Sooo.... I thought I would give you an update on what's been going on with me in the last few weeks :)

Everything is falling into place for the Missions Trip. Our fundraisers are set up, or being set up, money is being raised, and God is really working in my life. I am learning to step outside of my comfort-zone, and do things I'd rather not do, call and talk to people I don't know and that sort of thing. It's amazing what God can do!

Btw, I'm very excited for this missions trip in case you didn't notice ;)

Thanksgiving week was really busy, and it was a wonderful time as well. All of us girls really enjoy spending the week together in the kitchen, cooking and baking :) My family had a wonderful Thanksgiving day! We have a lot to be thankful for.

December is going to be my busy month. Besides planning for the missions trip, there is; Christmas to think about and plan for, a craft fair to prepare for, multiple Christmas parties ( 2 of which are on the same day ), babysitting on weekends, a play at church, and school. Despite the craziness of it all, I am looking forward to this month. Lots to do to keep busy with. I'm hoping to find some time to keep you all updated on things but it might be awhile until you hear from me again. Have a wonderful December!! God bless ~ Rachel

Missions Update

Hey everyone! I thought I'd let y'all know what our group that's going on the missions trip has been up to.
Well first, our group had grown from 8 people to 12, praise the Lord! I'm thrilled at all the people that are willing to go and serve the Lord in South Africa :)
We had our first missions meeting a week ago. Things are still in limbo concerning the prices of tickets and the exact date, but we do know it's going to be in the end of June, or beginning of July, and right now it looks like the tickets are going to be a little bit more expensive than we wanted to pay, around $1,500.00. We're trying to see if we can get them for $1,000.00-$1,200.00. We would appreciate your prayers concerning this :)
We figured out that we need to raise $2,000.00 each, half of it ourselves and the other half as a group. Thanks to donations from family and friends I have gotten very close to my goal. I have received $700.00 in donations and have raise almost $200.00 on my own!! God is good! I have to admit that $2,000.00 sounded like too much to raise but God is teaching me faith, and I am putting everything in His hands. Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes!
Have a blessed day :) In His Service,
Rachel

Here I Am By Downhere

This is my life song.

Here I am, Lord send me!!