So much has been going on. I have been working, going to school--even in the freakin' summer (I know I'm crazy--I just want to be done with school), going to church.. Just living life, ya know?! I have some really exciting news. Its something I prayed about A LOT! When i say A LOT... I mean A LOT!
God just really put it on my heart to use my time this summer to serve others. My church just purchased land in Jeremie, Haiti, and plans to begin construction of an orphanage, school, and church are underway. There are over one million orphans in Haiti and it is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and one of the poorest in the developing world. I have always had a desire in my heart to work with hurting children and this opportunity came about. My heart has been moved to bring help and hope and love to the people we minister to. My youth group is taking a team of young people to Haiti July 11-18 and I will be going with them. We are going to bring resources and encouragement to the people that live in Jeremie, Haiti, and planting seeds of a long term relationship with them. We will primarily be focusing on the young people in the area and showing them the love of Jesus will be our first goal. On the trip we will also visit an orphanage in another city that is already in operation and we will serve the orphans and the staff there in whatever way we can. I know this will be a life-changing experience for me and I pray it will be life-changing for those I will have the opportunity to serve in Haiti as well. I pray that we will develop relationships that will last for many decades to come.
I will be sure to update you on the trip in the future when i get home (: I am sure i will have PLENTY of stories to tell!
I am SUPER SUPER EXCITED!
-Georgia Rae
“Therefore I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to your name.”-2Samuel 22:50
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