The BBQ fundraiser went great! I was blessed with receiving over $1,000 in donations! I am now at about 58% of my funding! God is so good! Please continue to pray! I know God will provide it!
If you would still like to give financially to this trip, the deadline is September 1! If you feel led to do so, thank you so much!
I am getting so excited for what God is doing and will do!
Thanks for the support!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
HELP NEEDED!
Hello!
I am currently working on my homework for training in Elgin, IL. One of my homework assignments is to interview someone who is a new immigrant to the United States from Italy! I do not think I know anyone like that! If you do please let me know, so I may get in touch with them! Thanks!
In His Love.
I am currently working on my homework for training in Elgin, IL. One of my homework assignments is to interview someone who is a new immigrant to the United States from Italy! I do not think I know anyone like that! If you do please let me know, so I may get in touch with them! Thanks!
In His Love.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
UPDATE #3!
God is so awesome! I had my final meeting with my proctor from the University of Memphis who is overseeing my internship through international teams. Our meeting was quick in the sense that we got everything done with no problems! I am registered for everything that I need to be school-wise. Also, I thought I had to do additional work for the class, but it turns out not to be too bad! Also, a blessing!
Please continue to pray for my Visa application. My proctor has agreed to send a letter to the Italian embassy if need be to help me get into the country for a longer period of time! The letter will simply state that I am able to use this mission trip for school credit! My funding is also coming along more swiftly! I have less than a month to get the rest of my money either pledged or fully funded, so PLEASE be praying for that as well! I can't wait to see how He will provide!
In His Love,
Lindsey
Please continue to pray for my Visa application. My proctor has agreed to send a letter to the Italian embassy if need be to help me get into the country for a longer period of time! The letter will simply state that I am able to use this mission trip for school credit! My funding is also coming along more swiftly! I have less than a month to get the rest of my money either pledged or fully funded, so PLEASE be praying for that as well! I can't wait to see how He will provide!
In His Love,
Lindsey
Sunday, August 1, 2010
UPDATE #2!
Ciao!
Just thought I would give an update of everything going on with preparation for my trip! God has been so good! I was getting a bit discouraged with the fact that funding was not happening too much. I was completely reliant on God to move but in the nature of my humanness it was frustrating. But God has definitely revealed His power and awesomeness this week and has definitely reminded me of His glory and how much He will provide! I am currently at 17.6% of all my funding. This includes one time gifts as well as pledges. If you feel led to give you may do so through iteams.org/give or can mail it in! You can do donations or pledges, either way!
Also, if you know of anyone who is need of "odd jobs" being done and is willing to aid in bringing Christ's love to the people and refugees of Italy. Please let me know or give them my information!
More great news, I was able to speak to/Skype with Rachel Uthmann today, the wife of the family I will be working with in Italy. We discussed funding as well as visa applications. I have spoken with the Italy consulate and originally believed I would have to make an additional trip to Detroit, MI to fill out my application. But thanks be the God that I only have to travel to Franklin, TN to apply and then send off the application. I have also received my homework to begin training for my internship, everything is just beginning to fall into place!
With my internship so obstacles are coming up, but nothing God can't take care of! I have spoken to my advisor at the University of Memphis who approved me to apply for the internship class. But she is saying that it may not work to be eligible for the University of Memphis.
Some prayer requests!
-God would just continue to teach and guide me in a spiritual aspect for my trip
-God would continue to provide funding in any way possible for my trip (I have learned not to put God in a box with this!)
-All of the visa information would "pan out" and it would be no trouble at all
-The new program being constructed in Italy, and the team that already is and will be over there
-Basically, "Lord do what you do!"
God is so good! I cannot wait to see not only what He does while I am there, but also in preparing me for this trip! He has been revealing His character and power and greatness, nothing like it!
In His Love,
Lindsey
"I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness."-- Isaiah 42: 6-7
Just thought I would give an update of everything going on with preparation for my trip! God has been so good! I was getting a bit discouraged with the fact that funding was not happening too much. I was completely reliant on God to move but in the nature of my humanness it was frustrating. But God has definitely revealed His power and awesomeness this week and has definitely reminded me of His glory and how much He will provide! I am currently at 17.6% of all my funding. This includes one time gifts as well as pledges. If you feel led to give you may do so through iteams.org/give or can mail it in! You can do donations or pledges, either way!
Also, if you know of anyone who is need of "odd jobs" being done and is willing to aid in bringing Christ's love to the people and refugees of Italy. Please let me know or give them my information!
More great news, I was able to speak to/Skype with Rachel Uthmann today, the wife of the family I will be working with in Italy. We discussed funding as well as visa applications. I have spoken with the Italy consulate and originally believed I would have to make an additional trip to Detroit, MI to fill out my application. But thanks be the God that I only have to travel to Franklin, TN to apply and then send off the application. I have also received my homework to begin training for my internship, everything is just beginning to fall into place!
