It's been almost 2 years since my feet have been on African soil and couldn't be happier to be heading back with 16 others from Lake Sawyer in August!
It's been great to be focused on nursing school the last couple of years,
but I'm so very grateful to have the opportunity to squeeze this trip in
before I finish the last two. The process has been tough at times but
stretching, exciting and clearly God organized! I don't sit still well and
always love a new adventure…especially when the Lord is in the middle!
We met Emmanuel and Betty from Zimbabwe a year ago as they told us a little
more in detail of the great need in their country. The economy is one of
the worst in the world, basic needs like bread are simply not available and
the unemployment rate in is the 90's. They are a desperately broken people
in need of some hope. They need to see the hands and feet of Jesus and know
that they are fiercely loved and not forgotten.
While we are there, our team will be building a "feeding station" to help
feed the many orphans and street children they currently work with. We will
be able to help with some of the feeding programs, have a VBS for the
children, encourage some community church groups, churches and help
Emmanuel and Betty in whatever ways they need. Personally, I will be doing
some women's programs, working with the street children and facilitating
the team discipleship and daily debriefs. All the things I love!
It's possible that this trip may include visits with possible partners for
the future as a full time missionary nurse. More to come on that later!
Please pray about whether you would like to support and participate in this
new adventure either financially, or in prayer. $3500 is required for the
Zimbabwe portion of the trip by the end of May (financial info below). A
solid group of prayer supporters is my greatest need and currently, I have
2 prayer partners for very specific needs. I would love more to join us so
please let me know if you would like to receive more specific updates on
what I am doing while I am gone to know how to be praying, and I will
gladly do so! I have learned over the years as a missionary that if you
focus on that, God takes care of the rest. It's still always a test of
faith!
It's interesting to look back at where you've been and think ahead to where
you are going. 6 years ago when I went on my first trip to the Philippines,
I would never have guessed that I would be pursuing a nursing degree and
hoping to someday be a career missionary nurse! Now I'm looking forward
and believe this is the first stop on the road to full time ministry once
my nursing degree is complete. My life with God has been a great adventure
so far and nothing is more exciting than stepping out in faith to do
whatever crazy thing He puts in front of you! I highly recommend it! : )
Joyfully,
Amy Jo Ford
Please make all checks payable to Lake Sawyer Christian Church (LSCC) and
send them to: 31605 Lake Sawyer Rd SE Black Diamond, Wa 98010
It's been great to be focused on nursing school the last couple of years,
but I'm so very grateful to have the opportunity to squeeze this trip in
before I finish the last two. The process has been tough at times but
stretching, exciting and clearly God organized! I don't sit still well and
always love a new adventure…especially when the Lord is in the middle!
We met Emmanuel and Betty from Zimbabwe a year ago as they told us a little
more in detail of the great need in their country. The economy is one of
the worst in the world, basic needs like bread are simply not available and
the unemployment rate in is the 90's. They are a desperately broken people
in need of some hope. They need to see the hands and feet of Jesus and know
that they are fiercely loved and not forgotten.
While we are there, our team will be building a "feeding station" to help
feed the many orphans and street children they currently work with. We will
be able to help with some of the feeding programs, have a VBS for the
children, encourage some community church groups, churches and help
Emmanuel and Betty in whatever ways they need. Personally, I will be doing
some women's programs, working with the street children and facilitating
the team discipleship and daily debriefs. All the things I love!
It's possible that this trip may include visits with possible partners for
the future as a full time missionary nurse. More to come on that later!
Please pray about whether you would like to support and participate in this
new adventure either financially, or in prayer. $3500 is required for the
Zimbabwe portion of the trip by the end of May (financial info below). A
solid group of prayer supporters is my greatest need and currently, I have
2 prayer partners for very specific needs. I would love more to join us so
please let me know if you would like to receive more specific updates on
what I am doing while I am gone to know how to be praying, and I will
gladly do so! I have learned over the years as a missionary that if you
focus on that, God takes care of the rest. It's still always a test of
faith!
It's interesting to look back at where you've been and think ahead to where
you are going. 6 years ago when I went on my first trip to the Philippines,
I would never have guessed that I would be pursuing a nursing degree and
hoping to someday be a career missionary nurse! Now I'm looking forward
and believe this is the first stop on the road to full time ministry once
my nursing degree is complete. My life with God has been a great adventure
so far and nothing is more exciting than stepping out in faith to do
whatever crazy thing He puts in front of you! I highly recommend it! : )
Joyfully,
Amy Jo Ford
Please make all checks payable to Lake Sawyer Christian Church (LSCC) and
send them to: 31605 Lake Sawyer Rd SE Black Diamond, Wa 98010
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