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Like I said in my latest Blog entry, God is faithful and awesome enough to get me to Haiti! I received my passport earlier than I had originally anticipated, and have almost all of my paperwork for the trip turned into the Church. In the beginning I needed $600 in 31 days, and I am very glad to say that in only two weeks I am almost fully funded! I only need $100 left, and then I am all set! I am honestly nervous about going to Haiti, it is a whole new experience, and just something I’ve never done before. I’ve never been on a mission trip, and I’ve never gone to Haiti. It’ll be completely new to me, but I trust God, and I know I will be alright. I am called to go to Haiti, to go on this mission trip, to serve and love on, and “be” Jesus Christ to these people. So, despite my nervousness, fears, bad energy, whatever, I’m going to Haiti. God’s already there. I will remain calm, and safe. God will protect me, and all will end well. Thank you again for the prayerful and/or financial support to my mission trip to Haiti, God bless you, and thank you again!!
Lots of love, Melody
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About a month or so ago, I came across the book, "The Circle Maker," in Books-A-Million, and recalled it was a book that my bible study leader had recommended. I immediately ordered it cheaper online, and starting reading it the second it came in. It is a book on prayer, communicating with God, and finding out what He wants for your life. It’s about circling and praying around dreams, and fears, dedicating both to God. A little off to the side, a little while back I had been at Church, and was reading over a missions pamphlet. As I read it, I heard God say very loudly, "I'm calling you." But He didn't say where. Wishing to be obedient, I asked Him where He wanted me to go. I just felt He wanted me to go soon. I knew the next Mission Trip was Haiti, so I asked God to let me know if that was where He wanted me. Another young adult mission trip was coming up sometime this year for Botswana. I didn't know where to go, and I prayed to God to let me know where I should go. I specifically asked if He would speak through someone else and let them tell me where He wants me to go. The next day, without thinking much about that prayer request, Ms. Kadie Duncan came out of nowhere, pointed at me and said, "You're going to Haiti in the Name of Jesus." What else did I need? Of course as a human I doubted, but chose to trust God anyway, and go forward as if I was going to Haiti. I started circling Haiti in prayer, and emailed my youth pastor, who forwarded my email to our Church's missions department. Of course, when a trips spots are all taken and someone says, "God says I'm going to Haiti" it honestly doesn't sound too believable, or possible. But God!! The woman at missions replied to me, and I was told I'd need a substantial amount of the total $1,800 and a passport immediately, as in, 24 hours. I didn't exactly have in 24 hours, but I pursued getting my passport, where God performed a miracle all His own. I called one post office, and they said the earliest date they could get me in for a passport appointment was March 1. Of course I was a bit discouraged, but chose to trust God anyway. The lady on the phone redirected me to call the county clerk's office. I prayed the whole time the phone rang saying, "God, I trust You. I trust You. I trust You. I trust You." Then a woman answered the phone, and after I explained the need for a passport by the end of February, she said, "I can get you in this week, how's Tuesday at 3?" Tuesday, my day off, 3PM, 3 being a special number between God and I, and it was in the afternoon, which was perfect. That alone was amazing. At my passport appointment, my number was "117" Halo being my favorite game, and Master Chief is Spartan number 117, so I felt like God wanted me to know this was going well, like He wanted me to relax. I still felt discouraged up and down, not really sure if me going to Haiti was truly supposed to happen. A little while later, Pastor Chris told me my best chances of going would be turning in my money first. I didn't exactly have it, and so I reached out to someone who very kindly and generously lent me the money I needed. Today, 2-7-17, my name was officially added to the team, and just like God told me in the first place, I'm going to Haiti. However, I do need to fund my trip still, and would also so so so appreciate some prayer! I only need $600, so I believe it is very possible to get this in 31 days! I absolutely 110% appreciate any sort of gift you could donate to my missions fund, and would like to say thank you in advance! I will try my best to thank everyone personally, but if for whatever reason I don’t, please know I appreciate you and your donation to the mission trip! If you cannot donate, that is okay! Thank you again, and have a great day!
Thank you very much and lots of love, Melody To donate, click here! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/account/478673/ (Thank you!) |
Melody C.God has given me the natural talent as a writer. I felt Him encourage me in the direction of using my natural skill in writing for Him, instead of investing in skills that were basically going to waste. I have been writing my whole life. I love to answer questions, give advice, and share experiences. I hope you enjoy it, and I pray that God speaks through me and to you. If there are ever any typos, please ignore them. They will be fixed as soon as I notice them. Archives
February 2019
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