Support!

It is almost August! Where has this summer gone? Each time I speak with someone about the mission work God has laid in front of me in Latvia, the question always arises: "When are you leaving?" To this I always say "I don't know! :)". Well, when I head over to Latvia all depends on when I have reached a certain point with support. I have been in contact with churches, pastors, family and groups like a camp I used to work at (Lutheran Island Camp), the LWML, Minnesota North District, and most recently Mission Central. I guess that is what I have been doing this summer. :)

I want to ask all of you to participate in supporting God's work in Latvia through me. There are 5 ways that I want you to consider... PRAY- pray for me, the missionaries already there, and the people of Latvia. TELL- tell others about this work, and about missions in general. You are a missionary too, so of course share Jesus with others too. GIVE- financial support is needed to make this happen. also, give of your time, friendship and thoughts. Send letters, emails, facebook me, post on this blog, whatever it might be, it will be very appreciated. SEND- Whether you can be at my sending service or not, please join in sending me. I go as a missionary to a foreign mission field on behalf of those who cannot go now. Having support at home as I go with God is very important. CELEBRATE- celebrate with me as we see God's hands at work in all of this. When something joyful happens celebrate and thank God with me.

I am praying for, and am so thankful for each of you. God's PEACE!!!!

Art influence!

I have a great love for art, and as I continue to read up on Latvia, I have been finding out many new things. One of my "favorite" (the list is a mile long) artists Mark Rothko was born in Latvia! He moved to America and was an abstract artist, well known for his paintings. So, to blend things together, and because both art and Latvia have a place in my thoughts and in my heart. I added a Rothko gadget to this blog. I hope you enjoy it.