I went on my first mission trip in 2003 to the United Kingdom. I went with a group called Global Expeditions (GE). It was a great trip and I had a lot of fun, but when I got back I said I wasn't going on another trip. I love missions, but I just didn't think that another GE trip was for me. God had other plans...
The following summer I went to Panama. Then in 2005, after the tsunami, I went to India. That was the most incredible, challenging, life-changing trip I've ever been on. I also went to Peru that year with IWU. The next spring break I went again with IWU to Mississippi on a Katrina Relief Trip. That summer was my first opportunity to serve as a Team Leader to Costa Rica then in 2007 to South Africa. In 2008 I didn't get to go on a trip because I had just started a new job and I used my vacation time to visit my friend in the Czech Republic. In 2009, I went to Italy then Panama over New Years. Last summer, I went to Scotland and in a few short months I will be heading to Uganda! I'm so excited for what is to come!
I've had so many opportunities to serve God overseas, and hopefully will have many more in the future. I'm blessed to have a company that allows me to have time off work for missions!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Who I am...
I've decided to start blogging and I thought it would be fitting to tell about myself in my first post--in case someone happens to read it. I work full-time for a company that helps wealthy Christians be good stewards with their money. I'm passionate about missions, teenagers, coaching and crafting. I go on mission trips whenever I get the chance. I am a youth leader/small group leader and a children's worker at my church and I love it! I coach Upward basketball in the winter and baseball in the summer/fall. I love making things (sewing, scrapbooking, baking) to give away. I also love watching football - both college (OSU) and professional (Colts).
I spent four of the best years of my life at Indiana Wesleyan University and have incredible friends to prove it. I also got a degree in Management, Business Administration and Intercultural Studies and student loans...but that's another story.
My goal is to post about my life and to share some of the amazing experiences I've had overseas.
I spent four of the best years of my life at Indiana Wesleyan University and have incredible friends to prove it. I also got a degree in Management, Business Administration and Intercultural Studies and student loans...but that's another story.
My goal is to post about my life and to share some of the amazing experiences I've had overseas.
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