Murakoze! (Thank you!) Due to the previous year's SALTers being at MCC for their wrap-up, I had to wait a few extra days for my support-raising update. However, it was worth the wait to see the email I got today saying I had reached my goal - even exceeded it by almost $1000! There was $5,530.80 donated in my name, and I am EXTREMELY grateful! (You all missed a really big smile and cheer on my end when I saw that number!)
If anyone still wants to give, I have to pay for my luggage, visa and ESL "curriculum" resources myself. I could also suggest (or purchase) items for Mwana Nshuti's vocational training with your money, if you are interested.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. -1 Peter 4:10-11
Monday, July 25, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
30 days and counting...support update, etc.
Thank you all for your support - especially those of you who have made it possible for me to raise $2060 so far! That's a lot of money! I am really grateful for the people who have given money, asked me recently about preparing, or expressed interest in my upcoming time in Rwanda!
In 30 days, I head (back) to central PA for MCC training (within an hour of my previous hometown of Grantham, PA, site of Messiah College!). The fact that I am leaving soon is starting to sink in, but, honestly, I think it will take until I am actually on the plane (or perhaps until I've landed in Africa) for me to truly believe I am going to Rwanda for a year. In the meantime, my excitement is growing, my wardrobe is almost set, I'm educating myself about teaching ESL, and I have a growing collection of supplies to take with me. Yay!
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| My work clothes: skirts below the knee and short-sleeve tops. I found out I can wear pants or capris, but maybe not to work. |
For a unique donation (an 'indestructible' soccer ball), see http://www.oneworldfutbol.com/. They are a bit expensive, but seem to be tested and suitable for African conditions :) I could probably take 1-2 with me!
For people who can help me get from 45% to 100% of my support raised, please consider going to https://donate.mcc.org/project/serving-and-learning-together-salt to donate. Any amount is appreciated. Thanks!
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