FRIENDS AND FAMILY, HERE IS MY LATEST UPDATE ON FOLLOWING HIS CALL. I AM CURRENTLY ON STAFF WITH ADVENTURES IN MISSIONS, AND AM GEARING UP TO HEAD OUT AGAIN
IRELAND:
Many of you already know that AIM has asked me to lead a high school team to Ireland for four weeks starting June 19th. During that time we will be partnering with a ministry to help put on some VBS-type camps. I am so excited to see how God will use us to minister to these children. What a change from the third-world countries I have grown accustomed to, but I am eager to see even more of the Kingdom brought to earth.
SWAZILAND:
Following Ireland, I fly directly down to southern Africa. I will be spending about 3 ½ months in Swaziland ministering in the care-points AIM supports. It will be my goal to help spread the word of the devastation in that nation through blogs, photos, and videos. Swaziland is a country ravaged by AIDS and poverty. AIM has been ministering to the Swazis for several years now, and I hope to share with you many of the ways that you can be involved in the restoration of that nation.
PRAYERS:
Preparation–for my heart, mind, and body as well as for my team and both countries.
Necessities–I need to purchase a flight to Atlanta, insurance, and some other odds and ends before I leave.
Finances–I still need roughly $5,500 in my account for the remainder of Swaziland.
LAST MINUTE NEEDS:
Flight to Atlanta (two checked-luggage allowances)
Sleeping bag (able to pack small) Final Cut Express for Mac
Travel insurance (six months)
Headlamp
Please let me know if you are able to help out with any of these. I am hoping to leave for Georgia June 16th. Thank you!
In His Hands,
Traci VanSumeren
In Swaziland, one in every four children are orphans, often taking care of their own siblings.
The “Support Me!” link on the left-hand side of my blog invites you to share in this outreach in a tangible way. All gifts to AIM are tax-deductible, and with each gift AIM will send you a receipt. Checks may be made payable to Adventures In Missions, P.O. Box 534470, Atlanta, GA 30353-4470. You may write “appealed by Traci VanSumeren” in the memo section of the check if you wish.
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