Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Vanessa


About Me - I grew up in Calgary, and am turning 20 this year. I enjoy a variety of activities including soccer, badminton, tennis, card making, hiking, sewing, gardening, and swimming. I am enrolled in my 3rd out of 4 years at Olds College getting my Bachelor of Applied Science in Landscape Management.

What do I do at ABC? I am involved in children's ministry, teaching Sunday school classes and helping out in nursery. I regularly help with offering, and sometimes do greeting, as well volunteer set or clean up for various church events.

Why am I going on this mission? I am going on this mission trip because it has been a dream for me to go to Kenya and after going on a short term missions trip to El Salvador a few years ago I gained and learned so much that I knew I would love to experience something similar again.

What are you looking forward to the most? When the opportunity arose I jumped at it because I love serving our God and through this ministry I am able to work alongside our brothers and sisters in Kenya. I am most looking forward to gaining a new understanding of a different way of life, and new and strengthened relationships.

What would you like prayer for? My prayer request is for primarily health and safety on the trip as well as blessings on our relationships within our group to strengthen and grow, and the development of treasured relationships with the Kenyans.

Verse - Psalm 86:12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart; and i will glorify thy name for evermore. Psalm 86:12

2 comments:

Linda said...

Thinking of you!

Love and prayers,

Mom

Anonymous said...

Hey Vanessa!!!

Love your picture! I hope you guys are having a swell old time!!!

Melody