freeedom

WARNING...as always.. not edited, or proof read.. but .. is with love, from the heart!


so you may, or may not have noticed that i havent posted a blog lately.
let me start by saying, I am sorry.
I am sorry for not staying in contact with all you wonderful peoples.
This past week our topic in class was 'identity and freedom in Christ'
I have been battling some lies in my life, and i really believe that I am free from them!
Today our whole dts got together, confessed, and prayed for one another regarding the lies we believe in our lives.
the lies that controlled my life,
lies of worthlessness, rejection, and self hatred.
We rejected the lies and brought in the truth about who we are, and who God created us to be.
I mean this doesnt mean i will never have a 'F@t' day again.. but it means that i finally have a good understanding of who I am.
So yea... woooo. PRAISE!

This weekend is going to be super busy!
We have been planning and are hosting a camp for the local wonderful teenagers, super exciting!
We are going to go surfing with them, play paintball with them .. all with a little friendly competition. Very Exciting! Im soo super excited about it.

Outreach is getting closer and closer, we only have two more weeks of classes.. then we all pile on a bus to Mexico city! Exciting!

hahahaha, for those of you that didnt see it on my facebook, i have a super funny story..
So when i first got here, i took my laundry to the laundry place to have it done.. cost about 10 dollars CND. Not too bad.
then we started getting into classes, learning to hear Gods voice and such.. and God asked me to give away the money i had budgeted for laundry. WHAT_!_ i am not going to wear gross dirty clothes. but i was obedient, and gave away my money.
so.. i had to learn to handwash my clothes.
At this point i was only here for like 2 weeks, i had no spanish skills, at all.
i went to the store, bought some soap, and for 2 months handwashed my clothes.

a few nights ago, talking with M (in spanish) i discover, i did not buy soap, i bought fabric softener. It even says on the bottle 'despuis la laver' or something like that .. which is AFTER WASH BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
so.. i havent actually had clean clothes in two months..
dont worry. i took 15 pesos (like a dollar something CND) and bought me some real laundry soap.


PRAISE REPORT!
our team has decided to bake and sell cookies to try to raise money for HAITI,
we took 50 brownies out last friday night to a very popular weekend hangout .. and we sold ALL of them! We anticipated about 500 pesos to come from the night, we came home with over 1400 pesos!
Praise JESUS!


any who.. i better get going.. I have a meeting in a few momentssss!


PRAYER REQUESTS!
our team still needs a significant amount of money to go on outreach, please pray for the release of these finances!
and .. prayerfully consider giving!!!!

thank you all soooo much for your support.
means soo much to me.

Got haiti on the heart < 3

not edited, or proof read.. enjoyyyyyyy

So, as i am sure you are well aware. Haiti is calling my name.

Well no, thats an understatement. God is calling me to Haiti.

My heart breaks for the Haitian people.

In the same breath, I am so excited for them.

The entire nation is hurting, and broken, and turning their eyes to God.

What an opportunity!

My team has the opportunity to share the gospel with these people.

To show them real LOVE.

My passion and hope for this outreach is to help physically.

There is obviously a significant amount of need in Haiti, and I am coming ready to work.

I wish I could truly show you how totally excited I am for this trip. For the opportunity to serve in a place that is truly in need.

Now I know what you are all thinking, wow christie, how can i help?!?!

Thats a great question!

I need prayer support!

Pray for my team

- unity - health - protection - energy - finances - language barrier - provision -

pray for me personally

pray that i will continue to seek God and His plan for my life.

pray that i will take advantage of EVERY single opportunity to serve Him, and be a shinning light to the world.

support me financially

I need to raise another $3,000 in the next few weeks, and I can't do it without your support.

If you feel called to support me you can donate online at;

www.londonaccess.ca/ywam/christie.htm

or you can send a chq/money order to my Dad

1523 Jalna Blvd

London, On

N6E3C5

your gift will go directly toward my outreach fees which cover such things as;

my airfare

the purchase of a tent I will call home for my time in Haiti

food - rice and beans baby!

transportation within haiti

and more..

thank you for following my blog.

I love you dearly.

xox