Things are pretty busy for me as I’m gearing up for a big summer, but I wanted to take a moment and send out a quick update…

I’m long overdue for sharing my photos from my Israel trip. I spent hours going through them, putting them into a folder I could share through a site I use to print out my photos at a decent price. It wasn’t until I finished that I realize you (meaning YOU) have to create a free account to look at them. Oops. Some of you won’t mind, some of you already have a York account, and the rest of you are probably too busy to have made it this far in my update anyways! :)

Try this link: http://www.yorkphoto.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=215501016/a=81821121/t_=81821121

In other news…

MissionLab is set to have an average of 400 volunteers a week throughout or 8 weeks of Summer camp. My main responsibility--to find ministry sites for everyone one of them! I can do all things through Christ, right? So you can imagine how heavily I’m leaning on God for the wisdom and energy I need for a task like this. A constant reminder is that I cannot possibly rely on myself for accomplished all that I’ll need to. God appointed me to this task, and He’s the One who will supply the power behind all that needs to be done.

I had a wonderful visit from Dad and Kelly. We got to play tourist for a few days, visiting a plantation, eating some fantastic food, riding a streetcar, exploring the above-ground cemeteries, and more. I enjoyed the change of pace and of course, their company. While walking along the lake shore, we met a cute little second-grader named Britney. “Hi!” she said, from the back of an SUV--she nearly startled me, for I hadn't even noticed her. I asked what she was doing and she said she was writing a song. As we were leaving, I wanted to see if she’d finished. She was sitting by a lady I assumed was her mother, but who turned out to be a songwriter herself. Her name was Pat and apparently she was a stranger to Britney up until their newfound friendship. Britney sang her song for us. Very creative, and very on key. Pat also sang one of her songs for us about the importance of prayer, and responding to God’s answer with obedience. She shared with us her story from Hurricane Katrina, and I’m happy to report that I already have some volunteers lined up this summer to help her along with rebuilding her home. People are all around us that need a friend, need an encouraging word, or even just a listening ear. I pray that I never get too busy to stop and meet the little and talented Brittneys and the strong and beautiful Pats of this world.

I also had a brief visit from my aunts Gwen and Judy and my cousin Lindsey. That was a blast! We spent a little time wandering the streets and art galleries of the French Quarter. Never a dull moment with those ladies!

I’ll be heading home this week for a much-needed and anticipated visit. I hope to see some of you! And I hope all of you have a great week and treasure the many blessings God has given each of us.

All for Him,
Hannah