Tonight I found myself lying on my bedroom floor working deligently at my fundraising…sending out emails, sending out thank you cards, and trying to keep myself sane through it all. While doing this I realized…this is it! I am doing this! I remember not too long ago in September, I was lying in this same spot talking to a friend (Caylynn) on the phone about whether to embark on this journey or not. It was in this very spot that I determined I would leave on this 11-month journey to "serve the least of these."
When I reflect on how far I have already come since September, it is actually quite amazing. If you would have told me I would be close to half way to my goal (yes! half way!) and that I would be attending my first big fundraiser next weekend and putting on a 5k, I would have laughed. God has moved me and challenged me to grow in ways I never thought possible. He has challenged me to reach out to the community and to ask my friends and family for help, which was much easier than I anticipated…because apparently people want to help me!
I cannot really explain how blessed I feel when I realize how many people are supporting me and holding my hand through this journey. It is actually pretty overwhelming. So if I have not already said it…THANK YOU! Thank you a thousand times and then some to all of you who are praying for me, helping me, thinking about me, holding my hand, spreading the word, taking time to listen, reading my blog, donating, and supporting me in your own ways.
As I mentioned I am almost half way to my goal in fundraising, I have just over $6,000! That feels so good, but I am not about to rest in that. I have so many great events and opportunities coming up and I hope that you will all be a part of them. Plus I still need $9,500 to get to my goal!
The best part in all of my fundraising is that I get to have a great time at these events and spread the word of what I am doing. I can't wait to be surrounded by people who love and support me :).
Here is what is coming up:
Sunday, March 11 (2:00pm-3:00pm) at Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks is the
Fundraising Event for the World Race:
*Admission is a free will donation*
FEATURING:
**Students from the Bel Canto Studio–they will sing a variety of songs!
**Jewlery and other goodies for sale.
**Bake Sale
**Ordinary Hero merchandise. Check it out onilne www.ordinaryhero.org (If you purchase online, choose Stephanie Bauer at checkout.)
Saturday, May 5 (9:00am-11:00am) at the University of North Dakota Wellness Center in Grand Forks is the
DIVA DASH 5K FUN RUN/WALK & SHOPPING EVENT:
This is an all women's event :). Women are invited to come out for a fun run/walk! After the run, booths will be set up for shopping, information, and snacks. Bring your friends for a morning of relaxation and fun!
You can register here:
http://www.active.com/running/grand-forks-nd/diva-dash-5k-fun-run-walk-and-shopping-event-2012
You can find us here:
http://divadashgrandforks.weebly.com/ or on Facebook!
**Proceeds will benefit Stephanie Bauer's World Mission Trip. 5% will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.**
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What: An afternoon of singing and various items for sale.
When: Sunday, March 11 from 2-3pm Where: Sharon Lutheran Church, Celebration Hall Admission is a freewill donation FEATURING: The World Race is a Christian mission organization that recruits 21-35 year olds to go on a mission trip for 11 months, while travelling to 11 countries. Stephanie Bauer, director of High School youth ministry at Sharon Lutheran, felt called to go on such an adventure after going on her first mission trip this past summer. She just received her masters in counseling from UND and felt it was now or never to embark on such a journey. The cost of this trip is a whopping $15,500. On top of her recently earned student loans, she can use all the help she can get! Come out for an hour of singing, laughter, learning, and fun!! 🙂 |
Here are some great pictures my friend Cara took of me for the World Race…
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What: An afternoon of singing and various items for sale.
When: Sunday, March 11 from 2-3pm Where: Sharon Lutheran Church, Celebration Hall Admission is a freewill donation FEATURING: The World Race is a Christian mission organization that recruits 21-35 year olds to go on a mission trip for 11 months, while travelling to 11 countries. Stephanie Bauer, director of High School youth ministry at Sharon Lutheran, felt called to go on such an adventure after going on her first mission trip this past summer. She just received her masters in counseling from UND and felt it was now or never to embark on such a journey. The cost of this trip is a whopping $15,500. On top of her recently earned student loans, she can use all the help she can get! Come out for an hour of singing, laughter, learning, and fun!! 🙂 |
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What: An afternoon of singing and various items for sale.
When: Sunday, March 11 from 2-3pm Where: Sharon Lutheran Church, Celebration Hall Admission is a freewill donation FEATURING: The World Race is a Christian mission organization that recruits 21-35 year olds to go on a mission trip for 11 months, while travelling to 11 countries. Stephanie Bauer, director of High School youth ministry at Sharon Lutheran, felt called to go on such an adventure after going on her first mission trip this past summer. She just received her masters in counseling from UND and felt it was now or never to embark on such a journey. The cost of this trip is a whopping $15,500. On top of her recently earned student loans, she can use all the help she can get! Come out for an hour of singing, laughter, learning, and fun!! 🙂 |
