Presque Isle, Maine

This past weekend I was blessed with a trip to Presque Isle Maine with the other Global Interns for 2008. We went to two services at Presque Isle Wesleyan which were very missions focused. We heard HC Wilson preach and were very blessed by that.

We also hung out with a few families whose hearts are so missions focused, they themselves have done short term trips and their children also. They shared their stories and their dreams with us, this was incredible.

Then Ally (my friend who is going to the Ukraine with me) and I were placed in the home of the most wonderful family. Barb and Phil spoiled us rotten and blessed us the whole time. On Saturday night we just relaxed with Barb, ate pizza and m&ms (my fav.) and watched Miss America. It was great.

I was able to share my passion for the children of Ukraine with them and show them my heart. I hope that I was able to be a blessing to them in even the smallest way. God is truly great, and is giving me the best opportunities to share my heart.

Until the next time, Carpe Diem

Just kidding

Just found out about another $750, which means I now have $4458.50 raised...Sweet...God is amazing.

Almost half way

I am almost half there. I have just received the update on the faith promises and givings. So far I have been promised/given $3708.50. This means that I am almost half way there, this is so very exciting. I now only have $6165.50 left to raise! I know that there are others out there who have not given yet and who wish to so this is also exciting because I know I will reach my goal within no time. Everyone has been so faithful to our Lord, and have given Him charge of your finances and this is such a huge step in today’s world. Thank you for giving this part of your life over to God, He will surly reward you for it. Carpe Diem, Seize every opportunity that God provides for you.

I am so happy

I have just arrived back at school and things are going great. This weekend I spoke at my church (Cornerstone Wesleyan). I spoke at both of our services and the people in my church were so receptive. They came up to me afterwards to tell me how excited they were for me and how they wanted to help.

On the Saturday night a man came up to me and shook my hand and started speaking to me. The problem was I could not understand him, which caused a very blank look on my face. He then realized that I have not started my language lessons and I could not understand him speaking Russian to me. This allowed for a very humorous experience for me, and one that I am sure I will experience way more once I get there.

So for the big numbers. So for this weekend alone I was given roughly $1100 just from people handing in their cards. This does not include the money that was previously given. So for a rough total I have about $2850 raised.

That means I only have $7224 left to raise.

Thank for everyone who has already given, or has put down that they would like to be prayer partners.

Carpe Diem

Job Description

We received a list with all the different things we will be participating in while we are on our internship. This list is not complete other things will be added once we get there. Hopefully this will give you a glimpse of what my life will be like for five months.

1. Language Study (a must) we will be learning Russian
2. Teach English as a second language at Hope House, Shepard's House, First Step and Kremidovka
3. Visit and do follow up when children from the street are placed in state run orphanages with World Hope staff ,
4. Help with day camps in the summer
5. Attend all staff meetings
6. Help with hosting incoming teams (teams that come in short time we will help with)
7. Coordinate special events and celebrations
8. Help with monthly programs at Internaut #88.
9. Assist the World Hope U staff as needed
10. Write regular communications to prayer partners
11. Keep daily record of ministry
12. Submit monthly report of ministry to Field Coordinator
13. Be prepared to have Bible Studies with Shepard's House girls
14. Job shadowing and write reports.
15. Work in the gardens (with the kids) :)
16. Work with programming at First Step
17. And lots more :)