Short update

Sorry for the long silence. Life has been busy the last couple weeks. Two Sundays ago, I was able to share my ministry at Agape Baptist Church in Stockton, MO. I also sent out letters to 16 Christian colleges. A friend allowed me to print letters to send to churches, which save me quite a bit of money. it is fun to see God provide for the needs of the ministry.

Last week, my dad was given time off to rest and regain his health. We are traveling to visit with family for the next few weeks. Hopefully all the country air will give him a boost. :-) I can already see a difference in his energy levels. Pray for wisdom in decisions he has to make in regards to his future health.

Please pray that during these next few weeks, I can share my ministry in the churches we visit. Pray also for wisdom in choosing tickets to go to China. I have to buy a roundtrip, and I need one that can be changed in case I decide to stay longer in the country. Pray that i can get a 10 year visa approved. This will allow me to travel in and out of China as needed without needing to renew the visa every time.

Please pray for my brother Josh and my brother-in-law Phil. Both were working, and each hurt a foot. Both are needing to get xrays... Pray nothing is broken or torn.

Quick Update

I have had a lot of fun over the past couple of weeks with my family. We have had several fishing trips. Yesterday, I caught 5  bass. Three were small, but two were as long is the tip of my hand to the crease of my elbow. They both weighed over a pound. Since we already have a freezer full, I threw them back.

Tonight, I was able to share my ministry with the Agape Baptist Church here in Stockton, MO. God always has things happen on His timetable, not mine. My prayer is that the people in each church where I present will see the need for this type of ministry, and either they will give to help me keep going, or they will decide to go themselves.

Special Prayer Requests:
My cousin, Hope and her family
My sister, Janna and her family
My dad
Answers from churches and colleges where I have requested to share my ministry

Home Sweet Home

Due to a storm, I was without internet for a couple of days. I have been home a few days now, and life has been busy with fun things. I have been shopping with my mom, had coffee with my sis-in-law and nieces, spent time with my other sis-in-law and her parents, went fishing with my parents, and several other things. Today was good day in church with three very good sermons.

The ministry here is gearing up for their rodeo and fireworks on Tuesday. This always a fun day with lots of visitors present. Please pray that God will use the Round-up Ministries program to bring people to Christ.

Please pray that I can begin lining up churches with whom I can share my ministry. The church here is planning for me to share either this week or next. I also, sent out letters to Christian colleges. Please pray that I can present to the students and former students who are in the college churches. My goal is to encourage more people to do what I do.

Please pray for my dad's health and decisions he must make in regards to his health. Please keep my sister Janna and her family in prayer as they continue to battle different health issues.

Time to go home

My time in Maine is almost over. I finally found a decently priced plane ticket, and even with the luggage and bus rides to the airport, I paid less than I would have flying direct. I have enjoyed spending time with my nieces, and getting to know my new nephew Landon. He is 7 mos. He had been scooting on his belly when I first came, but now he is crawling a little bit on his knees, and can almost push himself to a sitting position. The next time I see him, he will be walking and talking.

My niece Ruby graduated from K5. Time moves way too fast these days. I remember when she was little, and I would come from NYC to spend holidays with her. Elaina is two and you can definitely tell. She is so cute, that sometimes it's hard to get on to her.

Since arriving in the US, God has allowed churches and individuals to give towards my missions trips. I purchased my tickets for Nepal, now I need to work on details for China. I found out I have to purchase a ticket in and out before I can go. This means, that I will need to get a ticket that I can change if necessary because I may stay in China and teach English for one year.

Please continue to pray for my dad's health and my nephew Emmett's health.

Mini Vacation

Well, I have been in Maine for a week now, and I am loving spending time with my sister and her family. My newest nephew is so adorable! He is 7 months old, so he is the cute smiley stage as well as the crawling stage.

My niece, Ruby will graduate K5 this coming Sunday. I cannot believe how fast the time has gone since she was born. She loves to sing, and is a good helper for her mom.

Elaina is two, and that doesn't take long to find out. She is the testing stage. ;-) She is a sweet girl, and is always saying thank you when I do something for her.

