Last spring they visited me in Indy...at the top of the Monument with my cousins.
My wonderful aunt and uncle!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Off to South Carolina!
I'm heading to South Carolina to visit some family for the long weekend! I've been talking to my aunt and uncle for the past few months and we were keeping my visit a secret from my cousins...but they are smart kids and 2 of the 3 have guessed that I'm coming. Oh well--it may not be a surprise, but it sure will be a fun time! I love these guys:)
Monday, April 18, 2011
Saturday Evening with the Chin
The Chin people are a Christian people group in Myanmar and are being persecuted for their faith. They are fleeing Myanmar and are sent to various communities around the world. I am lucky enough to live close to a growing Chin community! My church has been partnering with a Chin church and there are various opportunities to serve: clothing drive, household goods drive and partnering with a family to help them get used to life in the US. When these families arrive in Indy, they have the clothes on their back and whatever belongings they could get out with. They don't speak English, have a job, a home or know about the US culture.
I've had a desire to get involved some way, but didn't know what that was...until a few months ago when our young adult group decided we wanted to partner with the Chin young adult group from our partner church. We had a meeting with their leadership group and decided to meet once a month.
Our first meeting with the Chin group was Saturday night and it was so awesome! It wasn't exactly as we expected, there were many more teenagers than 18-30 year olds like we asked them to bring, but it was fun. We learned some Chin dances and then taught them some classic American dances like the electric slide and the macarena...haha. We played games and got to know one another. I'm pretty excited for future events and more fellowship time with them!
I've had a desire to get involved some way, but didn't know what that was...until a few months ago when our young adult group decided we wanted to partner with the Chin young adult group from our partner church. We had a meeting with their leadership group and decided to meet once a month.
Our first meeting with the Chin group was Saturday night and it was so awesome! It wasn't exactly as we expected, there were many more teenagers than 18-30 year olds like we asked them to bring, but it was fun. We learned some Chin dances and then taught them some classic American dances like the electric slide and the macarena...haha. We played games and got to know one another. I'm pretty excited for future events and more fellowship time with them!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Grandpa George
Today would have been my Grandpa's 75th birthday...I miss him so much!
This is the last picture I have with him...taken last February, three short weeks before he went to meet Jesus. I sure do miss him...
He was such a stud...
and he loved his cars...
God is Good!
My Uganda trip is PAID IN FULL! I just love how God provides--all $3,300 is in my account:) This summer will be my 9th Global Expeditions mission trip and each year I'm reminded of how God provides! I estimated the amount I've fundraised over the years...God has provided $24,626!!! There were some years that the money came in very early and other years it came in the DAY BEFORE I left! However, every year, by the time I got on the plane to head to training, I have had everything I needed. It is nice to not have to worry about raising funds right now, but work on preparing myself spiritually to lead my team.
I'm so anxious to learn who my co-leader is! I want to start talking, planning and praying with him for our team! Pray that I get a co-leader soon and that many more students will sign up and that their funds will come in. I just want to go to Uganda! Only 81 days:)
I'm so anxious to learn who my co-leader is! I want to start talking, planning and praying with him for our team! Pray that I get a co-leader soon and that many more students will sign up and that their funds will come in. I just want to go to Uganda! Only 81 days:)
Monday, April 11, 2011
Gifts for MAs
I love making things. A little over a year ago, I purchased a sewing machine and I had great aspirations to make lots of things with it. However, I get busy and that is one thing that gets pushed aside. This weekend, I had some free time and was able to sew.
I'm making little drawstring bags for each of my MAs (Missionary Advisors) for my Uganda trip. MAs are what make the team work well. They are over a small group of same gender missionaries and their job is to encourage, challenge and hold their groups accountable on the mission field. I was able to serve three times as a MA and one time my Team Leader gave us little gifts of inexpensive, practical items that were a major blessing while overseas. Since I've been a Team Leader, I've done something small for each of my MAs to make sure they know how much they are appreciated. This year, they are getting these bags filled with small goodies to make the trip easier.
I'm so pleased at how they turned out! I only have one completely finished, but the rest will be done in no time...I do still have 85 days until I leave, so I think I'm ok!
I'm making little drawstring bags for each of my MAs (Missionary Advisors) for my Uganda trip. MAs are what make the team work well. They are over a small group of same gender missionaries and their job is to encourage, challenge and hold their groups accountable on the mission field. I was able to serve three times as a MA and one time my Team Leader gave us little gifts of inexpensive, practical items that were a major blessing while overseas. Since I've been a Team Leader, I've done something small for each of my MAs to make sure they know how much they are appreciated. This year, they are getting these bags filled with small goodies to make the trip easier.
I'm so pleased at how they turned out! I only have one completely finished, but the rest will be done in no time...I do still have 85 days until I leave, so I think I'm ok!
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