not it- but I wont bore yall with anymore! Well, keep me in your prayers and stay in touch- dont forget to sign up for Skype and look me up! Love yall and take a minute to thank God for all He has done in your life!!! He is AWESOME! Be blessed!
You're taking up boxing?! Interesting. You could try to take on the Kenyan mafia, they've been a bit of a problem recently...
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