I was able to give an update at 2nd Baptist Church Palermo, Maine where my brother-in-law is the pastor. I enjoy spending time with this church. Last Saturday, I was able to speak to a few of the ladies. God is beginning to use me in new ways.

I booked my ticket to Nepal. I will be there from at least January to April. Please pray as I wait for the people in China to contact me back regarding dates that I can go to help them.

Please pray also for me to find a cheap ticket home from Maine. I am trying to fly on June 20 from Portland, Maine to one of these cities, Joplin or Springfield, MO, Fayette, AR. I am needing a ticket under $300 including luggage.

Once I have my dates to China finalized, I will begin contacting new missionaries. Please pray that God will lead me to those whom He wants me to help.

What a whirlwind week! After a flight delay caused me to spend last Thursday night at JFK, I arrived at the house where I am staying in NYC on Friday morning. I freshened up, then headed to the 9?11 Memorial where I watched the Coast Guard Silent Drill Team perform. Afterwards, the Navy and Coast Guard held a reenlistment ceremony. It was awesome to watch men and women promise to defend America for another tour of duty.
I met a lady in the Coast Guard, and we chatted about what we were doing and why. She is in the US military, and I'm in God's. She is Catholic, so pray that perhaps God will use our friendship as the key to show her the truth of salvation.
On Saturday, I met up with my college roommate Amy. We had so much fun catching up and walking through the city. I returned home and prepared for my visits to two churches on Sunday.
On Sunday, I was with Pastor Humberto Martinez in Corona, NY. What a blessing that my first service in the US was a Spanish service. One lady was very touched by my ministry and gave a large personal gift to help me. The church will be sending a love offering later. I then attended 6th Ave. Baptist in Brooklyn, NY where Pastor Johnson is doing a great work. They were having a baptismal service, and had 4 people baptized! What a blessing! I played piano for the service. Afterwards, Pastor Johnson handed what I know was a sacrificial gift from his church. Every time God opens a door for me to speak in a church, He blesse me beyond what I can imagine.
Monday, I spent Memorial Day at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial on the Upper Westside of Manhattan. It was a beautiful ceremony despite the rain and cold for which I was unprepared. My friend Rachel went with me, and then my friend Sherry met us for lunch. Sherry and I then headed to the Mets Stadium for a special Armed Forces game. We saw new enlistees  sworn in to the Navy, watched several members of the Armed Forces during the first pitch, heard a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, and Sherry said she enjoyed her first baseball game. I'm so thankful my dad taught me to honor our military.
After the game, Sherry and I headed to her house where  I spent the night. We talked late into the night. I love spending time with her family who are from Guayana. The next morning, we did a little shopping, then headed back to Brooklyn for dinner with one of the former students from the school where I worked for three years. It was great to catch up with her. Please pray for Rosemary as she will be taking the Air Force exam soon.
After dinner, I went to church at International Baptist where I served for three years. It was great to catch up with old friends. Today, I stopped by the school for part of field day. I saw many students I had known during my time as secretary including some who already graduated. I then went shopping again, then met Sherry. We came home and chatted for awhile until she needed to go to the train.
After dropping Sherry at the train, I went by my friend Rosalind's house. Please pray for Rosalind as the Devil has her confused regarding some Biblical truths. Please pray I can show her the answers she needs.
Please pray for me as tomorrow, I will be making more contacts for churches to visit while I am in Maine. Pray also that I can hear from the missionaries in Nepal soon. Right now tickets from England to Nepal are at very good prices.
Continue to pray for my dad's health.

Praising the Lord for a great web designer, Tiano Scalzo. He has helped me get my website up and running, and on top of that, he has researched to find a way for me to make the site a social site where missionaries and volunteers can connect without needing Facebook. Usually a site like this costs a lot, but he was able to find free software, and the site is now ready for use. Please try it out by  clicking on Join our Network. Let me know if you run into any problems, and please pass the word to missionaries and churches. I'm sure there are many people who would love to be help to missionaries on the field, and I know there are missionaries who need the help.