March Newsletter

More than I Imagined
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” Ephesians 3:20

If you’ve heard me speak in the last 8 months chances are, you’ve heard me talk about this verse and about how God is doing MORE. Well, my friends, He’s at it again.

As I’ve prepared to go to Swaziland, my job description has been pretty fluid. This fluidity has left lots of room for me to imagine what I would do in Swaziland. I was imagining myself teaching English, mentoring young adults, and encouraging nationals and missionaries. I didn’t know if I would get to do any of these things, but I secretly hoped that I would.

Then, two weeks ago my hope was put to the test when I found out that I will not be able to go to Swaziland. This news surprised and confused me, so I started to pray. As I prayed, God reminded me of all the things I was looking forward to doing in Swaziland: teaching, mentoring, and encouraging.

At the same time Global Partners mentioned that I might be able to go to Haiti. Since I have a strong relationship with the missionaries there (the area director Dan Irvine was my pastor all through high school) I sent them an e-mail, listing all the things I was hoping to do in Swaziland.

Shortly after that, the Irvines contacted me to tell me that all the things I had been hoping to do in Swaziland are needs in Haiti! This week, Global Partners officially reappointed me as a one-year missionary to Haiti. I am very excited that God is taking my same passions in a new direction. He really does do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine!!

What I’ll be doing in Haiti
I am hoping to get to Haiti this May. Since the budget is a little less than my Swaziland budget, and since there is such a need there, this goal is very plausible.

Once I get there I will start taking language classes and preparing to teach. In the fall I will be teaching 3 levels of English classes to adults. These adults will be a mix of believers and non-believers, and I can’t wait to meet them all!

In addition to this, I may help debrief and direct short-term teams that come to Haiti.I am excited about all these things, and can’t wait to see what MORE God will do.

Prayer Requests and Praises:·
Logistics – lots of little details to take care of as I switch destinations and prepare to depart ·
Perseverance – finishing time in States well·
Cultural Preparation – different going to live in a country I’ve never visited·
Family time has been great. God’s moving in my whole family.·
Praise God for his provision and direction

The Number Crunch
Prayer Partners – 100% (over 100 people are praying for this ministry!!)
Funding – 94% (before Haiti budget change)
Total Times Speaking – 25
Number of Churches Visited – 21
Ways God has Advanced His Kingdom – Too many to count!!