Faith Like a Child & Thirty One

It's amazing how the enemy will attack you from every direction when you are following the will of the Lord. It seems like from the moment I made the commitment to go to Kenya, I have been inundated with challenges. Ironically, many of these challenges are positive things, but they have been used to steal my time and focus from what should be a priority. Over recent weeks I have been plagued by doubt as to whether the Lord will provide, and questions about how such a small group of us are going to accomplish the work the Lord has set before us. However, for every time the enemy using his clever tactics to distract me, the Lord in His sovereignty helps me see that He is behind me and guiding me on this journey. It is no accident that my Bible study in recent weeks has been from Mark where Jesus asked the disciples to have a childlike faith, and to just believe. Yesterday, when I was completely overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, I read Mark 11:12-26. Christ is telling his disciples that whatever they ask they shall receive, but they must believe. So, I am asking in faith that Christ lead our team and provide for all of our needs. I ask that you pray the same as well.

Now, onto the EXCITING news, especially for you ladies!!! A friend of Anne who is traveling with us to Africa sells Thirty-One products (adorable handbags & accesories that can be monogrammed from a company based on Proverbs 31). She has agreed to hold a fundraiser for us and donate her commission to every item sold to help with our trip. There will be an open "party" at the Aversboro Coffeehouse on February 27 from 2-4. If you are at all interested, but cannot make it to the event, you can also purchase items online. Please click the link below and make sure when you place your order you click Kenya Benefit so that we can get the proceeds:

www.mythirtyone.com/marla

There is also a February special: February's customer special: For EVERY $31 spent, guests receive a second item at 31% off. When entering an order, guests must add a "S" (sale) after the order number for their sale item. Note: $31 (before tax/shipping) must be input before the sale item will become effective.

- Embroidery is just $6 (No set up fees or price per letter)

If you are at all interested in helping us, please let me know, and I can send you in the right direction! Keep the prayers coming!

Katie