I literally sit here and am so amazed at how much the Lord had provided for me. At the beginning of the month I didn't even have half of the money I needed and as of today (if all my math is right) I am down to 276! the Lord is faithful, that's for sure! but I never did doubt that I would get the money.
now its just the whole getting the money there before June 6th, but I need to let that go and trust God!
continue to keep myself and the rest of the team in your prayers!
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
28 days! :)
First a money update, I only need 480! And I have no doubt in my mind that God will provide that for me.
Since there are only 28 days until my plane takes off I thought I'd write something different than just an update on money. More of a my thoughts, feelings, the way God has provide, that sort of stuff!
First off, I'd like to say thank you to everyone who had donated money to me. And also a huge thank you to people who donated items to the auction. And an even bigger thank you to the person who gave me 567 of their extra funds. I don't know who you are but I am so blessed by your generosity!
At first I didn't think I was going to get the money I needed, why? Because it was going slow and it seemed like no one was donating money, then I found out I had needed the money for the plane ticket and I wasn't sure how that was going to work out. But God stepped in and said "Maggie, stop, I got this!". I cant say how he had it or what happened that made me KNOW I was supposed to be going to Spain, but trust me, He did and He made it known that I was making the right choice by going to Spain!
Many of you know that I have spent the last 3 summers in GA working at Camp Grandview as a counselor and I was torn with the choice I had to make. What you don't know is even after I made my choice to go to Spain I still applied to camp. However, I never heard back from them and that to me was God telling me, "Girl you made the right choice". As much as I'm going to miss all the campers and my friends, I know that Spain will be just as amazing and I look forward to seeing what God has planned.
I am so in awe of everything that has happened, and how God has provided every step of the way. Some people wonder why I'm not stressed about not having all the money yet or anything for that matter, and to put it simply, I know God's got it and I know Spain is where I'm supposed to be this summer.
I have never been overseas before and I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I have never been on a plane ride longer than 2 and half hours, and I know basic Spanish. It will definitely be different over there.
I know God has amazing things planned and I cant wait to be able to share with you. I'm also excited to experience a new culture and I know part of my heart will be left there, every place I have gone on a missions trip to a part of my heart was left. We need this culture link seminar at my church sometime last year and one of the activities in our small group was to draw something that meant something to you or something like that. Well I drew a cowgirl boot and I'm not sure what else, and then we were supposed to go around the table and tell the person what we thought the picture meant. When it was my turn I didn't want to do it because I really don't like being the center of attention and having people look at my work. Anyways this guy Matt had said that he could tell from my picture that I'm very passionate about where I go and that I have a heart for something(I cant remember!) and he also said that he could tell I leave a part of my heart every place I go, and some other stuff. But he's right, I do. I'm glad I was a missions major and I'm glad I keep getting opportunities to go places. However, I've been thinking about my major and things and how I don't know what I want to do with it, but I think I'm not supposed to just be a missionary in one place. I don't like being in one place for too long, I get antsy. But who knows. :)
Anyways this entry is pretty long and you're probably bored so I'll sign off! Keep praying for me and the rest of the team!
(the picture below is from my house auction last Saturday)
Since there are only 28 days until my plane takes off I thought I'd write something different than just an update on money. More of a my thoughts, feelings, the way God has provide, that sort of stuff!
First off, I'd like to say thank you to everyone who had donated money to me. And also a huge thank you to people who donated items to the auction. And an even bigger thank you to the person who gave me 567 of their extra funds. I don't know who you are but I am so blessed by your generosity!
At first I didn't think I was going to get the money I needed, why? Because it was going slow and it seemed like no one was donating money, then I found out I had needed the money for the plane ticket and I wasn't sure how that was going to work out. But God stepped in and said "Maggie, stop, I got this!". I cant say how he had it or what happened that made me KNOW I was supposed to be going to Spain, but trust me, He did and He made it known that I was making the right choice by going to Spain!
Many of you know that I have spent the last 3 summers in GA working at Camp Grandview as a counselor and I was torn with the choice I had to make. What you don't know is even after I made my choice to go to Spain I still applied to camp. However, I never heard back from them and that to me was God telling me, "Girl you made the right choice". As much as I'm going to miss all the campers and my friends, I know that Spain will be just as amazing and I look forward to seeing what God has planned.
