Going BACK to Africa!

Thank you all for being so supportive as I traveled to Zambia this past summer for missions.

I am beyond excited to announce that God has called me to serve in Zambia for a second summer! I'll be going June 20-July 3, 2011. It may seem early to announce this, but I need $1000 down payment by January, which will be here before I know it. The total cost of the trip is $4100. By going 3 days early, I will get to spend a full day one on one with my sponsored child, Samuel. Many of you heard "Samuel Stories" and how this precious boy captured my heart. After my time with him, I will spend the next week with my group of boys from last summer continuing to share Jesus love with them at camp. I'm also blessed to announce that 2 of my amazing friends will be making the trip with me! They both feel called and I am so excited to share this life changing experience with my sisters in Christ.

As you pray, if you feel led to donate to this mission trip, you can do so in several ways...

You can visit the Family Legacy website at http://www.legacymissions.org/donate/ and donate funds now this trip (go the ‘Donate Now’ page, select ‘Sponsor a Short-term mission trip participant’ and type in my name).

If you would like to mail in your donation, please send it to:

Family Legacy Missions International
5005 W. Royal Lane, Suite 252
Irving, TX 75063

Please write my name on the check memo so that Family Legacy knows which missionary you are supporting.

To make a donation via phone, please call (972) 620-2020 ext. 141.

Family Legacy is a federally registered 501©3 tax-exempt public charity. All contributions are fully tax deductible to the maximum extent of the law.

Please do NOT feel like you have to donate money. All I really would ask for is your continued prayer and support. I have all the faith and confidence that God will provide for every need if it is His will for me to make this trip. I am truly blessed beyond measure with wonderful people in my life and I'm grateful for you all! Thank you in advance for your love, prayers & support! ♥

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." ~Isaiah 6:8

Prayer for Zambia 2011

It's time to start praying about going to Africa again next summer! I honestly can't imagine not going back, but I want to make sure it's God's plan for my life. Please join me in praying about this opportunity! If I go, I want to go a few days early to spend time with Samuel who I'm now sponsoring every month. This mission trip cannot happen without the support of family & friends, spiritually, emotionally, and financially...so be in prayer about the support that will be needed if I'm called to go back.

I have sponsorship packets for all the other boys that were in my group this past summer, so please let me know if you feel led to sponsor one of them or would like more information. I would LOVE to share their stories with you. They are precious and they NEED you!

I haven't updated this blog in forever! Not too much is new...I'm still loving my job working with the homeless at Catholic Charities. They are a blessing and I learn so much from them. I'm continually reminded that if not for God's grace in my life I could find myself on the other side of the social worker/client equation. I still think about Africa, my boys, and Samuel at least once a day and I dream of the day I get to serve on the mission field full time. But I'm also learning patience and trying to be content where God has me now. That includes continuing to serve at my church on the praise band and at least for a little while, singing for the youth praise band while they look for a new vocalist. I'm also teaching a new group of adorable 7th grade girls who I already love! Maybe we should also pray I don't burn out too quickly... :)