The first two months of 2015 have been full of many blessings!
The work with the ARS projects have been moving right along.
Project 1 - drilling of the water well is $100 funded the work is getting close to being completed!
Project 2 - construction of the bathrooms at the church is also $100 funded and getting close to being completed!
Project 3 - We received the proposed floor plans for the Mission House - (common downstairs with 2 bedrooms with full baths upstairs). We just completed a Pancake Fundraiser this last weekend and raised just over $1000. We now have raised $2,942 of the needed $18,500 for the project. You can take a look at the floor plans on the ARS tab on this blog.
I am working hard on the task of raising support so I can go full time with LC Ministries. It has been a joy to connect and reconnect with people and share with them the vision of LCM. I know that this direction is HIS direction for my life. I am so grateful for those who are joining our team through financial resources and those on our prayer team. I am excited about the days ahead.
I am currently helping facilitate the Perspectives Class on Monday nights as well as assist with a local Bible study group leading a small group. My work with ARS continues as well with different presentations and fundraising efforts. But my main priority is to raise support so I can go full time. Please continue to pray that I will be able to make the right contacts with individuals and families who would like to join us in this ministry.
I have been reading in 2 Chronicles 20....it is one of my favorites. These are just some points that stood out to me and I can certainly apply to my life right now.
- vs 2 ... a vast army is coming.... Sometimes the pressures of life feel like this huge army that is coming against you. Panic wants to rise up inside.
- vs 5 ... Jehoshaphat stood up, and called out to God, heartfelt and honest.... That is what we all need to do when we feel that panic rise - call out to the God who loves you and He knows what is going on in your life
- vs 15 ... God spoke - Don't be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's
Be encouraged today! I know His Word has encouraged me!
The work with the ARS projects are moving along nicely and we have pictures to prove it! The work on the water well is completed and we have running water and the faucets for the neighborhood use are working well! How exciting! People don't have to walk 1.5-2 miles for fresh water! The tile work has begun in the bathrooms so they should be finished soon! We are currently raising funds for the Mission House which will have a common downstairs and 2 bedrooms with bathrooms upstairs.
I have been working hard with contacting people about supporting the work financially with LCM. It has been fun talking with so many people about what God has before us. Please continue to pray as we press on to 100% funded. We are needing to raise $6,000/month. This is God's project and I am trusting for His provision. If you know of someone who might be interested in hearing about the work of LCM, please contact me!
As we go forward finishing the month of March and going into April - let us look for every opportunity to share the love of Jesus to everyone we meet. Ministry opportunities are everywhere!