I am so in awe of everything that has happened, and how God has provided every step of the way. Some people wonder why I'm not stressed about not having all the money yet or anything for that matter, and to put it simply, I know God's got it and I know Spain is where I'm supposed to be this summer.
I have never been overseas before and I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I have never been on a plane ride longer than 2 and half hours, and I know basic Spanish. It will definitely be different over there.
I know God has amazing things planned and I cant wait to be able to share with you. I'm also excited to experience a new culture and I know part of my heart will be left there, every place I have gone on a missions trip to a part of my heart was left. We need this culture link seminar at my church sometime last year and one of the activities in our small group was to draw something that meant something to you or something like that. Well I drew a cowgirl boot and I'm not sure what else, and then we were supposed to go around the table and tell the person what we thought the picture meant. When it was my turn I didn't want to do it because I really don't like being the center of attention and having people look at my work. Anyways this guy Matt had said that he could tell from my picture that I'm very passionate about where I go and that I have a heart for something(I cant remember!) and he also said that he could tell I leave a part of my heart every place I go, and some other stuff. But he's right, I do. I'm glad I was a missions major and I'm glad I keep getting opportunities to go places. However, I've been thinking about my major and things and how I don't know what I want to do with it, but I think I'm not supposed to just be a missionary in one place. I don't like being in one place for too long, I get antsy. But who knows. :)
Anyways this entry is pretty long and you're probably bored so I'll sign off! Keep praying for me and the rest of the team!
(the picture below is from my house auction last Saturday)
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Money Update
I only need 553 more dollars! by June 6th.
Also a fun fact, my plane leaves a month from today! :)
Also a fun fact, my plane leaves a month from today! :)
Monday, May 19, 2014
house auction
Today I was a house auction in which I did the food for. We kept it simple and only had a few things, but I would like to thank my momma for helping with all of it(not so much the selling food itself cuz she was off bidding on stuff, ;)) and I would also like to thank Dawn Kurtz for donating eggs, bread, and cookies! Thank you both so much!
I made 110 dollars, which isn't bad for a house auction, so I think we did good for it. I also would like to thank the Spain team from last year who have given me 98 dollars from there Chick Fil A sales last year.
With those two things combined and of course donations from other people, I now have 1742. Which leaves a little over a thousand that I still need by June 6th.
I made 110 dollars, which isn't bad for a house auction, so I think we did good for it. I also would like to thank the Spain team from last year who have given me 98 dollars from there Chick Fil A sales last year.
With those two things combined and of course donations from other people, I now have 1742. Which leaves a little over a thousand that I still need by June 6th.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Update
The auction went very well, I want to thank Sonya Valentino for helping out in the morning, and my very best friend Caitie Stitzer who helped me all day! And of course my momma, who helped with everything, yall are such a blessing to me and I appreciate everything you did! I made a little over 700 dollars, which brings my total to 1,418 dollars. Which leaves 1,382 still needed.
Yes, I am a little concerned that I don't have the money yet, but I have no doubt in my mind that God wants me in Spain this summer.
So with that said, I still have the Kornfiend's meat market fundraiser going until the end of June, and I have a new fundraiser with party lite candles. It is my goal to sell 200-300 candles, I know that's a big number but I have no doubt I can accomplish it. So be prepared to be asked to buy a candle!
Continue to pray for me, and the 7 other team members who are going. There is another girl from PA who I will be flying with, her name is Julianna, she also happens to be my Spain camp partner. :) There are 6 individuals from Indiana as well, I honestly can't remember all there names. But please keep them in your prayers too!
Yes, I am a little concerned that I don't have the money yet, but I have no doubt in my mind that God wants me in Spain this summer.
So with that said, I still have the Kornfiend's meat market fundraiser going until the end of June, and I have a new fundraiser with party lite candles. It is my goal to sell 200-300 candles, I know that's a big number but I have no doubt I can accomplish it. So be prepared to be asked to buy a candle!
Continue to pray for me, and the 7 other team members who are going. There is another girl from PA who I will be flying with, her name is Julianna, she also happens to be my Spain camp partner. :) There are 6 individuals from Indiana as well, I honestly can't remember all there names. But please keep them in your prayers too!
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