Quick Update

Lately it has been hitting me what a BIG responsibility I have taken on in the past few months.  Initially, I was a sponsorship coordinator for a US based non-profit and I wasn't in charge.  I don't like being in charge so I was OK with that.  However, God had different plans and since Nov. 1st I have taken lead of a group of sponsors/supports and we are striving to support a small ministry in rural Ethiopia (FOVC).  It's exciting and yet scary at the same time.  God knows me and He brought me along this path slowly.  I have a ton to learn and I am up for the challenge!  I am thankful for Children's Hope Chest who is umbrella organization connecting us (my sponsors and I) to FOVC in Ethiopia.  Here's a quick update:

I have 78 children sponsored and 72 to go!!  Click here to see the precious Shanto children.

We have raised $1815 of the $3000 needed for the school uniforms.  Fundraising scares me so I am thrilled that in less than 3 weeks we are at 60% of the goal.  Click here to read more about this capital project and to donate, hint, hint!

I am super excited to be leading a small team to Ethiopia next March.  Again, thankful for Children's Hope Chest whose Ethiopian staff will help faciliate the trip.  I cannot wait to get back to Shanto and hug those precious orphaned and vulnerable children.  Right now we have 6 team members and 3 more people praying about going.  I have prayed for months that the right team would come together.  I am SO excited!  Also, one of my precious neighbor kids is coming along.  He's 17 and I have known him since he was 3.  He has such a servant's heart and I am excited to take him to Ethiopia.  And my big brother and his wife are coming which is super neat!

I am also thankful for some amazing sponsors and supporters.  I am definitely not in this alone.  God is good.  I am working at putting together a leadership team for Shanto.  Praying for the right people who are committed to prayer and fulfilling James 1:27.