This is just a continuation of what I started last year with missions. I love what God has done in me during the last year after my Malawi trip. I am excited for the team to go to Malawi in November, but as for me... God has called me to love on the Cambodians this October 12-24th 2011!
I am really excited as to what God will do! Thanks to those who have supported me in prayer and in with funds so far.!!
Woohoo!!
More information on Agape International Missions that works against sex trafficking and loving on abused and abandoned individuals: Agape International Missions (AIM)
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Eva: love flows here.
Eva here-Love is a funny thing. It's transcends all of my expectations. On this trip, I have seen love in the most tangible form. It's definitely in the smiles of the children, their laughter and within the context of their hope beyond their circumstances.
Yesterday (Wednesday here-it is a 9 hour difference from USA to Malawi), we spent time at the COTN compound in Mtlisiza with children from the feeding program. met a wonderful woman by the name of Ester. She was a house Aunt to orphan girls. We also saw the women of the widows program which was amazing since they are being trained to become self sufficient now in creating crafts and sowing.
Today (Thursday) we spent time visiting the town of Muzu where we spent time to do a benefit concert to raise the funds for the borehole back in November 2009. We spoke with the chief of the area who let us know that he had a damaged borehole that hadn't been working for 3 years. So we too part of the funds raised and paid for it today. All around us we had children who gathered and were skeptical at first... but then I introduced myself to them (incorrectly) in Chichewa of course! Lol. It was so funny. I tried to say "what is your name?" and said something like: tooth is your name? They laughed at me of course. I would too :D
The men who were brought to fix the borehole, fixed it within the next few hours. They were done. This borehole should provide water for thousands of people in the region. Love truly flows from Africa. This is a picture of the men working on the borehole:
And the borehole is done.
Until later
Tionana!
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Yesterday (Wednesday here-it is a 9 hour difference from USA to Malawi), we spent time at the COTN compound in Mtlisiza with children from the feeding program. met a wonderful woman by the name of Ester. She was a house Aunt to orphan girls. We also saw the women of the widows program which was amazing since they are being trained to become self sufficient now in creating crafts and sowing.
Today (Thursday) we spent time visiting the town of Muzu where we spent time to do a benefit concert to raise the funds for the borehole back in November 2009. We spoke with the chief of the area who let us know that he had a damaged borehole that hadn't been working for 3 years. So we too part of the funds raised and paid for it today. All around us we had children who gathered and were skeptical at first... but then I introduced myself to them (incorrectly) in Chichewa of course! Lol. It was so funny. I tried to say "what is your name?" and said something like: tooth is your name? They laughed at me of course. I would too :D
The men who were brought to fix the borehole, fixed it within the next few hours. They were done. This borehole should provide water for thousands of people in the region. Love truly flows from Africa. This is a picture of the men working on the borehole:
And the borehole is done.
Until later
Tionana!
- Posted by Eva l :) using BlogPress from my iPhone
Friday, July 23, 2010
Eva:The battle of control (PS 10 days left!)
Eva here--
So we made it! All of the funds were raised, including some extra funds for the momentous event of leaving for the continent of Africa for our entire TEAM! We have 10 Days left! I'm pretty excited. I still feel like I might forget something... eek! That's the only part of all of this I'm sorta nervous...strangely I've been fine when I think about traveling nearly 1/2 way across the world?
Building up our departure, I've been having issues with the crazy disagreements (small ones), all around frustrations, weird dreams, illness... including a sizable headache that lasted all of yesterday! What I have to say to that is: HA! Today I laugh at the face of adversity or more like: squint-in-the-day-light. I have tried to let go all of the lame stuff that has occurred recently without having a complete melt-down, or have it completely steal my joy. Honestly I have had my moments...which were honestly quite chaotic.
My God is good. Even when times are hard. That is the most important. I am staying pretty optimistic. Especially today :) I am very realistic: that with any mission event, we (as a team) might come into some issues/disagreements/setbacks. That happens whenever you do anything unknown and you are open and flexible to God's calling... Spiritual attacks are all over the place! I'm just saying this from direct experience. It is also non-exclusive to mission trips, but in our daily lives as people of God.
Change happens, no matter HOW much a few of us Type-A perfectionists like to plan stuff. I'm on my way to "recovery" in the level of being a perfectionist. This level of planning has always been a survival mechanism for me..."the master of my own destiny" as I've been told?? ugh! That is such deep level of deception that has taken a stronghold on my mind. Granted, I control my actions (free will) but it takes a lot for me to realize (again) that it's not all about me. It is one of those life-long lessons where I will need to be constantly reminded. This level of control manifests itself within the amount of work I take on, how I do it and how I balance my time (which has been extreme levels of trial and error). I am the type of person that freaks out if this post I am writing on this blog has improper spelling and is grammatically incorrect.. lol!!!
I'm in a constant state of learning and re-learning that life is full of situations that I can't control. I don't always give that impression. I am pretty laid-back as well. I am trying my best to not let this level of control hinder the team or myself at all:
Proverbs 19: 21 (NLT)
"You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail"
So, I'm pretty convicted. Proverbs is so straightforward. It's pretty amazing. I'm working on giving God the rest...I'm still a work in progress... now were is my checklist..?
