Quite some time has passed since my last entry, but I do not know what to say. If I can ever figure out how to begin, then I find myself rambling about all the silliness of life. Like how last night I ate vegetable soup and saltine crackers because everyone around me felt sick, so I need soup. (Katrina and Rachel were both feeling a bit under the weather; they are better today). Or how Katrina and I erupted into the chorus of Aerosmith's "Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" for no apparent reason. Or how Kari's Aussie friend left with me saying "too-moor-ooh" instead of "tomorrow."
My morning job is going well; Starbucks is still more of an annoyance than anything, but that is okay. It is working out now and I am enjoying the freedom of having my evenings open. I have to choose a lifegroup next week and I am so nervous! I have yet to even work up the courage to visit; it is not easy to show up to a group of strangers and pray for chemistry to happen. However, I am praying about taking the SOZO course next time they offer it (it filled up yesterday). I think it would be beneficial to learn how to do inner healing when I am on my mission trip.
Oh right! We got our lists of missons this last week and that day I registered for my top 5 choices: 1, Israel; 2, South Africa; 3, Middle East; 4, Mozambique; 5, Kenya. Numbers one and three are actually potentially very dangerous (how exciting!) and obviously ones I'm very interested in. Kari and I joked, "If I'm gonna die young, I might as well die at gunpoint." Of course, that is an immense exaggeration; I'm receiving the protection of Christ when I travel (and everyday, for that matter). Please be praying for the funds, though. The cost is high: the same as school tuition. Fortunately, I already have a passport (thank the parents, again) so I do not have to deal with that hassle. Here's the kicker: 10% of it ($320) has to be in by November 28th. They will let me know for sure by the ninth which trip I will be going on. So pray! Pray hard that the finances will come in; I trust He will provide for wherever He wants to send me.
I have had inquiries on how to support me here financially. I just talked to the office and here is how it would work: a check can be sent to Bethel Church - ATTN Kathy Valloton / 933 College View Dr. / Redding, CA 96003. Write the check to Bethel Church but do NOT put my name on it anywhere. Attach a sticky note that says: ATTN Kathy Valloton, this is for (my full name), 1st year BSSM student. There you can specify what you want it used toward: my tuition (I owe $700 on that), my mission trip (totals $3200), or just to my account generally. If you want it to be anonymous, specify that as well. As long as my name is not on the check, they can send you a tax receipt. *Whew* That was awfully administrative-ish. Totally not my natural thing. Just wanted to get that information out there so I can refer everyone to it.
Life has been wonderful, really. I am being stretched for sure; my emotions are pretty fried but bills are paid (praise God!) and I have plenty of food, friends, and Jesus. In addition, the weather has been phenomenal and I've enjoyed the Alabaster House (a 24 hour prayer room at Bethel) immensely. Well, I'm off to save seats! (I think Bill is speaking today; I want as close to middle center as possible!) Everyone have a beautiful day; enjoy your quiet moments and embrace your crazy ones!
Prayer requests: providence for mission trip & school tuition, continued grace for the changes in my life, and divine health over my apartment and school
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