First and foremost, I want to thank each and every person who has read my blogs, prayed for me, supported me financially, and sent words of encouragement. This year could not have happened without any of you. So THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for joining me in serving this year.
In New Zealand you helped prepare a base for leaders from all over the South Pacific (Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, etc). Because of this, leaders were mobilized and were able to return what they learned to their countries.
In Australia you visited the forgotten Aboriginal people. Because of this, Stanley, Dandy and Rose feel like they belong and matter, and children had the opportunity to learn about God.
In the Philippines you spent time with trafficked women and put on a party in their honor. Because of this, women feel valued, worthy, and loved.
In Malaysia you shared the love of Christ with the homeless and loved on children with disabilities. Because of this, Jitzing and Lisa have food to eat, a place to rest and feel like people care about them and these precious children know they are loved.
In Thailand you played with kids all day long and taught English. Because of this, a community is empowered to share the Gospel and children have the tools to become influential leaders in their country.
In Kenya you helped build office space/classrooms for a church and helped communities know more about Christ by sharing with them and praying for them. Because of this, more people have the opportunity to learn about God and the Kingdom of heaven grew a little bigger.
In Tanzania you helped pray for a community and a women who was paralyzed for many years was healed. Because of this, Christ was known, the enemy lost, and all of Heaven threw a party.
In Uganda you helped love on people who live in the poorest communities and discussed issues with them. Because of this, hope was restored and a community will receive a well for clean drinking water.
In Ireland you enabled us to attend a conference and helped us (N squad) win a dance competition. Because of this, we were able to rest and get filled up.
In Ukraine you visited children’s hospitals, worked in the field, put on eyeglass clinics and spent a lot of time with high school aged kids; teaching English and playing sports. Because of this, children have joy, people can see and we got to spend time with the coolest family in Ukraine.
In Macedonia you enabled us to make friends with Muslim families. Because of this, our new friends saw a different picture of what freedom looks like.
In Moldova you helped us work hard in the fields, give food to the community and play with street kids. Because of this, families have hope, crops can be grown and children were able learn about God and play in a safe environment.
What you have done has not gone unnoticed. You were just as part of this as I was and I would have never been able to do this without you. When you pray, when you give, when you send someone encouragement… its more than that. It is something that changes peoples lives. Mine and the people I’ve been sent to serve and love this year.
Thanks for the idea Caley Sue
