Mi Dios es Grande

How do I begin to express how I felt a few short months ago when an opportunity I had been praying for since last spring break introduced itself in a sprightly Facebook message? Well, as you can see, I expressed myself with full composure and grace (actually I sounded like an overexcited 13-year-old girl.)

Few events in my life have given me such unrestrained joy. My immediate thoughts were:

1. Oh thank you, God, thank you, thank you, thank you
2. I get to see those beautiful kids again!
3. This is exactly what I hoped for!

After Sarah told me about the opportunity, I met with the Mowery's (Back2Back site directors in Cancún), who were making their rounds in the States. It was so wonderful to see them again, and my excitement grew as I heard more details about the internship! I had been planning on asking Back2Back if they had any short term openings that I could fill, and unexpectedly, a placement came to me before I had a chance to ask! My role involves organizing and leading worship songs, putting together Powerpoints, leading music with kids in different communities, and helping mission teams connect with the kids with whom they will be interacting.

Julie and Erick Mowery

Praises:

• My flight is booked. I'm leaving June 2!
• I will be rooming with my friend Sarah Nace (she's already in Cancún, and will be there for a year) in the group home! 
• My friend Rachel who was also on the Back2Back mission trip last spring break with me will be an intern for a month in July while I am there!

Prayer Requests:

• The ability to fully enjoy my last semester here at Taylor
• To look for jobs even though I feel secure because I have the first couple months after graduation planned
• General prep for Mexico, especially for a deeper trust and joy in God
• My friends Sarah and Rachel (see above) 

Rachel (next to me) and some of our team with kids
in the Tres Reyes community

Life doesn't always fall into place the way I want it, but I am going to celebrate this awesome blessing and thank God over and over, because I am full of hope. Thanks for reading. :) 

I am hoping to raise $900 for my trip to account for travel and living expenses. All excess funds will be given to further Back2Back’s ministry. For your financial gift to be tax-deductible, please write a check to Lakeway Community Church and put “Mexico” in the memo line. Here is the address to which you can send your check:

Lakeway Community Church 
1855 Sulphur Springs Rd. 
 Morristown, TN 37813