So … A lot has been going on lately. As usual i suppose. Giving your life over to the Lord lends its way to being kinda crazy, at least it has been with me. Living by faith and trusting in God to guide and direct, provide and truly work things out for those who Love Him isn’t always the easiest to do. But it’s WORTH it when you hold tight, press in and WAIT on the Lord.W
I was at a standstill as to what to do next… as you may have read in my last blog. That was posted a day before the Joyce Meyer convention here in St. Paul. I was having a day… and really feeling lost… the Lord showed me the vision and I had an expectant heart that He was going to speak to me at the convention. I went and was fairly adamant with God… “LORD, YOU HAVE TO SHOW ME – TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO NEXT” – – He knows I’ll do it… as I want desperately to obey. The first night was an evening session that I got to early and had amazing seats… the end of the 7th row. As I had time to toot around.. I went up by the resource table area and saw a booth that mentioned something about a Minstry Academy. I walked over and talked to a very well spoken, pretty girl named Carlie. I inquired about what this all was… she went on to tell me it’s a Ministry Academy founded by Joyce Meyer Minstries and associated with Pillsbury College & Seminary. They work with and through the St. Louis Dream center and pair ministry education with inner city mission work (or ministry) as well. My ears perked up… so? I wondered does Joyce stop by and teach a bit? Yes… she comes over every so often, but she’s not a professor there or anything… anyway… we talked and the seed was planted. The next day, I had that on my mind… went back to the booth and asked more questions. She said I could go to school the fall & spring semesters and would be able to get my WMasters in Applied Christianity – a ministry degree which I could use in all aspects of ministry. She said that every conference they give out a $1000.00 scholarship and that tuition included room/board, books, etc. Everything in one shot. It helped to be able to talk this over with a good friend (Joyce fan) Melissa, talked to momm and Patti a bit too. WOverall… My heart and life was given its next assignment. I just knew.
So Saturday, the final day of the conference, I filled out my paperwork telling them I was interested in this, and got the school application. A lot of paperwork and prayer as to prior school credits and transcripts working out properly etc etc. (which is still in the works – please pray) WI sent everything this morning!
This Thursday as I was working on my application I got a call from Carlie at the school asking how the application was coming along and if I had any questions, she answered them, and asked if there was anything else… I said “yeh, when are you guys going to give out that scholarship?” – she responded “actually that’s why I was calling… (I thought in my head, oh I wonder who they gave it to?) – she went on to say “we decided to award the scholarship to you” – – – I said, “to who?” and she said… “TO YOU!” I was shocked… honestly. I freaked out. I was already counting my blessings at the fact that my heart was finally at peace in the decision of what the next step is for me… to just know… is a GOOD feeling. This was now just over the top God’s goodness as well…
GOD IS GOOD!
I was trying to think of ways to raise funds for tuition and living… it’s funny how God plopped this in my life now. 6 months ago I could have paid for school without hesitation… but now with savings dwindling I don’t have it. Hence getting the word out again as to what God’s doing in my life, and asking for support $ and most importantly PRAYER. This isn’t easy… in the least… Humbling experience, really.
WSo here are a few ways in which were laid on my heart to do so. First the book. 
His book, well our book… the love story between my Lord and I… called “Love Notes from My Lord”… He had me put this together in the Jan – Feb area to get ready for the women’s speaking engagement at Southbridge (which strangely enough it wasn’t shipped here for it)… well NOW IT’s HERE! It’s available for $22.oo– if I don’t have to mail it out, and $25.00 if I do. It’s a fun book, and I kid you not… many that read it… start to be given hearts from the Lord as well. Children especially. It’s neat… and I can’t wait to see what else the Lord is going to do with it!
Please send a check or cash to
Rachel Hartman
20043 Sand Creek Dr.
Jordan, MN 55352
Remember to give me your address so I can send it out.
Any other one time donations would be greatly appreciated… THANKS!
WThe other fundraisers – are a Jewelry Party – mom & I are having August 5-6 (Thur & Fri) starting @ 6:30 here at our house… where we’ll be selling some of mom’s Silpada jewelry & other cute stuff to pair it up with or just wear separate. We’ll help to add advice as to how to wear the jewelry and what it would look good with! Yeah! – – I love jewelry.
WLast is a GARAGE SALE!
This is going to be the weekends of August 19-21 and Aug 26-28. Please come and check things out… there is going to be a lot of cute stuff… and if you would like to donate good selling items I would welcome the help. (no crusty Tupperware please, hahaha)
Funds raised will be going to tuition and living expenses. The reason it’s something to fundraise for is that a large portion of this time is given to inner city mission work. 50-60 hours a week is devoted to classes and everyday but one is some sort of ministry I will be serving in through the St. Louis Dream Center. Sports ministry – street ministry – tutoring – creative arts – after school feeding program – homeless shelter – nursing home ministry – kids ministry – elementary school assemblies – and prison ministry. A variety of all of these I will be serving in over the next school year. WHOA! Therefore jobs are not allowed (or even possible to have) during the school year.
I know God wants me to go… and I don’t believe (I know) He doesn’t want me in debt to attend either… I ask that you prayerfully consider supporting me in this, every little bit helps.
That’s what’s up friends, family and blog-stalkers!
So more of these lessons God’s teaching me and things He shows me are in the near future… but He’s going to start to really download me with Biblical knowledge and more wisdom through His word and life experiences. Then… I’ll pass it on to you… my outlet avenue for now… my heart tells me I’ll be speaking to young girls… well 10-25 area… but we’ll see. I would love for you to help be a part of this next journey, as you have perhaps followed me on the last… it’s all one I suppose, as are we the BODY of CHRIST… this is just another leg of the race.
Thank You for Your Support…
it’s making Kingdom Impact – I assure you…
PRAISE GOD!
