Rite of Passage - Africa

So, I am going to Africa in less than a month... whoa!  That is just crazy, but so great.
"Lord, You're so amazing to me, how can I find the words..."
I keep finding myself having so much to say, but without enough words to describe this journey.  It overwhelms me.
Sunday was a blast.  We had our first teleconference with the team.  WOW!  I cannot wait to work alongside these incredible people, who have a huge passion for orphans, and also love Jesus with all their heart and are living it out.  Again, WOW!
I know in my last note, I mentioned the need for supplies.  I have already received some donations for these purposes.  THANK YOU!!!  You all sure know how to give.
If you would like to know what is needed, please see my last blog.  The latest need that has been mentioned is pipe cleaners.  We need thousands.  Pipe cleaners for Africa!!!
Again, THANK YOU!!!  We are also going to make Salvation bracelets.  I will have more details on this soon.  Thank you so much!!!
The team leaders shared a little about the itinerary.  I simply cannot wait.
In Kenya, our teams will be working with the 320 children at Hope Community Center.  We will work and stay at Fiwagoh Mission Orphanage. This orphanage is run by a former orphan who dedicated his life to rescuing orphans after realizing the amazing love and care of His Heavenly Father.   In Uganda, this team will work with the children's prisons (yes, you heard correctly!) through the wonderful ministry of "M".  The team will also travel to Jinja and stay at Canaan's Children Home ministering to the children in this orphanage and working with the people and children in the "least of the least" called the Karamajong tribe.  

I am overwhelmed once again.
Thank you for all you have done and for your continued prayers.
I wanted to share this with you.  I can't seem to get over it!
(2 Corinthians 9:6-15)

Generosity Encouraged

 ⁶ Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. ⁷ Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸ And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. ⁹ As it is written:

   “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;
   their righteousness endures forever.”^[a]

 ¹⁰ Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. ¹¹ You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

 ¹² This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. ¹³ Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. ¹⁴ And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. ¹⁵ Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 

You are loved!!!