As if it’s not enough work to raise financial support for
myself, I’ve been busy collecting money and gifts for the kids in Mozambique. I
have to say that it’s a really hard balancing act… since I don’t have all of my
financial support raised I should probably be focusing more on that, but I
really want the kids & staff at the Center to be blessed this Christmas!
It thrills me that people are so generous and it’s so
awesome to see how faithful God is with carrying out the crazy things he lays
on my heart! I also love that God has given me the gift of giving and I get to
put it to such good use!
This Christmas God has given me big ideas for the kids…
well maybe the ideas aren’t big but when you are trying to buy gifts for 15 –
40 people and then travel 8000 miles with them… it’s a big deal! I’m planning
to take as many water bottles, headlamps, pairs of underwear, watches, coloring
books, crayons and key chains over as my bags will allow! I’m also excited that
I will be able to buy bigger things like shoes and soccer balls in Maputo (the
capital city).
Here are a few specific things I’ve been doing to
gather donations for the kids & staff this Christmas...
Two weeks ago Genesis: the Church held it’s annual Hope
for the Holidays market. I sold items hand-made in Mozambique and also
collected donations for the things I plan to purchase in Maputo.
I’ve also had an amazing opportunity this year at Barnes
& Noble (in Grosse Pointe, MI)… I’ve been wrapping presents for donations! I
love wrapping and I love that the donations will help us to buy Christmas
presents in Pemba this year!
I’m such a planner when it comes to things like this. I’ve
budgeted out everything from a low to high figure and how many each dollar
amount allows me to buy for. Also as the number goes up it allows me to splurge
a little more and buy good shoes for each child and a few fun things for the
kids to share… like a few remote controlled cars =) Who doesn’t love a remote
controlled car?!
I’m happy to say that I’m right around my low figure and I
think after wrapping gifts this Friday and Saturday I will have enough money to
buy all the kids (in the house) new shoes! And these are just my efforts alone!
So I guess that means it time to get back to my own
fundraising.
But one last thing… I’m featured in the Christmas video
this year, so be sure to check it out, it's only 2 minutes long.
Support Update:
I’ve raised 68% of the funds needed for my trip in January
and 21% of my goal for monthly support for long-term ministry.
Prayer Requests:
- With 20 days before my trip, I’m starting on some of my
final preparations. Just that I wouldn’t feel overwhelmed with all that I need
to accomplish in 20 days.
- I sent my visa application off on Monday (passport
included). Join me in praying that I filled everything out correctly and that I
will get everything back in a timely manner.
- That God would continue to give me peace and direction
about the role I’m in. That He would give me more ideas than I know what to do
with and the resources to see them through!
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