"Hello" From The Other Side Of The World!

WOW! I am finally able to blog once again!  We have successfully made it to the beautiful country of Mongolia!  I was not able to blog while in Beijing, because of the internet restrictions their in China.  But, Praise God, I can in Mongolia!

I do not even know where to begin, sharing about what has already happened on my trip.  So, let's just start from the beginning.  I flew out of Pensacola very early on Thursday Morning, headed to Memphis.  Once there, I met up with David and Mary Boyd (the National BGMC Directors).  The 3 of us then flew to Seattle, Washington where we met up with our two other team members: Judy (a children's worker from Michigan) and Brian (a Children's Pastor in Las Vegas).  Once together, we had a 9 hour layover in Seattle, so we had hotel rooms to rest...it was already needed...by Thursday at 9:00, we were boarding our eleven and a half hour flight to Beijing, China!  What a night that was!  We finally arrived in Beijing at midnight on FRIDAY NIGHT (their time)!! haha...talk about confusing the body! We got to our wonderful hotel around 2 a.m., and crashed for the night.

The next day was unbelievable!  We got up and, after a delicious breakfast, headed to THE GREAT WALL!!!! I was sooo excited!  Who knew that at 21 years old, I would have the opportunity to experience something so awesome!  We rode a chairlift up, and then took off climbing.  I was the first person to ever take Buddy Barrel on the Great Wall!!! :)....We then rode toboggans down the side of the mountain to the bottom! That was an experience in itself!  Once we left, we went to a restaurant, where we had some typical Chinese food...uh ummm....(those who know me, know that I love my Chinese food back home)...well, needless to say, I didn't love this...haha...I was o.k., but just not my favorite thing to eat.  We then headed back, and got some rest.

On Sunday, we went to BICF (Beijing International Christian Fellowship).  This is a church for "foreigners" to attend.  We had the opportunity to have lunch with the Senior Pastor and his wife...(tell you more about them at home)...This church holds 8 services every Sunday.  Several different languages are the reason for so many services.  We went to the Praise an Worship of the Mandarin Chinese service.  I have never experienced something so amazing in all my life.  To stand in an auditorium, with several hundred Chinese people, listening to worship that I have no idea what is being said, but to feel the presence of God so real, and so strong, that I could not help but join in worship, and weep in the presence and spirit of my God, who is the same God very present in Beijing, China!  Such an awesome experience!  We then heard the pastor preach in the English service, where there was probably 850 to 1,000 people in attendance.  What a day! We then had a great lunch, and headed to the Hard Rock and Harley Davidson Shop.  We then went shopping at the "Pearl Market".  That was an interesting experience.  "Special For You Today"!!!! haha...We had a great time...and then, for the big finally of this day, we had a foot massage!  What a way to wrap up the day!

We then got up early this morning, and boarded the flight for Mongolia.  It is good to finally be here, where we will be ministering for a week.  We will be teaching workshops each morning to approximately 200 Mongolians, and then showing them how to do KidQuest, a kids crusade, each afternoon.  We will do that tuesday through Thursday.  And then, they will present this crusade on Friday and Saturday under a huge tent, that holds about 2,000 kids!  So, we teach them how, and then they do it!  So, that way, we know it will continue long after we leave!  How exciting!  We are truly apart of history here in Mongolia!

Please keep us in your prayers over the next 8 days.  I was very sick before we left on our trip.  I had to go to the doctor, and I was a little worried about traveling, but I came anyways.  The first few days was a little tough...I tried to hide it well, not wanting to mess up anyones trip, but I was truly sick.  But, God has really giving me a healing over the past day and a half, and I am so thankful for that!  I am feeling much better today, and have much more energy (which I need a lot of for this week)!  But, please just continue to lift us up in your prayers, as we make a difference on the other side of the world for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!  Mongolia, here we come!

The Love Of Jesus: The Greatest Gift of All

I cannot believe that this week has already come and gone.  We have had the best time here in Honduras, ministering to the people.  I stand in awe at how God will use my life when I simply stay surrendered to Him, and allow Him to manifest his spirit through me.

Today was a bitter sweet day, as we said goodbye to many new friends we have made this week.  These people are no longer strangers, but dear treasures that I will forever hold near to my heart.  I say a special prayer for them tonight, that as we leave, God will continue to bless and protect their lives.  There is such a need for a loving heart, and I pray they continue to reach their nation for our Savior.

Elman and Myself

I found out that I will officially be the sponsor of Elman!  God brought him into my life this week, and he will carry a piece of my heart forever.  I cannot wait to be able to pour into his life, and know that I am making a difference in preparing him for his future.  He is so smart and caring, and I know that God has great things in store for Elman's life!






As we said goodbye to over 100 children today, we gave them gifts of candy, toothbrushes, toothpaste, pencils, bubbles, and so much more.  As I watched each child pass by to receive their gift, I felt in my spirit, that as they walked away with some candy in their hand, they were walking away with so much more in their hearts.  We had the opportunity to pour the Love of Jesus into the lives of these children for the  past week.  As they left today, I could tell we had given them so much more than some cute prizes; we had given them the Love of Jesus!  Their faces lit up as we hugged them and told them we loved them, and it was obvious that some of them were feeling a love they had never experienced before.  What a humbling experience to know that God used us this week as vessels for His love to flow through.

There is always someone in our life that needs to know the Love of God.  We carry a gift in our heart that is more precious than anything else we can offer to a hurting or lonely soul.  The Love of Christ is the greatest thing that we can give to those around us.  Never allow a moment to pass you by that you are not surrendered to God so that His love can flow through you and touch other people's lives.  We carry the greatest gift...will you give it away?

Welcome to my Bloggity World

I am so excited to be a new blogger!!!  Angie has got me hooked while we have been in Honduras.  I look forward to getting to know so many new people, and make many new friends.

To kick off my new blog, I am going to have a giveaway (Angie suggested it, and she said I would love all of you)!  I have posted a poll on the sidebar of my blog.  Please participate, and in the comment section of this post, please give me your name and answer.  If you are an anonymous commenter, please include your email address.

Me and my buddy, Carlos

When I return from Honduras, I start one of my Kid's Crusade at Sneads Assembly of God.  Traveling to many churches and camps doing crusades is what I do during the summer months, along with being a full-time Children's Pastor!  On the heels of this event, I will be leaving on August 5th going to Mongolia for 2 weeks for a Missions trip alongside David Boyd, the National BGMC Director.  What an amazing opportunity!

 I hope to post daily while I am on this trip, and I would love to hear back from all of you!  Please keep me in your prayers as I travel and do what I believe God has opened the door for me to do!

Don't forget to comment and tell me your answer to the poll on the sidebar!  All CORRECT answers will be in the drawing for a GREAT prize!  (An awesome t-shirt--created especially for you-and a music CD of Claresa Moore!)

So comment, leave your t-shirt size and the answer to the poll!