I attended my first meeting yesterday regarding the Mission trip. I will admit I went half hoping that maybe something in the meeting would discourage me in my thinking that I am supposed to go on this trip. Didn't happen! I came away more convinced than ever that I am meant to go. So I am moving forward on faith. I am not at all sure how this is going to happen financially, but I am leaving that up to God. My daughter once told me, If God wants something to happen and we are faithful and obedient he will make it happen. Wise words.
Some details. . . We will leave on July 12th and return July 18th. We go to Managua and then journey over to Leon in the Northwestern region of Nicaragua. The people in these impoverished villages have many needs spiritually and physically. We will be serving them in many ways, youth crusades, bible classes and other ways once we determine who all is going and what talents we bring to the mission.
I am very excited and if you would like to help towards the cost of this mission, please make a donation to Pinnacle Church 90 Main Street, Canton, NC 28716. Please put my name on it, and the church will mail you a tax deduction form. I will continue to keep you all posted on this wonderful opportunity to share Christ.

Nicaraugua ?

Dear Friends,

Last summer I had the strongest feeling that God was asking me to prepare myself for something big. Big for me anyway!. I was not sure exactly what it was, but felt it had something to do with a mission trip. The only people I told about this, beside my husband, was my small group and I asked them to pray for me, that I would be obedient to God's leading in this direction. Well, months have gone by and while I have thought of it often, those thoughts were usually that some how I had really misinterpreted the feelings that I had, because no door seem to open. But yesterday the door did open. I am not sure if I am to walk through it or not.
Our church announced a mission trip comng up to Nicaraugua. I immediatly asked God if this was it? Is this what He began preparing me for over 6 months ago? I am still not sure. But before I knew it I put my name on the "interested list"as I left church yesterday.
After coming home - I began to read about it, and think about it ... It is really hot there. I am not at all sure what I have to offer, how could I ever afford to go? Lots of unanswered questions.
But, years ago, many many years ago. I felt a strong urging by God to go out and serve him on the mission field. I did not. While He remained faithful to me during my direct disobedience, I have always felt like I let Him down. I will not again. So if this is what God wants, then He will work out my fears and finances. I ask that you pray for me and the decision that lies ahead. Pray I will know with assurance that this is meant to be. Pray for the others that are signed up to go. Pray for the hearts of those that this mission team will come in contact with. Pray!

Every year John and I make a trip into the Pisgah National forest to see the frozen waterfall. I remember the first year we happened upon this, I thought it was the coolest thing ever. So , we try to go every year. Sometimes the timing is a little off. This year the ice had only started forming on the edges. The picture is not very clear... cell phone. I had left our camera at home.
I always thought running water could not freeze. Any scientist out there want to explain this to me? They always say "leave water dripping in your sink, so the pipes don't freeze". Anyway I highly suggest a drive to see this, if you can.

I had a good Sunday! I actually worked the video in church today without help. This is something I have been fearing for sometime. And once again God came through for me.

Please pray... I have a some members of my family, whom I love dearly, that are going through
some heartaches and dealing with some major concerns. If you will lift them up in prayer, the Lord knows their special needs at this time.

If you have any prayer requests, please let me know. I will be happy to partner with you in prayer.

Have a great Week.

Mope or Hope

It has been a long time since I have written. My family has been through a lot over the last six months. We have come a long way, but have a long way to go.

I have not left the house in two days and am looking at another one home today. Starting to feel a little down and out, (well maybe more than a little), you know, the whole "why me" thing. I actually got up, then laid back down again, thinking- why bother? As I began to wallow a little in self pity, I looked up and noticed these little rainbow's dancing on my wall. The Rainbow, a symbol of one of God's promises, quickly reminded me of some of the other promises He made to me. He will take care of me, and my family. My hope is in HIM. So I decided I could live in Hope today or wallow and mope. I am choosing HOPE. Thank you, Jesus for using a little glass angel sitting on my dresser to capture the sun at just the right moment and cover my wall and my heart with rainbows this morning.

Things only get better. After getting up and deciding to make the most of today. I put on my IPOD shuffle (great invention) and the first song on was Nicole C Mullen's - I AM. The words are:
At the end of every rainbow there's a promise proven true. No matter how you're feeling now, or what you you're going thru. There will be somebody lovin' you. Deeper than the grandest
canyon, higher than the open sky. Near enough to capture every whisper, every sigh. Strong enough to hold you when you cry ... Chorus : I Am, I was, I Am the one who is to come...before... after. I'll still be what I Am and what I was. All that you need, all that you want. I Am . If you need someone to hold you because your world is falling apart, If you need a light to guide you safely through the dark, and chase away the nightmares of your heart, If you need someone to give you a purpose for your broken past, and restore the broken reservior of hope insde of you, and mercy for each morning that is new. Repeat Chorus.
I Am the rose they crucifed and buried. I Am risen from the dead, I am the Lion from the tribe of Judah.
written by Nicole C. Mullen

Is that not so cool.