We have been working on getting meetings scheduled with local churches so that we can share our ministry in Uganda with them! We are very excited to share what we are going to be doing!
On April 19 we will have our first opportunity to present our trip to our home church, Twin City Bible Church!
Please pray that we will present the trip clearly and that Michael will be filled with the Spirit as he delivers a message to the congregation.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
E-Mailing List
If you wish to be added to our e-mailing list to receive updates periodically, you can simly send us an email with your email address included in it to rachel614@gmail.com.
We hope to hear from all of you! :o)
We hope to hear from all of you! :o)
Monday, March 16, 2009
Step 1
Well...we have completed step 1...which is
Fill out your application!
Last week we took an evening and sat for a long time while we each filled out our separate applications for the Institute at New Hope.
I completely finished mine, but I think Mike is still working on his...but needless to say we are on our way! The ball is definitely rolling and we are excited! :o)
In case you are wondering...the application is pretty lengthy. I believe it was 21 questions along with all the other typical info (i.e. name, address, etc). The questions are not just "yes" or "no" questions, they are very in depth, probing questions.
An example might be- "What is the main motivating factor in your life?" or "What is success in your opinion?...list and explain 3 of your greatest success."
These questions took a whole lot of thought and ton of heart searching for us.
Thanks for your prayers are we continue our process!
Step 2...Print and mail prayer cards!
Fill out your application!
Last week we took an evening and sat for a long time while we each filled out our separate applications for the Institute at New Hope.
I completely finished mine, but I think Mike is still working on his...but needless to say we are on our way! The ball is definitely rolling and we are excited! :o)
In case you are wondering...the application is pretty lengthy. I believe it was 21 questions along with all the other typical info (i.e. name, address, etc). The questions are not just "yes" or "no" questions, they are very in depth, probing questions.
An example might be- "What is the main motivating factor in your life?" or "What is success in your opinion?...list and explain 3 of your greatest success."
These questions took a whole lot of thought and ton of heart searching for us.
Thanks for your prayers are we continue our process!
Step 2...Print and mail prayer cards!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Pastor Link
If you are a pastor and would like to know more about how your church can financially support our family, please email us at rachel614@gmail.com and we can set up a time to meet with you or answer any questions you may have through phone or email!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Support
As I mentioned in the post entitled "OUR PLAN", we will be seeking for groups and individuals to help support us financially while we are in Uganda. The cost for airfare and tuition at the institute will be roughly $9,000. While we are there we will not be working in a job situation where we will be able to make money. We will be attending classes, studying, and doing work around the compound.
We have been saving since we got married and we have some funds set aside to purchase plane tickets, but that money will dwindle quickly, especially with the economy the way it is. We are still developing a plan for receiving our support while we are there, but if you feel as though the Lord is asking you to help us in a financial way, you may email us at Ervin4tg@gmail.com or rachel614@gmail.com. Please make the subject of your email "Funds for Africa". That will help us to know what you are emailing about, especially if we don't recognize your email address!
We will also be needed more than just financial support! We NEED YOUR PRAYERS MORE THAN ANYTHING! We will be facing a completely different culture (no running water, no real toilet!!) and it will be difficult to adjust in the beginning. We will also be learning things, and our thinking will be challenged daily! We will continue to update you on prayer requests but definitely pray for us, please!
We have been saving since we got married and we have some funds set aside to purchase plane tickets, but that money will dwindle quickly, especially with the economy the way it is. We are still developing a plan for receiving our support while we are there, but if you feel as though the Lord is asking you to help us in a financial way, you may email us at Ervin4tg@gmail.com or rachel614@gmail.com. Please make the subject of your email "Funds for Africa". That will help us to know what you are emailing about, especially if we don't recognize your email address!
We will also be needed more than just financial support! We NEED YOUR PRAYERS MORE THAN ANYTHING! We will be facing a completely different culture (no running water, no real toilet!!) and it will be difficult to adjust in the beginning. We will also be learning things, and our thinking will be challenged daily! We will continue to update you on prayer requests but definitely pray for us, please!
Our Plan
As many of you know (and some of you may not know) Michael and I are planning to spend sometime in Uganda, Africa about 9 months from now. We are starting this blog in order to keep our friends and family updated on what we are doing both before we go and when we are there!
We are planning to attend the New Hope Institute of Childcare and Family. Mike's cousin Keith and his family are there at New Hope as missionaries. We will be going to classes daily, participating in daily chores and jobs, and spending time immersed in the African culture. Our term at the institute will be about 6 months. We will be leaving America in late December or early January and most likely returning in June.
Planning for this trip is definitely a huge task! So far, we have filled out our applications for the institute, which was a very long process. Now we are working on making prayer cards and contacting churches and individuals to help support us for the time we are there.
If you would like to know more about "Our Plan", or if you have any questions for us, please feel free to use the comment section to ask us! We will be happy to share with you!
We are planning to attend the New Hope Institute of Childcare and Family. Mike's cousin Keith and his family are there at New Hope as missionaries. We will be going to classes daily, participating in daily chores and jobs, and spending time immersed in the African culture. Our term at the institute will be about 6 months. We will be leaving America in late December or early January and most likely returning in June.
Planning for this trip is definitely a huge task! So far, we have filled out our applications for the institute, which was a very long process. Now we are working on making prayer cards and contacting churches and individuals to help support us for the time we are there.
If you would like to know more about "Our Plan", or if you have any questions for us, please feel free to use the comment section to ask us! We will be happy to share with you!
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