So I'm going to Africa?

It is crazy to think that in just a few short weeks I will be getting on a plane for 18+ hours, heading to Johannesburg, South Africa for 2 months! I never thought I would ever have an opportunity like this, but God sure has much bigger and better things in store for His children! This semester has been crazy with school and sorority and trying to raise support, but it has been one of the most exciting so far. It is so neat to see my family and friends and even people I don't even know getting behind my vision to bring the Gospel to South Africa. I am so excited to grow deeper in my faith and experience life in a different culture. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I can't wait to see how God changes me! 

This past weekend was our last retreat with our CCP team. Man, it is so good to be around this group of people! They encourage me and push me in so many ways. These few weekends we had together have just made my excitement for the summer grow and grow. Our theme for this summer is Complete, based off of 1 Thessalonians 3:8-10. 

"For now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord. For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account,¹⁰as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face, and may complete what is lacking in your faith." 

I can't wait to see how God moves this summer and grows us all more and more into completion. We are going to Johannesburg to grow in our love for the Lord and our love for those around us. We desire to go deeper with the Lord, so that we can go deeper with people. Living life on life, running shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters. God is so very good and has great things in store for those who love them. So my charge to you is to run after the Lord with reckless abandonment and childlike faith. Go deeper. Trust harder. Stand stronger. 

Here are a few things that you can be praying for:                                                                       

          1. Support for our team. We are currently on track, but still need around $17,000 before departure on May 10th.                                                                                                                           

    2. That our team will finish the semester strong and daily follow after Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. That we would not be distracted by the things of this world and our faith in Him will grow as we prepare for the summer.

Thanks for all your support and prayer. You are greatly loved :) 

ltf