:)
So we made it! All of the funds were raised, including some extra funds for the momentous event of leaving for the continent of Africa for our entire TEAM! We have 10 Days left! I'm pretty excited. I still feel like I might forget something... eek! That's the only part of all of this I'm sorta nervous...strangely I've been fine when I think about traveling nearly 1/2 way across the world?
Building up our departure, I've been having issues with the crazy disagreements (small ones), all around frustrations, weird dreams, illness... including a sizable headache that lasted all of yesterday! What I have to say to that is: HA! Today I laugh at the face of adversity or more like: squint-in-the-day-light. I have tried to let go all of the lame stuff that has occurred recently without having a complete melt-down, or have it completely steal my joy. Honestly I have had my moments...which were honestly quite chaotic.
My God is good. Even when times are hard. That is the most important. I am staying pretty optimistic. Especially today :) I am very realistic: that with any mission event, we (as a team) might come into some issues/disagreements/setbacks. That happens whenever you do anything unknown and you are open and flexible to God's calling... Spiritual attacks are all over the place! I'm just saying this from direct experience. It is also non-exclusive to mission trips, but in our daily lives as people of God.
Change happens, no matter HOW much a few of us Type-A perfectionists like to plan stuff. I'm on my way to "recovery" in the level of being a perfectionist. This level of planning has always been a survival mechanism for me..."the master of my own destiny" as I've been told?? ugh! That is such deep level of deception that has taken a stronghold on my mind. Granted, I control my actions (free will) but it takes a lot for me to realize (again) that it's not all about me. It is one of those life-long lessons where I will need to be constantly reminded. This level of control manifests itself within the amount of work I take on, how I do it and how I balance my time (which has been extreme levels of trial and error). I am the type of person that freaks out if this post I am writing on this blog has improper spelling and is grammatically incorrect.. lol!!!
I'm in a constant state of learning and re-learning that life is full of situations that I can't control. I don't always give that impression. I am pretty laid-back as well. I am trying my best to not let this level of control hinder the team or myself at all:
Proverbs 19: 21 (NLT)
"You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail"
So, I'm pretty convicted. Proverbs is so straightforward. It's pretty amazing. I'm working on giving God the rest...I'm still a work in progress... now were is my checklist..?
:)
Monday, July 5, 2010
Down to the wire..
With only 27 days to go, the team an I are gearing up for the Malawi trip! We are officially departing August 1st and the deadline for the funds is still July 17th, 2010.
Officially we have purchased our tickets with the $2700. All of the team members and I are still fundraising for the remaining: $700.
I'm still pretty excited regardless. Right now I am still gearing up for the information on water purification and safety. My team member Whitney is in charge of the wound-clinic. These are some of the services that we are offering when we get to Malawi.... but again... who knows what God has in store??
Also this weekend of July 10th-11th we will be commissioned with the remaining missionary teams (Romania, Uganda and Indonesia) in the main services at Bridgeway Christian Church.
~Eva
Officially we have purchased our tickets with the $2700. All of the team members and I are still fundraising for the remaining: $700.
I'm still pretty excited regardless. Right now I am still gearing up for the information on water purification and safety. My team member Whitney is in charge of the wound-clinic. These are some of the services that we are offering when we get to Malawi.... but again... who knows what God has in store??
Also this weekend of July 10th-11th we will be commissioned with the remaining missionary teams (Romania, Uganda and Indonesia) in the main services at Bridgeway Christian Church.
~Eva
Monday, May 24, 2010
Status
Ok! Status update. I'm currently looking forward to the events to come. :) I'm still working temporary and that will be lasting a few weeks longer (which is sad).
Personally: I'm getting prepared for the shots etc. I'm not afraid of needles so that's cool. It's pretty pricey but I've saved my personal money along the way so that's positive (and I know I need to get booster shots too).
Right now I'm at a status of about $2000. The cost and fees when up for the tickets a little bit so I'm shy $1900. As far as time is concerned, I'm a little further than half way, but I believe that the Lord will see me through this :) The due date for funds (last date) is July 17th. Thanks so far for all of those who have donated thus far thanks! :D
If you haven't received your Thank You note in the mail... be looking for it very soon! (I was a little late in dispersing..oops!)
In Christ's name-
Eva
Personally: I'm getting prepared for the shots etc. I'm not afraid of needles so that's cool. It's pretty pricey but I've saved my personal money along the way so that's positive (and I know I need to get booster shots too).
Right now I'm at a status of about $2000. The cost and fees when up for the tickets a little bit so I'm shy $1900. As far as time is concerned, I'm a little further than half way, but I believe that the Lord will see me through this :) The due date for funds (last date) is July 17th. Thanks so far for all of those who have donated thus far thanks! :D
If you haven't received your Thank You note in the mail... be looking for it very soon! (I was a little late in dispersing..oops!)
In Christ's name-
Eva
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Thanks so far!
Amazing! I thank you for all your contributions. I have officially received a little over half of the amount needed. Stay tuned for more info to come... And check out
Bridgeway Malawi Blog :D
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Bridgeway Malawi Blog :D
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Letters :)
If you haven't already received one, I have mailed out support letters. Check your mailboxes!! :) That is all.
PS Thanks for supporting me in this journey so far.
PS Thanks for supporting me in this journey so far.
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