Going to Sudan, Africa

So on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 i got selected to go on a missions trip to Sudan, Africa. I'm super excited to have this oppertunity. Since around November 2009 i have really felt the Lords call on my life to pursue missions. As i began searching for trips my church offered i came across this one for Sudan. I never thought i would step out of my comfort zone and go somewhere like Africa. If you are reading this and you know me, you know i'm the world's pickiest eater! :) This wont stop the call Jesus has laid on my heart. The goal of this mission trip is to have teachers go love and teach the gospel to orphans. As many of you know i work at a day school with four year olds. I love trying to help them grasp the gospel. I love when little kids will say "Jesus forgives me for my sense" and "Jesus died on the cross for me". My heart absolutley melts when they pray. So after a long application process i found out i was selected along with nine other men and women to head to Africa on June 7th for 13 days. We had our first meeting today and it was really exciting to meet everyone and hear their hearts on how Jesus has led them to this trip. Very encouraging! One lady said "Jesus knew before the foundations of the earth that we would all be traveling together" how cool!

So the reason for this blog is to share with my family and friends the spiritual journey i'm about to embark on. I have to raise $4200 before June 1st and so this will be a good way to also keep people updated on how that is going. I also hope to get a paypal account set up so that people can donate in that way. Although raising money is a huge part of this trip, i know the Lord will provide that. I want to first ask for your prayers. Pray that i will Glorify Him, behold the worth and work of Christ, love orphans, be conformed more and more into His image, and come to a greater knowldge of the global implications of the gospel. The Lord is about to do some work in me and i'm excited! I want to invite you to walk with me in this amazing season He has me in. I will post pictures and updates as often as i can.

I love you guys!

Thanks for your time, prayers and support!