The "getting ready" time is a blessing itself!

I have to start this blog by saying that Paul speaks for all of us in saying that its our open hearts to God and not our own speaking abilities that spread His love. I've never been confident in my speaking abilities, but have seen God work through me already. How humbling.

An update on my life as it starts in missions: I am currently responsible for raising $23,000 which will cover travel, living, visas and administrative costs over the course of one year. I also have a class on teaching English to finish in the near future. It all seemed so overwhelming at first. The Lord has once again put peace in my heart on a seemingly very difficult subject. I know that "in Him I can accomplish anything." And He's reinforced that sentiment time and again lately.

For anyone not already aware, I will be leaving August 17th to live in Hong Kong as a missionary for a minimum of one year. It will be my responsibility, with the help of two other girls, Andre and Megan, will be to open and teach in an English Center. We will teach paid English classes to students, people in the community, and business people throughout Hong Kong. My church, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, is also doing some really amazing things there. I hope to be of some help in setting up a mission exchange program and planting an English church. The Lord really does work in amazing ways.