The When and the How and the Why, but no Where?

Hey everyone! It's been awhile since I've blogged, I know. Life has been very busy. I went on a weeklong trip to Chattanooga to attend the wedding of my Young Life area director, as well as to do some fundraising, which was successful! My percentage is now in the lower 90s! Shortly after I returned, my grandmother passed away so I have been busy with family in town, etc. I am grateful that my grandmother is now reunited with her husband and is with our Savior. Life is short, ya'll, but I'm thankful for the hope we have in Jesus Christ. The challenges I've been facing this summer are further preparing me to do the ministry God has called me to.

I just bought a one-way plane ticket to Europe. WHERE? I have not yet been told of my assignment...and I am not yet 100% funded.

HOW can this be?

Well, the staff at MCYM/Young Life want me to attend the the staff conference in Germany, which starts October 27th, so, regardless of my location, I would have to fly into Germany first. They believe that I can be at my goal of 100% funded by that point. And I believe I can, too, with your help!

Please consider increasing your monthly gift! Or if you have given a special gift and perhaps can afford to give $25 a month, let me know! (See the Giving sidebar on the right hand side of this blog for more information) If you have friends or family who may be interested in giving to this ministry, send me their contact information if you can.

It is only through God's grace that I have gotten this far and I know He alone will provide the rest needed for my journey! Please pray about becoming a part of His work in the lives of military kids. YOU can change lives! I have seen first-hand the ministry of Young Life bringing kids to the feet of Jesus, and it is awesome.

When I am 100% funded, I will deploy exactly one month from today: OCTOBER 24th! Be praying for those who are currently deciding where to place me.

In the meantime, check out this great video that includes parents talking about how their teens have been affected by MCYM/Club Beyond: