Well, I hope you have heard, or at least figured out that I got married this past November. Remember that cute blonde boy from my team “Agape”? We fell in love on the trip, came back to America and got married.
For real. If you want the details visit weddingwire.com/ashleymatthewpoole
Things have been CRAZYYYYYY so forgive me if I have bypassed keeping in touch. Re send me an email and I would love to catch up. Matthew and I will be going on a short term mission trip this summer. I have attached below our support letter if you are curious.
Love you all!
Hello Friends and Family!
Greetings to you in the Name of our Wonderful Savior!
Can you give us an update? Yes. First of all, we have been deeply enjoying our new life as a married couple. Nothing has ever brought more peace and joy into our lives. Thank you all for supporting us!
We are currently living in Raleigh, NC. Matthew is pursuing a ministry degree from Southeastern, and Ashley is nannying, or rather, helping to raise, two girls, ages three and five (the cutest girls in the world!). We have been a part of the Imago Dei Church plant and have enjoyed living in community with such wonderful believers. Although this all makes for a very busy schedule, we feel blessed beyond measure.
What’s new? God has led us to an opportunity to serve Him in Uganda this summer. It is a two-week trip, after which, we will then travel over to Rwanda for a few days, reconnecting with the church community that housed us last January when we were on the World Race.
Who is the Uganda trip through? We will be going through a local nonprofit, started in 2007, called, “Embrace Uganda.” More information about them can be found at www.embraceuganda.org/. Having established themselves among three different communities, they are “committed to long term relationships…, seeking better educational opportunities for children, quality health care, and sustainable economic development.”
What will you be doing? With our team of apx. 15-20 people we will be meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the communities. Half of our time will be at Agape Children’s Village, and half will be at the remote village of Koreng (where we will have the opportunity to connect with many who have never heard of Jesus). As we travel back to Rwanda seperatly we hope to encourage the local body, as well as spend time with the dear friends and children we grew to love.
What does this have to do with me? We want you to have the joy of taking part in God’s redemptive plan in the world! We invite you to partner with us in God’s mission for Uganda. Whether financially, prayerfully, or both, we would be deeply grateful for your generosity. However, we don’t want to pressure you in giving; our desire is that you support us with a cheerful heart, motivated by love.
What is your goal? $6,000 (covers all traveling and ministry outreach costs for both of us) You can send a check directly to us, or for a tax deductible donation, make it out to Embrace Uganda, P.O Box 742 Wake Forest NC 27588. Please include “The Pooles June 2012” in Memo line.
We are so thankful to share the work that God is doing through each of you. Your love support and prayers are not over looked by our King.
Much Love,
Ashley & Matthew
“Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples.” Psalm 96:3
