As you all know, I've been appointed as a missionary with Africa Inland Mission. I am still "patiently" awaiting the details of my assignment. :) But I wanted to share with you what I do know at this point...

We are waiting on confirmation from the Unit Leader in Namibia, Africa. As it appears, Namibia will be my destination for ministry! (Most of us have to slow down our speech a bit to say Namibia correctly. :) Just sound out all 4 syllables: Na-mih-bee-a.) Namibia is located northwest of South Africa. I've attached a map for easy reference. My ministry in Namibia will include working with orphans and vulnerable children in some capacity. In addition, I could be involved heavily with youth ministry and certainly I'll be building relationships with people of various ages, cultures and religious backgrounds. As soon as I receive more information about the city and ministry I'll be working in, I will send out that information. In addition to my email updates, I will be mailing newsletters. If you would like to receive these newsletters, please send me your mailing address. I will also be making prayer cards and I will get those into as many hands as possible because more than anything, I will need the support of family and friends through prayer!

My departure date is set for June 26th 2009! As I've mentioned previously Africa Inland Mission is a faith-based organization, meaning that all missionaries sent by AIM must raise 100% of their support. By May 26th I must have the required support given and/or pledged in order to depart at the end of June. Many of you have asked how to become financial partners with my ministry in Africa. If you are interested, send me your email address and I will email you that information. I also have creative ways to raise funds for my ministry through my jewelry (www.thepaperbagboutique.com) and other fund raisers I will do from now until I leave in June. So if you live around my area, let me know if you want to be involved (i.e. hosting a jewelry party, participating in a yard sale, car wash, etc.) and I will get you that information.