Scotland; A step of faith

God provides.  He always does.  I have watched Him time and time again provide for my little family.  When it comes to the ins and outs of daily life, He provides.  When it comes to mission trips, He provides.  But what happens when He calls you to two mission trips--in one summer?  I still believe God provides!

We are thrilled beyond belief that Robert has the opportunity to go to Scotland this summer just as I did 2 years ago.  It is a beautiful partnership that we have with a church over there.  It's beautiful to see time and time again God show up in a little lodge each summer as a Summer Camp is held.  And this summer he's called my husband to be a part.

Here's the kicker.  We've already done the support raising thing for our first mission trip of the summer.  Which means we are walking in an even greater faith that God is going to provide.  I have been asking the Lord for creative ways that I may help with this endeavor.  Some may remember that my little corner on etsy started as a fundraiser for my mission trip to Scotland.  That little corner has evolved over time and the Lord has used it time and time again (to buy my hubby a Christmas present, to pay for a medical bill for Jude, just to name a few).  I feel it is time again to open up this little corner to help fund a mission God has called my family to.

Here's what I feel led to do.  My little corner has evolved from pins and barrettes, to necklaces over time.  I'm really excited about the necklaces as it came out of a need in my own life.  The necklaces normally sell for $12.  I'm going to mark the price down to $10 and all of the proceeds will go towards Roberts trip.  Are you local?  I will refund you the shipping (or msg me ahead of time and I'll make a custom listing for you minus the shipping) and I'll meet up with you or send it with Robert to the Daily Grind.

Want to take a look at them in person?  Just let me know!  I'll gladly meet you!  Looking for a specific color?  Let me know!  I'll gladly do a custom order (for the same price!).

You can make a purchase and support Robert's trip here.  I will refund you the $2 plus the $3 shipping (if you are local) in Paypal.

Thank you in advance for your support of my family.  We are giddy over the ways the Lord allows us to be a small part of His advancement of the Kingdom.

Walking in Faith,
Kristin

**If you would like to support Robert without purchasing a necklace, you can do so online by clicking here:  http://www.riverstoneonline.org  Click the "Online Giving" button, then select the "Scotland-Pinto" trip.  On the memo line please put:  Robert McLendon.  **All donations are tax deductible.**

Labels: faith, Missions, Scotland

posted by Kristin @ June 06, 2012 0 Comments

Life, A Blog, The Nations, and a McLendon Update

Hi friends.  It's been quite some time since I sat down to actually type a blog (that wasn't mission trip related).  It's been so long that I really don't even know where to start.  Maybe I'll start with why the blog has been silent.  At the end of 2011 I had great dreams for this blog--a place I would daily record my musings.  Then life hit.  Walking, running, giggling baby hit.  I took a step back and realized I did not want my child's memory to be of me being on the computer, or even my phone for that matter.  I vowed then if I had the option to play with him, the computer would be put away (unless of course I'm in my office and he is with me at work).  And with that realization, my blogging came to a complete halt....and it has been insanely worth it.  To laugh with him.  To smile with him.  To hear his deep, belly giggles.  Totally worth it.  I still long to mark his milestones on here---and have some catching up to do--so don't be alarmed if you start seeing blogs that should have been written 3 months ago!

So here we are.  I have a day off.  A day of rest.  A morning of rising early, filled with raindrops outside, and reading of the Word.  A cup full of strong Costa Rican coffee.  A day of chasing after my little before he went down for his afternoon nap.  A day of doing laundry after being on a mission trip for  a week (can we say s.t.i.n.k.).  A day of quiet.  A day of hearing His voice and longing for the deeper places of His heart.  A day of longing for Franco's breakfast--yet delighted when my husband came home with Chick-fil-a.  A moment to be still knowing that tomorrow brings life at full throttle, yet walking in anticipation of what tomorrow brings.

The McLendons-let's give an update shall we?  Robert and I just got home from a week in Costa Rica with our youth. It was a beautiful week.  One that stirs the heart deeply and one that the Lord uses to bring out things that have been laying dormant within.  I can't even begin to comprehend the magnitude of how deep and wide  His workings are within each team member.  I am eternally grateful that the Lord allowed me to lead such a precious team.  Tears well with every remembrance.

Today we take a deep breath.  Summer Camp and Scotland are ever so close.  Summer Youth Group is launched, weekly fun events and building deep relationships are about to begin.  Praying for provision for Scotland a constant.  Longing for deep and new revelation of His Word--a cry of the heart.  Walking in a new role with the Youth and desiring only to lead as He says lead.  Every little thing comes down to just One thing.  Jesus.  Yearning to keep my eyes looking directly forward, and my gaze straight (Proverbs 4:26).

With all of this said, I have no idea what lies ahead for this blog--yet, I'm thankful for each of you that care about us and enjoy living life with us.  There is a desire deep within me to write--and when I do, I desire for it to give Him glory.  I hope to share more of the musings of the heart as life permits (yet, will still choose the baby giggles over the writing).

I close today with a word I read earlier here, "The further you're willing to swing into rest, the more fruitful your work will be-whatever it is."  Today I choose to swing (to swing into the rest for a little while longer before the little wakes up).

posted by Kristin @ June 04, 2012 1 Comments