So you're anxiously waiting to meet my team, I know, I know, BUT unfortunately you're going to have to wait a bit longer to meet the 5 beautiful women on my team because I want to share a revelation I received while doing my devotion earlier today.
The Lord took took me to Exodus Chapter 35 and 36. God wanted the Israelites to build him a tabernacle. (tabernacle – a portable tent that serves as a meeting place between God and men). In order to build this tabernacle lots of resources were needed such as gold, silver, onyx stones, and a whole lot of other things. Moses held a meeting and asked the community to bring an offering to the Lord. Once the meeting was adjourned people went back to their homes and the bible says…
35:21 "All whose hearts were stirred and whose spirits were moved came and brought all their sacred offerings to the Lord. They brought all the materials needed for the Tabernacle…"
The men were like "yo I got mad craftsmanship skills" and the ladies are like "my hands are so delicate and soft they were made to sew." Excuse the narration, but this is how the bible works in my head. It's called role-playing. Everyone was so eager and willing to give to the Lord's cause that they also brought in all the gold, silver and acacia wood they had. Everyday people kept giving additional gifts that at one point the craftsman went back to Moses and said…
36: 5 "The people have given more than enough materials to complete the job the Lord has commanded us to do!"
This really wrecked me and I had an aha moment. Getting the funds for my mission trip is not about me or how well I give a presentation or how eloquent I speak, it all boils down to God. So now that doesn't mean I throw my hands up in the air and say whelp "God, go ahead and stir hearts"…that would be foolish but I have a greater appreciation and better perspective about my fundraising agenda. God is the ultimate person that can make it all happen. My prayer is that as you read this post, God will stir your heart to help support me in this journey, not because I'm asking but because deep in your heart you are moved by my passion for this mission and REALLY want to support.
P.S. This morning after my devotion I had someone stop by my apartment to hand me a $500 check. Now that's a whole lot of STIRRING 🙂
Few Updates
- Officially have a launch date: I'll be headed to Atlanta to meet my squad before we leave for Guatemala September 10th!!!
- The total trip of my cost has increased to $16,260. Since leaving my job, I've opted to purchase health insurance through Adventures in Missions, hence the increase in my cost. But at least I'll be covered 🙂
- I have a deadline of $6500 coming up August 18th which really means August 15 since it takes 3 days for online donations to process! So if you were already thinking about helping to support me, please do so as soon as you think about it again 🙂
- I had my first "Shop My Closet" garage sale and it was quite successful excited for more!
How you can Support
So if God stirs your heart to help support me financially, click "Support Me" on the left to make a tax-deductible donation online.
You can also write a check out to "Adventures in Missions" with "FATOKIMI TEMITAYO" in the memo line and mail it to:
Adventures in Missions
PO Box 534470
Atlanta, GA 30353-4470
NEW: Sponsor a Child! When you sponsor a child through Food for the Hungry, AIM will donate $50 to my account. Click on the banner to the left for more information.
With Love
