Busy already!

This is the last update from the face book page. Sounds like everyone is busy working for the Lord already:-)

Circle of Hope International Just talked to our team in
Malawi. They are doing great! They are each already off to a good start
with their projects. Rachel and Karen spent the morning teaching
children and Tyler has started production on the video. Alyssa began
play therapy with the kids in Timothy's Home today while Janel has
...started sewing. They are at the market right now buying cloth for
uniforms.

Arrived safely 5/23/2010

Well, mom and dad have not gotten the phone call yet but according to the Circle of Hope face book page the Malawi team arrived safely today along with all of their luggage. Isn't that a blessing? We will continue to update as we receive information from Janel or the team. Continue to keep their mission and safety in your prayers.

ONE WEEK!

My mind cannot accept the fact that in only ONE WEEK I will be on a plane for Malawi! I feel like I have so much left to do to prepare, but I can't figure out what any of it is. So much will be figured out while I'm there as I dive into my project. I'm so glad to have such a solid group of prayer warriors for me here in the states! Without you, none of this would possible!

I am a person who likes to make lists...to do lists, packing lists, wish lists, etc. Here is a rough list of what I will be doing this summer to give you a big picture idea.

-develop relationships with the women I'll be teaching
-help those women grow in their spiritual walks with Christ through Bible studies
-teach sewing skills to these women to help them grow in their sewing abilities
-love on the kids in Timothy's home and the other children in the orphan care program
-choose a child to sponsor
-take LOTS of pictures
-continue to develop relationships with the pastors, women at our camp, and orphan caregivers
-share Christ through home visits
-witness miracles
-grow in my personal walk with Christ
-see some wild animals only known to zoos in the states on a safari
-relax at beautiful Lake Malawi

This list will not be limited to these things alone, but it is exciting for me to see all that will be accomplished this summer! God is going to do some truly amazing things in my life and the lives of my Malawian friends!