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.

Mission Training!

So, to the few followers to this blog, I finally have an update!

I have been getting my steps going in the support raising area. This seems like such a huge thing to tackle, but the Lord provides, and everyone says that it takes a bit to get started, and that it is amazing to see how people respond and everything happens so quickly. I have presented with a VBS group, and was able to share with them about how they are missionaries too, I answered questions and chatted with the children and other teachers and helpers there. That was a great experience and have since made a few other connections with church's to do more congregational presentations.

I am presently in Chicago and have finished my first complete day of mission training. IT IS GREAT! The people at World Mission and the other missionaries are fantastic and an honest JOY to be around. This whole experience is becoming more and more real as this goes on. God is working so significantly all over the world, including here and in Latvia. Pray that I am equipped with many new ideas and thoughts that I might be an effective vessel for the Lord, that His work be done!

When I get home, I will be attending the LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League) convention for the Minnesota North District. I will only be there for a part of it, but am looking forward to thanking them for the support that they have already given me through scholarships, and also sharing with them what my future holds as a fellow mission minded woman.

God is great, and He is faithful.

The start of something beautiful

As I set up this blog and start out this journey as a missionary in Latvia I can't help but think about the fact that this is the start of something beautiful. Many new friendships have and will continue to be formed, God's work is visible, God's peace is abundant, and He is GOOD! Even as things progress I know not everything will be easy, but just as a rose is beautiful, it still has thorns. It is my hope that this blog will serve as a means of communication to all who read it as to what God is doing in Riga while I am there, and the adventures that He leads me through.