Leaving for the mission field

This is something my friend Simon wrote about leaving for his assignment on the mission field. I feel like it sums up what I will be feeling as I leave and wanted to share his words with you.

Just finished packing my bags and the tears that I've been holding back this whole summer started flowing. I didn't know for sure I'd be leaving Saturday but now it's almost here. I am sad to leave my family and miss out on my little niece/nephew's lives for several years. I will miss the sights, smells, trees, open roads, home cooked meals, Redbox and ice cream nights, and random Costco runs.

but I must go. God calls, I must obey. People need to hear. Souls are perishing. This life is short. Heaven awaits. I miss being in the field. I miss sharing about our Lord and Savior. I miss riding my bike everyday and learning the language. I miss the food, the people. And so, I go. The time is now. No turning back.

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21

Praises and Prayers

I just want to praise God for what He is doing! I am so encouraged by each and every person who is a part of this ministry through finances, prayer, friendship, or any other way. It is a blessing to have hundreds of people working together in order to further God's Kingdom.

I am trusting God right now with a few things and would love to partner with you in prayer.

1. My VISA application. This is something I need that will get me into the country of Australia. I am hoping that comes back to me by november so I will be able to leave for Australia as soon as possible after that.

2. The rest of support! God has provided so much through you! I am so blessed and encouraged. I just need 10 more people at $100/monthly and I will be at 100%. I am hoping this comes in by Sept. 15 so I would love to have you be able to partner with me in prayer.

I want to thank you so much as well. I am praying that God continues to grow each of you closer to Himself each and every day. That His love would overflow out on you and He would bless you and encourage you just as you have blessed and encouraged me! :)

Meet the U.S. staff serving in Australia!

I am so excited to be able to serve along side other U.S. staff in Australia. Becca will be serving in Brisbane Australia which is farther north of Sydney. Erik and Maureen with their three girls will be serving on the Sydney Regional Team which is really close to Macquarie University where I will be. Please pray as all of us are finishing up support and trying to get back to Australia as soon as possible.