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Welcome to Beverly's Oasis for Random Thoughts. Please take a look around often as I will be updating when you least expect it. I hope you enjoy all that you read and I whole-heartedly welcome any comment you have. ~Beverly
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05.02.04 (9:29 pm)   [edit]
I forgot to mention that we will be leaving for our trip on June 1st and will be returning on the 15th. We are supposed to have our money turned in by May 10th, but will be collecting money until the day we leave. :)

~Beverly
 
Serving Those in Need
05.02.04 (8:45 pm)   [edit]
There's nothing I like more than helping people out. Maybe it's because I've always been taught that, if I want to be, I can be God's hands and feet: letting Him work through me to help His children here on Earth.

When I heard about a mission trip to Peru that our new church was organizing, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to go. I've never done anything like that before and was a little intimidated. Plus, with my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I was afraid that I'd be more of a hindrance than a help. Nevertheless, Josh and I heard our names being called and signed up for the trip of a lifetime.

We are working with Maranatha to build a church for a group of people who need and want one in San Vicente de Canete, Peru. San Vicente is about 3 hours (driving time) south of Lima. It is in the desert area along the Pacific ocean. Besides building a church, we will be teaching Vacation Bible School and setting up a temporary medical/dental clinic. We will be learning and growing as Christians, making friends and hopefully a difference in their lives as they make a difference in ours.

Knelt in prayer, during a trip planning meeting, I was impressed to contribute in my own, unique way. I sincerely care about people's oral health, and even though I'm not yet a dental student, I decided to offer to teach proper oral care to the nationals who are interested. God is in the midst of fulfilling my request for toothbrushes and dental supplies. I have a good amount promised so far, but I think that I will need even more. Somewhere in my already busy schedule, I need to contact some companies to ask for more supplies. (If anyone who reads this has any ideas or suggestions, I wholeheartedly welcome them.)

I also need to do some more fundraising. Covering the cost of the trip is a daunting task. Josh and I both need to raise $1,100, each. Since missionaries need back up support, I am also trying to find that support in people who feel that they can help: whether in prayer or financially. Both are much appreciated. Since the donations are tax deductable, I am hoping that many people are impressed to help. (Again, if any readers have any helpful suggestions, I look forward to receiving them.)

Sometimes I worry that the money aspect will keep up from being able to go, but then I stop and think of all the things God has already done for us. We both truly believe that we are being called to service and have faith that God will provide a way for us to go and do His work for those in need.

~Beverly
 
Hard Work for a Good Cause
05.02.04 (8:02 pm)   [edit]
Today was a very hard day of work. A very nice man in our church, David, has donated a bunch of stuff to sell at a garage sale that we will be helping out with next Sunday. All the money will go into the fund for our group's mission trip to Peru at the beginning of June. Today we had to sort through, dust and price soooo much stuff. There are all kinds of things. We went through furniture and antiques and even some typical garage sale stuff like clothes and a food processor. We got there at 9:00 this morning and got done a little after 5:00 this afternoon. We were all very tired, but our work will pay off. There is a lot of great stuff and I think it will sell well.
We have to go back Saturday night to set everything up to get it ready for Sunday morning. It won't be as tiring, though. But that will be another very full day. First with church in the morning and then back out to set up after sun down. We have a great group though, so it is a lot of fun even though it is a lot of work. Today, Josh put a frilly tutu around his head and chased after people with a pointed, spear-like curtain rod. I was laughing so hard it hurt. Everyone thought it was hilarious.
Next Sunday, Mother's Day, there is also another fundraiser that is going on for the group. They are puting on a barbeque in Golden Gate Park, I believe. It sounds like a lot of fun and great fellowship. If we weren't the garage sale crew, I'd be there in a heartbeat. ;)

Random Thought: How did I get a sunburn working in a dark garage all day?

~Beverly