With my internship so obstacles are coming up, but nothing God can't take care of! I have spoken to my advisor at the University of Memphis who approved me to apply for the internship class. But she is saying that it may not work to be eligible for the University of Memphis.
Some prayer requests!
-God would just continue to teach and guide me in a spiritual aspect for my trip
-God would continue to provide funding in any way possible for my trip (I have learned not to put God in a box with this!)
-All of the visa information would "pan out" and it would be no trouble at all
-The new program being constructed in Italy, and the team that already is and will be over there
-Basically, "Lord do what you do!"
God is so good! I cannot wait to see not only what He does while I am there, but also in preparing me for this trip! He has been revealing His character and power and greatness, nothing like it!
In His Love,
Lindsey
"I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness."-- Isaiah 42: 6-7
Sunday, July 18, 2010
REMINDER!
Hey ya'll just wanted to throw out a reminder to those of you who have spoken to me about being able to give financially for my trip.
First of all, thank you so much!!!! I truly am incredibly grateful for you being able to and answering God's call to give!!
If you still plan on giving my deadline is August 15. If you need to do it at a later date please message/text/call me about it. I just really need to know where I am financially for this trip. If you have given already please let me know. I do not need to know the amount I just want to make sure all donations have been credited to me.
Also, just a reminder that there is the option to give monthly if you choose to do so. I believe there is a way to specify that online; I know for sure you can if you do it through the mail.
I do have some good news! I found out (reread more closely rather) that I only have to have the first two months as well as training costs by this deadline. I just need to have the rest of it pledged before I leave.
If you cannot give, I understand. PLEASE be praying for God to bless this trip, not only financially but in every aspect of what He has called me to do. Also, that He would just provide opportunities to create funding.
If you know of anyone needing work done, and would be willing to donate financially as compensation please let me know!
In His Love,
Lindsey
Amount Needed by August 15: $5,000
Monthly Pledges Needed: $2,000 per month
Total Amount Still Needed: $14,100
First of all, thank you so much!!!! I truly am incredibly grateful for you being able to and answering God's call to give!!
If you still plan on giving my deadline is August 15. If you need to do it at a later date please message/text/call me about it. I just really need to know where I am financially for this trip. If you have given already please let me know. I do not need to know the amount I just want to make sure all donations have been credited to me.
Also, just a reminder that there is the option to give monthly if you choose to do so. I believe there is a way to specify that online; I know for sure you can if you do it through the mail.
I do have some good news! I found out (reread more closely rather) that I only have to have the first two months as well as training costs by this deadline. I just need to have the rest of it pledged before I leave.
If you cannot give, I understand. PLEASE be praying for God to bless this trip, not only financially but in every aspect of what He has called me to do. Also, that He would just provide opportunities to create funding.
If you know of anyone needing work done, and would be willing to donate financially as compensation please let me know!
In His Love,
Lindsey
Amount Needed by August 15: $5,000
Monthly Pledges Needed: $2,000 per month
Total Amount Still Needed: $14,100
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
UPDATE!
Hello!
So my garage sale went great! God is SO good! I was able to raise $750 from that fundraising event. I currently now have $1,750! That means I still need $14,250. I realize that this is more than the number I had told you in the last post, I honestly don't know if I was just terrible with subtraction or what, but this is the correct amount remaining. Please be praying for the funding to come through. If you feel led to give the link is down below. Also, if you know of anyone needing "odd jobs" (i.e. babysitting, house sitting, pet sitting, cleaning, organizing, etc.), who would be willing to donate the money they would have paid me to International Teams for my trip, please let me know! I have 2 months left to raise the money!
I have finally finished my internship contract for my trip, pertaining to the University of Memphis. I am also working towards the application for short-term missions at my home church, Central Church in Colliierville. I am trying to really get ready for everything, I have about 3 months left until I leave for Italy, so be praying for God to provide and prepare in EVERY way.
In His Love.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
UPDATE!
So I am really praying about my funding for this trip! So far I have raised $900, leaving me with about $11,100 more to raise, but GOD WILL PROVIDE! And I can't wait to see how! Next weekend (June 25 & 26) I will be having a garage sale where all funding will go to my trip. If you have anything to donate let me know, or just come to my mom's house if you would like to browse all the stuff :) I have been able to get more prepared mentally and spiritually I believe as well. God is revealing how to work with people of all ages, in situations I will believe I will encounter. I have also figured out my room arrangements!
Please continue to pray, love you all.
In His Love,
Lindsey
Please continue to pray, love you all.
In His Love,
Lindsey
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