September 2011

"I expect & hope that I will not fail Christ in anything but that I will have the courage now, as always, to show the greatness of Christ in my life here on earth, whether I live or die." Phil. 1:20

“That I will not fail Christ in anything, but that I will have the courage”. In January, I will be moving to Haiti! Nope, it’s not just another trip….I’m moving there! This probably doesn’t come as any surprise to anyone, moving to Haiti is all that I’ve talked about since my first trip in 2008. God is good and He is faithful, and I’m finally going. I love the verse in Psalm 37 that says, “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart's desires.” He certainly has, and the cool thing is…He is the one who placed this desire in me. Although it seems like it’s been forever since my first trip, it’s only been about 3 years. And those 3 years have been full of amazing adventures that He has sent me on, in Chicago, Haiti, Colombia, Denver, Pittsburgh, and so many other places. I don’t think it’s possible to ever get used to being used by the Creator of the Universe. Around the time that I found out that I was moving to Haiti, my best friend found out that she was moving to Arizona. We were both getting to do things that we had been praying about for so long, and we were shocked that Jesus had answered our prayers! Obviously, we knew He answered prayer, but He listened to us…we started giggling because we were absolutely terrified and we had no idea what to say.

It’s crazy to think that before I was even thought of, God had a plan for me to move to Haiti and represent Him! It’s humbling and absolutely terrifying that He trusts me with such a task.

The closer January gets, the more terrified, excited, and amazed I become. I have no idea what my time in Haiti holds. I only know that God will work, He’ll blow my mind (like He always does), and He will give me opportunities to share His love in ways that I couldn’t even dream of.

I know with all of my heart that the last two years wouldn’t have been nearly as incredible, if I didn’t have people like you coming alongside me with prayer, encouragement, and support.

Each of you have blessed me tremendously in many different ways, and I would love for you to continue to work with me to further God’s Kingdom in Haiti. There is no way that I will last in Haiti if I don’t have a good support team here in the States; people who are willing to both pray for me, and financially support me.

I currently have a two-year commitment in Haiti, I don’t know what happens after that. I’m totally up for anything that God has in store. But for the next two years, I’m in need of approximately 22 people to come alongside of me to help to share the love of Jesus and give $50 a month. I absolutely understand that that’s a lot of money, if you feel led to give something else, please do! I’ve never had to raise full-time support, only for a trip to Haiti every once in awhile. God never ceases to amaze me when the money starts coming in. I think that Mother Teresa said it best when she said, “Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God – the rest will be given”.

I know that the money will come, and that God will absolutely be glorified when it does. Thank you so much for your prayers, encouragement and support. I’m so excited to be updating all of you while I am in Haiti, and sharing the things that you are investing in.

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Would you mind taking a minute to let me know if God laid it on your heart to support me prayerfully or financially? Thanks!

Send support & notes to: Cornerstone Baptist Church 218 S. Bloomington St. Greencastle, IN 46135