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You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11”
Dear Partner,
In just a few days I depart for my 4th trip to Kenya! We have a jam packed trip planned with so many great activities and opportunities to bless others. I’ll tell you all about them during and upon my return, but I wanted to take a moment and reflect on God’s goodness with you all.
Earlier this year, it didn’t seem possible that a trip was in store for me. Every year, I have dozens of people interested in joining me but when it comes time to book the trip and commit, it doesn’t seem to work out (no condemnation for those sweet friends who do have a desire to go though!). When it seemed I wasn’t going to be able to go, God put on my heart “September". Meanwhile, one night while hubby was out of town, I take the boys to a food trailer nearby for dinner and have a nice conversation with an acquaintance (Heather Duncan) through my youngest son’s previous preschool class. A few days later I post my “last call” to see if anyone is interested in joining me in Kenya sometime this year! And wouldn’t you know it, that God had put it on Heather’s heart (after our conversation and becoming FB friends) that she was to join me in Kenya! And when she told her hubby, he told her she should check when my next trip was. And THE NEXT DAY I posted my call for anyone interested in joining me and she answered!!!! That is seriously amazing and you can’t explain that sort of thing except through God!
Then when I check with Bishop Titus about when is a good time for us to go this year (he helps coordinate our travel plans and guide us, etc.), he tells me “September”!
Then, when we start planning our trip, God gives me the amount of $3500 to raise for needs in Kenya. That’s a lot of money. And every time I have to do this, I cringe because I hate asking again and again from my friends and family. Over 50 different people contributed to make me slightly surpass my goal at $3530!!!
Now, I’m not going to sugarcoat things. Life is extra hectic and crazy for me right now. Satan always seems to like to stir up things for me before I leave, but I know it’s because he knows God is going to use us big time to be the hands and feet of Jesus. I ask that you pray for our families, our safety, our health, our extensive travel, divine appointments and that we will shine bright for the kingdom as ambassadors for Christ to all we meet.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us in prayer, encouragement, financial contributions, donations of items and those who are helping our families while we are gone. It really takes us all using our gifts, treasures, times and talents to work together and be the body of Christ in this dark world.
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“This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 2 Corinthians 9:12”
