I know its been a while since I have blogged. My month has been full of packing, saying goodbye to dear friends, and sleep. Plenty of sleep. I have been working on a few projects and trying to adjust to the newness of my soon coming departure.
It is so good to know that God's timing is perfect and that He is watching over me to deliver me out of all my troubles. He is a loving and good God. I am so grateful for His kindness.
As I am getting all things ready to leave, I have been enjoying reading a children's story in Spanish. The story gives a new perspective on Mefiboseth, the grandson of King Saul. It reminds me of how God longs to have us come and share in his kingdom, not because of our inadequacies, but because of His great love. He offers us a place at His table...the same was done for Mefiboseth! He was given a place at King David's table, even though he was a cripple, and had been exiled from the kingdom. He had run for his life, but now He was being summoned by King David. Even though Mefiboseth could not serve in the army because he was crippled, David loved Mefiboseth and gave him freely from his heart. God also loves you and me. I'm so glad that I can be a part of His kingdom.
I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and as we look forward to the New Year, mine is full of adventure. I will be starting school in Spanish, starting with a clean slate, and meeting tons of new people. I will be saying goodbye and farewell to the old, and welcoming in the new.
I love you all. I'll write again soon.
Joanna :)
"He shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory."
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
November: A Month Long Remembered
Amidst all the bustle of the holidays, my bustle is different than yours.
You see, I received some very special news on November 22nd 2007. After having an extremely successful Spaghetti Luncheon where I made a profit of $369.00 and received a check from Lebanon Lutheran Church for $500, I found out that all I had left to raise was $152 dollars per month for my trip!!!
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His love endures forever!"
These past few weeks have been so crazy, but here is a little cue as to how it went.
November 11th: I preached at Mora Assembly of God, and was blessed very generously by Pastor Jim Paydon and his congregation with $500!
November 13th: My last day working for Lunds and Byerly's was a mixture of tears and laughter. My heart has been thrilled to finally be making my goal as a missionary, but it will be sad to leave all of the friends I have acquired over the past 6 years at Sola Squeeze and in the Sign Shop.
November 18th: I had a Spaghetti Fundraiser at Lebanon Lutheran Church, which would not have been possible without the help of my dear friends, Emily Hanf, Mike Carver, Naomi Erickson, Rachel Finkenbinder, Pastor Russel Grigsby, Joanne and Beufah, from the church.
It was extremely successful. Praise God.
November 22nd: I added up all the offerings and promised support from the month of November so far, and realized that I have ALL my funds...yes you heard me... ALL my funds except for $25 per month committed. I realized that I am going to be ready to go on January 2nd! WOOHOO!
November 25th: I worshiped at Eden Prairie A/G where I spoke in two services about the work in Costa Rica and what God has done in me. They have an 8:30 am and an 11:00 am service there. I was blessed to receive a check which put me over and beyond my goal.
This month of November has been full of blessings. I give all glory to God who has made all of this possible!
Thanksgiving was incredible! I know that I have so much to praise the Lord about.
My grandmother, who is 90 years old, came to visit us for Thanksgiving and she has been an inspiration with her stories, words of wisdom and love. I am praying, perhaps rather selfishly, that God will give her many more years. I know she has lived a long fulfilling life, and that when she stands before God there will be many priceless treasures there for her. She has taught me so much.
I also had a great time with my sisters, Rachel and Sarah, who both live out of state. I am glad I will get to see them one more time for Christmas before I leave for Costa Rica. I will surely miss my family and friends very much. I am hoping that I can throw a party before I leave.
Don't ever stop believing God who is the keeper of your heart. My dreams are already coming true. Your dreams can come true as well. I praise God.
Love, Joanna
You see, I received some very special news on November 22nd 2007. After having an extremely successful Spaghetti Luncheon where I made a profit of $369.00 and received a check from Lebanon Lutheran Church for $500, I found out that all I had left to raise was $152 dollars per month for my trip!!!
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His love endures forever!"
These past few weeks have been so crazy, but here is a little cue as to how it went.
November 11th: I preached at Mora Assembly of God, and was blessed very generously by Pastor Jim Paydon and his congregation with $500!
November 13th: My last day working for Lunds and Byerly's was a mixture of tears and laughter. My heart has been thrilled to finally be making my goal as a missionary, but it will be sad to leave all of the friends I have acquired over the past 6 years at Sola Squeeze and in the Sign Shop.
November 18th: I had a Spaghetti Fundraiser at Lebanon Lutheran Church, which would not have been possible without the help of my dear friends, Emily Hanf, Mike Carver, Naomi Erickson, Rachel Finkenbinder, Pastor Russel Grigsby, Joanne and Beufah, from the church.
It was extremely successful. Praise God.
November 22nd: I added up all the offerings and promised support from the month of November so far, and realized that I have ALL my funds...yes you heard me... ALL my funds except for $25 per month committed. I realized that I am going to be ready to go on January 2nd! WOOHOO!
November 25th: I worshiped at Eden Prairie A/G where I spoke in two services about the work in Costa Rica and what God has done in me. They have an 8:30 am and an 11:00 am service there. I was blessed to receive a check which put me over and beyond my goal.
This month of November has been full of blessings. I give all glory to God who has made all of this possible!
Thanksgiving was incredible! I know that I have so much to praise the Lord about.
My grandmother, who is 90 years old, came to visit us for Thanksgiving and she has been an inspiration with her stories, words of wisdom and love. I am praying, perhaps rather selfishly, that God will give her many more years. I know she has lived a long fulfilling life, and that when she stands before God there will be many priceless treasures there for her. She has taught me so much.
I also had a great time with my sisters, Rachel and Sarah, who both live out of state. I am glad I will get to see them one more time for Christmas before I leave for Costa Rica. I will surely miss my family and friends very much. I am hoping that I can throw a party before I leave.
Don't ever stop believing God who is the keeper of your heart. My dreams are already coming true. Your dreams can come true as well. I praise God.
Love, Joanna
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