I Need to Keep My Day Job!

Well, it is quite obvious that I should not take up blogging for a living since I haven't managed to post since May 8!  I have had good intentions, but life gets so busy!  ANYWAY...

So much has happened since my last post...God is providing, orchestrating, and moving in ways that continue to amaze me! 

First...My wonderful heavenly Father has laid it on the hearts of so many people to give, and the cost of my trip has been covered!  The offerings have been so abundant that I have even been able to redirect some of the giving to help another team member who is struggling to reach the goal.  Praise God!  He is so good!

Also...I have been encouraged by our teams' weekly conference calls and am enjoying seeing how God put us all together intentionally.  What a blessing it has been to hear how He is drawing His children together and giving this group of women (yes...all women!  Girl power! :) ) from so many states a fire and passion for showing His love and sharing His gospel with the beautiful children of Africa. 

One more thing...Diana, Liz, and I promoted a "Flip Flops for Orphan Friends Day" on May 25 for the 5th and 6th graders at the school where we work/attend, and God led the students there to bring in 121 pairs of flip flops for us to take to Africa for the children!!!  Here are a few pictures from the day...

The students are not usually allowed to wear flip flops to school, but they were allowed on that day if they brought a pair to share!

5th Graders!

6th Graders!

Flyers went home with the kids to promote the day.

121 Pair of Shoes for 121 of God's Beautiful African Children!!!

I can't believe that we will leave in just 3 1/2 weeks!  So much to think about and do to prepare...please pray that our entire team stays focused on the Lord and His Word - spending sweet time with Him each day.  I also ask for your prayers as I prepare for all of the events that will be happening for my family while I am gone...a trip to Michigan, youth camp for Brody and Aubrey, Boy Scout camp for Kevin and Brayden, Brayden's birthday, etc... 

Amazed by His love and grace,

Steph

"For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for Him for their sake died and was raised."  2 Corinthians 5:14-15