Our church always challenges us to pray that God gives us a word for the year, something to focus on for 365 days. This year, my word is "GO". The Lord woke me up one day and said, "Go." He reminded me of Matthew 28:19," Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." This was such a break-through! For a long time, I felt bad for not feeling the need to go overseas to do international missions. However, God has been working on my heart and now I KNOW that it is time to go.
Brian and I will be going on an international missions trip this year. Right now, we are looking into either the Dominican Republic or Haiti. We would love to go to Haiti, to see our sponsor child of almost 2 years, Wood Erlens Delva. He is 5 years old and is so precious. We will be going on our missions trip this year in the Fall. We would love if you would join us in prayer as we prepare our hearts for missions, and seek to discern God's will for where He would have us go. Also, if you feel led to help us financially, please feel free to contact us. We would greatly appreciate your efforts in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
After much prayer, Brian revealed his word for the year, "Surrender". He has sought the Lord through prayer and Scripture, and is challenged and excited to practice this spiritual discipline of surrender this year. I am very proud of his efforts, and growth as a Christian man.
Brian and I had the awesome opportunity to participate in the 2011 Haiti Walk with New Missions, a missionary organization that is based out of Florida. We will go through New Missions to go on our mission trip later this year. :) Check out the video on the following link. If you look close, you can see us walking in 2 shots. Yay Haiti!!
Also, take a look at the slide show of still photos from the walk. Great pics!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/haitiwalk/sets/72157625724554979/show/
January 21st: TIME TO CELEBRATE the BIG 2-9!
Brian turned 29 this year and we had a low-key, yet fun celebration. I made him his favorite strawberry cake with whipped icing, and decorated the house in honor of him. He asked for the 400th year Anniversary Family Edition of the Thomas Nelson King James Bible, and he was excited to receive this gift. I made sure that he got a few smaller, fun items just to let him know that he is loved. Also, we celebrated his birthday at our Commissioned LIFE Group fellowship event. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY! Next year is the big 30, so we are going to go all out to celebrate!
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