I know You gave the world Your only Son....

The past few days I was able to spend near San Diego with Danielle. It was an amazing time of relaxation and calm. God showed us such beautiful things, and allowed us to enjoy Him in a very real way. We were so blessed the entire trip. (She is a GREAT trip buddy!!) I can't say enough about how much I loved seeing the ocean, walking along the shore with all the world around us foggy and gray; I think it's so beautiful.

Today I was able to go to service and it was wonderful. The message and the music were both phenomenal. I was able to hear a song I loved but I hadn't heard in a while. I'm going to post the lyrics here - they're short but powerful. It's by Hillsong, if anyone cares to download it. :) I was reminded very strongly today of what Jesus did for me, and the responsibility and the JOY I need to have in proclaiming His name to everyone, anyone I come into contact with. I need to pursue God recklessly and without hindrance, throwing off anything that is holding me back from fully living in His presence and abundance. Praise God for His mercies, for being limitless, for being loving beyond my comprehension.

Also, there's 2 weeks until I leave for New York (Sept. 8) followed 2 days later by leaving for Namibia. I can't even believe it! Please be praying that last minute details would be worked out, I'd get everything I need to take over there, and that God would bless our team from the beginning!!

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The precious blood of Jesus Christ redeems
forgiven I’m alive, restored, set free

Your majesty resides inside of me
forever I believe, forever I believe

Arrested by Your truth and righteousness
Your grace has overwhelmed my brokenness

Convicted by Your spirit, led by Your word
Your love will never fail
Your love will never fail

Cause I know You gave the world Your only Son
for us to know Your name

To live within the Savior's love
and He took my place
knowing He’d be crucified

and You loved... You loved a people undeserving

New information surfacing

Today I got a call from Rae, my coordinator from AIM. She was able to give me a bunch of new information, which was really exciting. Basically, here's what I know now:

* leave date definitely September 8, 2 days of orientation in New York, then getting to Namibia Sept. 12
* my return date is November 25, 2 days before Thanksgiving
* our team is staying the same; 5 women including me, 1 other teacher and 1 nurse included
* we will be in Rehoboth, Namibia, which is 90 miles south of the capital (Windhoek)
* we will be working with a Lutheran church there, in some type of school as well, and doing various random tasks as the opportunities present themselves
* probably will be living with elders' families or families within the church
* conditions should be pretty nice as far as Africa goes; running water, electricity, and fairly comfortable arrangements


I think that was pretty much it. I'm waiting on a few more checks to come in that I know are on their way, and that will put me right around what I need for my budget. God has been and continues to be incredibly faithful and constantly surprises me. He has done so many amazing things this year, with regards to this trip and just with my life. Please pray I would continue to seek after Him, to keep Him as my focus and my one desire.

Praying for patience & trust

Hello readers. Just a quick update. Our leave date is now September 8, set to arrive in Namibia on September 12. Still no return date. I am waiting on plane tickets as well as trip confirmation, as well as the rest of my mission support! Please pray for this, and for me to have patience and trust that God knows what He's doing, even when I have no clue! He is good, and sovereign. Praise Him! I'm so excited for what He's doing in my life.