Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Flexibility is Key!
So I left today for New York, our first leg of the trip, and wouldn't you know it our luggage got lost! One of my biggest fears for this trip was losing our luggage at this point of the trip because we are here for a short time and it may not ever reach us. But one thing i've learned from mission's trips is that you MUST be flexible! Most of the time there isn't much you can do. So thankfully I packed a lot in my carry on and one if my bags showed up so I still have things but hopefully it appears tomorrow before we leave the country! Prayers please!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Support Letter for 2011 Trip
Dear Friends and Family,
As most of you know last year I had an amazing opportunity to travel to Tanzania, Africa for a mission’s trip with Newport Mesa Church. I cannot put into words the experience that I had or how much that trip changed my life. Getting to spend time with all those kids from the schools and orphanages was an unforgettable privilege. Their faith and their unconditional love just blew me away. I knew the moment I set foot back in the States that I would return to Africa, no doubt about it.
Now I have a chance to go back again and I am so excited! My team and I will be partnering with Ryan & Stacy Helbling, missionaries in TZ, and their non-profit organization, Global Effect Ministries as well as with Newport Mesa Church, our church back home. I will be part of a team of 5 and we will be there for about two and a half weeks. Because we have a smaller team we will have the opportunity to be flexible and help where we can. Our purpose while on this trip will be to lend a hand to the leaders of the school and the missionaries, minister to the children (we’re going to host a week long circus-themed VBS), research ways in which we can provide long-term help to these students and leaders, and reach out to the locals of Moshi.
You all supported me when I went to New Hampshire three years ago and when I went to Tanzania last year, and I’m asking for your support again.
A trip like this requires lots of support and I am so blessed to have so many people in my life who care and love me and support the things I do.
We need support in two ways.
1) Most importantly we need prayer. Lots and lots of prayer. This trip is coming up fast and there are still details to be worked out. Also, last year quite a few people got sick and so prayer that all of us can stay healthy before, during, and after the trip. Please also remember to pray for the people we will meet and that our vision and purpose for the trip is in line with God’s vision and purpose. Again, prayer is the most important kind of support we can receive.
2) We do need financial support as well. To cover the cost of air fare, housing, transportation, food, and helping with costs for the schools and orphanages, we need to raise $3500 by May 20th. Any amount that you can afford to give will be so appreciated, every single penny helps. All donations are tax-deductible. If you would like to support me in this way please fill out the attached form.
You guys are seriously the most amazing people in my life and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do for me. I am so grateful for this new adventure I’m about to embark on and I’m glad I get to share it with all of you.
If you would like more information on Global Effect you can visit www.global-effect.org. You can also check out my blog from the last trip that I will start up again for this trip at mytanzanianexperience.blogspot.com. Africa is a beautiful country with beautiful people and I can’t wait to go back!
Still walking by Faith,
Jessica Rowley
Every. Father’s. Family. Every. Child’s. Tribe.
Name:_______________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________
Phone:__________________ E-mail:_______________________________
____I will support ___Jessica Rowley___ with Prayer
____I will support ___Jessica Rowley___ financially in the amount of ________
If you’d like your contribution to be Tax Deductible, please make the checks payable to Global Effect and put MCTZ in the memo line. My name cannot appear on the check for it to be tax deductible. You can mail checks to:
Global Effect
P.O. Box 992856
Redding, CA 96099
As most of you know last year I had an amazing opportunity to travel to Tanzania, Africa for a mission’s trip with Newport Mesa Church. I cannot put into words the experience that I had or how much that trip changed my life. Getting to spend time with all those kids from the schools and orphanages was an unforgettable privilege. Their faith and their unconditional love just blew me away. I knew the moment I set foot back in the States that I would return to Africa, no doubt about it.
Now I have a chance to go back again and I am so excited! My team and I will be partnering with Ryan & Stacy Helbling, missionaries in TZ, and their non-profit organization, Global Effect Ministries as well as with Newport Mesa Church, our church back home. I will be part of a team of 5 and we will be there for about two and a half weeks. Because we have a smaller team we will have the opportunity to be flexible and help where we can. Our purpose while on this trip will be to lend a hand to the leaders of the school and the missionaries, minister to the children (we’re going to host a week long circus-themed VBS), research ways in which we can provide long-term help to these students and leaders, and reach out to the locals of Moshi.
You all supported me when I went to New Hampshire three years ago and when I went to Tanzania last year, and I’m asking for your support again.
A trip like this requires lots of support and I am so blessed to have so many people in my life who care and love me and support the things I do.
We need support in two ways.
1) Most importantly we need prayer. Lots and lots of prayer. This trip is coming up fast and there are still details to be worked out. Also, last year quite a few people got sick and so prayer that all of us can stay healthy before, during, and after the trip. Please also remember to pray for the people we will meet and that our vision and purpose for the trip is in line with God’s vision and purpose. Again, prayer is the most important kind of support we can receive.
2) We do need financial support as well. To cover the cost of air fare, housing, transportation, food, and helping with costs for the schools and orphanages, we need to raise $3500 by May 20th. Any amount that you can afford to give will be so appreciated, every single penny helps. All donations are tax-deductible. If you would like to support me in this way please fill out the attached form.
You guys are seriously the most amazing people in my life and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do for me. I am so grateful for this new adventure I’m about to embark on and I’m glad I get to share it with all of you.
If you would like more information on Global Effect you can visit www.global-effect.org. You can also check out my blog from the last trip that I will start up again for this trip at mytanzanianexperience.blogspot.com. Africa is a beautiful country with beautiful people and I can’t wait to go back!
Still walking by Faith,
Jessica Rowley
Every. Father’s. Family. Every. Child’s. Tribe.
Name:_______________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________
Phone:__________________ E-mail:_______________________________
____I will support ___Jessica Rowley___ with Prayer
____I will support ___Jessica Rowley___ financially in the amount of ________
If you’d like your contribution to be Tax Deductible, please make the checks payable to Global Effect and put MCTZ in the memo line. My name cannot appear on the check for it to be tax deductible. You can mail checks to:
Global Effect
P.O. Box 992856
Redding, CA 96099
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
I'm going back!!!
That's right! I'm returning to Tanzania in the summer! I'll post more details as I get them but wanted to let you know now! :)
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