I guess I'll just answer some,
Why? --Because God has commissioned me [Matt 28:19-20]
When do I leave the U.S.? --at the end of May, the 30th.
When do I leave the U.S.? --at the end of May, the 30th.
Where exactly will I be going? -- Oradea, Romania
How long will I be gone? --For at least a year, but my heart is open to staying longer with God's prompting.
Will I be traveling alone? --No, there are seven people moving from San Diego together. One big family!
In November of 2011 God brought Romania to my attention and I could't have been more surprised. Before then I knew absolutely nothing about Romania; even had to look it up on Googlemaps. Since then God has taken me on a journey that has tested and grown my trust in Him. Here I am, just a few months later, on a team what is moving to Romania at the end of May! Wow, God has many unknown mysteries and plans and we have to rely on Him as we journey through. My heart has grown so much! People that weren't even on my radar are now my main focus. Right now it look like when we move, we will be helping in different gypsy villages around us and a few orphanages. As a team we desire to build up a church that reflects the unbiased preaching of Jesus, being inclusive of all society. There is a huge gap between wealthy Romanians and gypsies and orphans. Even going as far as to treat each other as not human. I personally know that God's kingdom is restorative and reflective of His love that does not judge, but is open to all equally.
I'm not exactly sure what to expect as I pack up and head over, but I know that God is powerful and faithful in our lives. Please keep us in prayer this last month we have in the states, that we draw closer to God and that He prepares us for what is in store. Pray for giving, ministry is not cheap and my life is worth this mission, so are funds. Also pray for goodbyes, I am not the best at them and God has been revealing to me as I leave how much I care for everyone.
In November of 2011 God brought Romania to my attention and I could't have been more surprised. Before then I knew absolutely nothing about Romania; even had to look it up on Googlemaps. Since then God has taken me on a journey that has tested and grown my trust in Him. Here I am, just a few months later, on a team what is moving to Romania at the end of May! Wow, God has many unknown mysteries and plans and we have to rely on Him as we journey through. My heart has grown so much! People that weren't even on my radar are now my main focus. Right now it look like when we move, we will be helping in different gypsy villages around us and a few orphanages. As a team we desire to build up a church that reflects the unbiased preaching of Jesus, being inclusive of all society. There is a huge gap between wealthy Romanians and gypsies and orphans. Even going as far as to treat each other as not human. I personally know that God's kingdom is restorative and reflective of His love that does not judge, but is open to all equally.
I'm not exactly sure what to expect as I pack up and head over, but I know that God is powerful and faithful in our lives. Please keep us in prayer this last month we have in the states, that we draw closer to God and that He prepares us for what is in store. Pray for giving, ministry is not cheap and my life is worth this mission, so are funds. Also pray for goodbyes, I am not the best at them and God has been revealing to me as I leave how much I care for everyone.
