New Beginnings.

Andy is good at telling people the truth. Andy is my pastor. So far he's had some good pieces of advice....Sometimes it's advice... Sometimes it's just things I know I should be doing, but I'm not doing...but that's why he's my Pastor.

"Margie, you need to find friends in Ottawa that aren't students." (3 years ago)..."Margie, you need to get involved with Bridges" (a ministry to homeless in Ottawa). (2 years ago)..."Margie, you need to take a public speaking course." (3 years ago)...Actually I haven't done this yet!..."Margie, you need to get involved in a small group in our church." (10 months ago)..."Margie/Liz/Angela a good way to prepare for marriage is by keeping your rooms clean." ....He said this to my non-student friends, while we were hosting a church small group at our house. (6 months ago)

Today he said:

"Margie... why don't you have a blog? You need to keep your supporters updated on your ministry. They want to pray for you and know what's going on. It's free. It's easy. It communicates your life to your supporters. Why aren't you already doing this?"

Okay... Andy, I relent, this was another good piece of advice.

So...

This is the beginning of my new blog.

Sorry for teasing you guys last time...(back in 2008!) by telling you I was going to write a blog about our adventures on campus, and then I totally dropped the ball. Last time it was a bit of an experiment. This time I'll put it in my schedule.

I want to get better at keeping you guys updated with prayer requests and flash breaking news reports from our Campus Ministry.

I love you guys and feel so blessed to have you in my corner. I want you to feel like you're right here with me.

Some of you may be wondering... "Where is her update about North Africa...?" Well, I just sent out my most recent update letter with fantastic nail-biting stories. Stories that involve wild dreams, answered prayer through stray dogs, incredible words from North African students, and "the Most important lesson I've ever learned about leadership!". You should get it in the mail tomorrow. :D

Here's what I've been up to since April (in case your curious or need a refresher), and my summer plans:

May 3rd- June 16th- Student Mission's Project in Africa
June 16th- June 21st- Holidays
June 21st- July 19th- Raising Support/ Meeting with Supporters
July 19th- July 30th- Training/Conference in Vancouver
Aug1st- Aug 16th- Raising Support/ Meeting with Supporters
Aug 16th- Our Ottawa Team meets up, and we begin our work back on campus

Here are some quick prayer requests for this week:

1.) I have $700 of monthly support to raise between now and the end of Aug. My goal is to see $150 come in before I leave July 19th.

2.) My parents are moving to Thailand in two weeks, they will be there for at least 2 years! Please pray for them (and for me!)

3.) Please pray for God to prepare me with Vision and PASSION as I prepare to head back to campus in just 5 weeks to start my 10th year in campus ministry (... I know I don't look that old... I'm actually not.. I just counted my four years as a student!)

Thank you so much for your prayers and support! Once again...!

Until next Tuesday...

Over and out.