Happy New Year! I wanted to share the exciting news that I am fully funded for the World Race! I remember when I first applied for the World Race and how overwhelmed I felt at the thought of raising $13,800. WOW! Thank you for all of your prayers and support! God is so faithful and He has used all of you to provide for my needs out here on the mission field.
My team, Team Jubilee, just began our fourth month of the World Race. Our team has recently undergone some changes in our leadership. Our previous team leader, Katie, has been called up to be one of the 3 new squad leaders. Her role will now be to oversee the team leaders and set up the ministry contacts in each country. Our teammate Matthew has become our new team leader. I feel such a peace knowing that these decisions were covered in a lot of prayer and were Spirit led. I also see this new season bringing a lot of unity to Team Jubilee. Please continue to pray for this time of transition.
This month Team Jubilee is partnering with New Life Fellowship in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We will be living in local villages for 5 days and 2 days in Phnom Penh each week. We have consolidated our belongings even more this month (if you can believe that!). Instead of using a hiking pack our belongings consist of a school size backpack, sleeping mat, and mosquito net. Our time in the villages will consist of building relationships with the Khmer people through teaching English, helping with meal preparation, and other activities with the pastor. I am excited to be working with the women in the kitchen and even use some of my nutrition/food safety skills.
I am still processing through last month in Thailand. The Lord really showed me the freedom that He’s given me from alcohol. Only through His mercy and grace was I able to walk in full freedom in the bars to build relationships with the women working as prostitutes. What used to be a stronghold He has redeemed and used for His glory. During this time He also dug at some deeper roots in my heart. It is a painful process, but I know that the results will be even more freedom. A lot of it has been the awareness of the lies I have been listening to about my identity and value. I am learning to take every thought captive and to speak His truth and Word over myself. I am learning how important it is to put on His full armor each day.
Thank you again for partnering with me and the work that the Lord is doing. I am so humbled and honored by your generosity.
