1 Corinthians 15
"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

I read this verse a few days ago and shared it with a few people. I loved it right away and thought of Uganda because of the "Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord." I am getting more and more excited to go and the everyone has been so generous with their donations.

I will be buying my plane ticket very shortly. I am still waiting on making some more money, and I am currently working 40 hours a week at the Parks Department in Fort Collins. I guess that's it for now. Not a whole lot has changed, but I'll try and keep you all updated as much as possible.

Update on Contributions #2

Good day everyone! It's actually a beautiful day today in Chicago - about 40 or so, which for Chicago in January is GREAT weather. That said, I have a verse for you that I read today.

1 Thess. 5: 8-11 which says:

But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

On to business! I wanted to give you all an update on contributions. I am currently at roughly $900 total today!!! I am so excited and thankful for everyone that has contributed. I just wanted to personally say thank you to the following people...

Matt and Laura Glenn, Eric and Jackie Wedell, Papa and Nana, Piersons, Bob Banks, John and Claudia Glenn, Monica Gouty, Gary and Peggy Coutre, Kim, The Palatine Wedells :), and
Katie Pausch! I'm overwhelmed by you guys. I can't say thank you enough.

That's it for today...countdown is at about 2 months til I leave....be praying and giving thanks for everything that God has provided! Thanks everyone...

Update on Contributions #1

Good day everyone! It's actually a beautiful day today in Chicago - about 40 or so, which for Chicago in January is GREAT weather. That said, I have a verse for you that I read today.

1 Thess. 5: 8-11 which says:

But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

On to business! I wanted to give you all an update on contributions. I am currently at roughly $900 total today!!! I am so excited and thankful for everyone that has contributed