Get your Hot Dogs...

We had our first team fundraiser this past Sunday.  We sold boxed lunches with hot dogs, chips, dessert, & drink.  We grilled them fresh outside of church, so they were hot and ready to be picked up after the services.   We also got to work together as a team for the first time and it was a lot of fun.    We all worked really hard and did our part.   

I do have to say, that by the time the last customer left most of us were starving, so we started  to clean up while cramming hot dogs and chips into our mouths.  We were a sight to behold.

Anyway, the first hot dog fundraiser went well, we made about $1200 as a team, so we were really excited about that.   We did have al ot of leftovers, so we plan to sell the boxed lunches again on Sunday, June 8th.

We have also started our next fundraiser...which is selling CiCi's Pizza coupon cards for $10.00.  It's a really good deal, because the cards can be used for 12 months for a free buffet & drink each month.   So, if anyone is interested........let us know.

As for Eddie and I, we have brought in about half of our total of $3000, so please continue to keep us in your prayers.   I know God will provide in His time and way, I just wish I knew His way.

Thanksgiving

I just had to say that Eddie and I are so lucky and blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.  This trip will be long (15 days) and costly ($3000) but with God all things are possible and easy.  We have found caretakers for our 2 boys (thanks mom, dad, Lisa, & David) and the money continues to come in.  Each day brings new envelopes in the mail, little letters of encouragement, and great surprises from old friends. 

I opened 2 envelopes today and just started weeping because God is so wonderful.  It never ceases to amaze me how faithful He is to something He is willing you to do.  All we have to do is obey His call and He will make it possible, pave the way, and open all the doors.

I honestly can't stop the tears.  All I want to do is jump up and down and sing and shout (but the boys are napping, so that's not possible)....but as soon as they are awake we are going to dance and sing and praise Him for all his blessings!

Here is a scripture a loved one supplied today:

"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:19

Things a changing...

Well, God has made a way for us to sell our boxed lunches this Sunday after all.  We will be selling boxed lunches, which include a hotdog, chips, dessert, drink, & pickle.   We will be grilling them outside the church and they should be ready for pickup around 11:00am to 12:30.  It's going to be so much fun and the food will be delicious!    I think we will even try to set up some seating outside so families can eat right after church together.   

God is so great.......He make all things possible!

So, everyone, have your donation dollars ready and come to church on Sunday hungry!

Yard Sale

Well, we had our big yard sale this past Saturday and it was a success.  We were able to raise $300....yeah!  We were so pleased.  We just want to give a special thanks to the Stamey, Koury, and White family for donating their goods and for helping us with packing, unpacking, and selling.......You guys made it happen ....we love you guys!

We sold a ton of stuff and still had alot left over, which we are donating to the Salvation Army. 

A couple people asked why we weren't selling hot dogs and biscuits too....maybe next time.

Our next fundraiser for this Sunday was canceled due to over scheduling of our kitchen at church....so we have decided to try another approach this Sunday.   We are going to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts after the services on Sunday (if everything works out right).  Everyone loves a good fresh doughnut....so come and eat them up!

Immunizations........

Well, according to the CDC, Eddie and I need lots of shots to step foot in South Africa.  There is a whole list of immunizations that they recommend, from injections to shots to liquids......it's crazy.  So, after speaking with the international travel specialist at our local health department, we have decided upon 5 immunizations we will be getting.  

The fun will start this week, with Eddie and I getting our first doses of Hepatitis A & B and a Tetanus shot.  We are soooo looking forward to it.  

We still haven't decided upon the malaria pills or not.  The CDC does recommend taking malaria precautions, but there are a few on our team that aren't taking them.

Should we just spray ourselves with DEET 20x a day or take the safe route?   We'll see.

On to better news.......we have started to get some support letters back with money inside.  You do not know how exciting it is to see God working thru all our wonderful friends and family and to see them give in such generous ways.   We just want to say thank you so much!

Our motto these last few weeks......2 Corinthians 5:7 "We live by faith, not by sight."