As I go into the last of my time with my family in Connecticut for this season, I can't help but think what life is going to be like apart from my family. We aren't perfect. We argue. We don't say nice things sometimes. We even take our relationships for granted most of the time... But what I love about my family is that we love each other. My sisters and my brother are my best friends. My nieces and nephews are like my own children. We learn together, grow together, laugh together, and cry together. I am going to miss them terribly while I am away.
Mark 10:29 "I tell you the truth," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel 30will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields—and with them, persecutions) and in the age to come, eternal life. 31But many who are first will be last, and the last first." (NIV)
I remember when I found this verse for the first time after I had left home several years ago. I had been crying everyday for like 2 weeks straight, but I knew I was in the right place and just needed to work through my emotions. This verse in Mark sustains me as I give up my family in a whole new way as I go to Zimbabwe. There is a promise in this verse for those who give up their families for the gospel and I stand firm that His promises are true. Thank you Father that you are faithful and true and you do not go back on your word!
As I go to Zimbabwe to work, I am praying that the Spirit of the Lord would flow through me like water and that the Gospel of Jesus would go forth in the marketplace in Zimbabwe. I am expecting and anticipating the miraculous! Can a nation be changed in a day? Yes, I DO believe it can.
Thank you for joining with me in prayer for the nation of Zimbabwe. Come Lord Jesus, Come to Zimbabwe in a new way! Come pour out your Spirit!
Amy
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Lion park
I am just about ready to return to Zimbabwe... There are a few more details to work out state side, but most things are done. I have been going through some photos from when I was there and it makes me SO excited to go back. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone there that I got to know on my first trip.
On my first trip there earlier this year, I went to the Lion and Cheetah park, which is just outside of Harare, Zimbabwe. Here is a little video clip that I look. Some of the lions had a little scuffle. The guide with us told us that they had outcast one of the lions. Nothing but a chain link fence between us. Some friends told us that people have been mauled at this park before. For some reason, I wasn't scared... right up until the end of the video... then I got a little nervous!
On my first trip there earlier this year, I went to the Lion and Cheetah park, which is just outside of Harare, Zimbabwe. Here is a little video clip that I look. Some of the lions had a little scuffle. The guide with us told us that they had outcast one of the lions. Nothing but a chain link fence between us. Some friends told us that people have been mauled at this park before. For some reason, I wasn't scared... right up until the end of the video... then I got a little nervous!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Life saving device... It's called the Demolizer
In early 2010, the Lord told me that this year would be a year of travel, and a significant amount of travel at that. I didn’t know how much or when or where to, but I knew that I was supposed to go and He would show me along the way… (I love to travel) :) and so I was excited when He showed me this!) So when I was presented with the opportunity to do some traveling with my job, I knew the Lord again had already prepared everything. So far this year (with Iowa as my starting point), I have been to Branson, Missouri, Chicago, IL, Connecticut, Vermont, Washington DC, and Zimbabwe, Africa . The first half of the year is over… six more months to go and I am curious to know where my travels will continue to take me.
My latest trip was to Washington DC for 2 days of business meetings. I was privileged to learn about a life saving device called the Demolizer. (I find it completely ironic that it is called that!) It is a machine that will dispose of medical sharps (i.e. needles) and biohazardous materials (i.e. blood from the needles, especially HIV and Hepatitis contaminated blood),. Basically, you put all the sharps in a tin and put the tin inside the machine. It sets the timer for 90 minutes and when it’s done, you get a sterile brick of plastic that is ready to be recycled. Hence the name ‘Demolizer…’ It completely demolizes the sharps. Many doctors offices around the United States already have this machine in use.
In Africa, as you know, a large percentage of the population has been devastated by AIDS/HIV. Most countries do not have sharps disposal regulations. Many people scavenge the dumps looking for old needles to sell because of their desperation to make a little money. Many people, including children have had accidental pricks by needles. Who knows where the needle has been or what they will now be infected with! Studies of this machine estimate that it will reduce the worldwide AIDS/HIV infection rate by up to 10%. It will remove sharps from the dump and prevent future infections of HIV and hepatitis.
The ministry that I am partnering with while I am there is Celebration Ministries International. They have an entire department of their ministry that is solely dedicated to Health and health related issues. (If you want more information about this, you can check out the website at www.celebrate.org/health.) Celebration health wants to put 10 of these machines in the hands of their medical clinics and promote the use of them to the Ministry of Health.
I don’t have the exact figure, but each machine will cost less than $10,000. If you are interested in partnering with Celebration Health, please send an email to health@celebrate.org or you can email me directly at songsofheaven@gmail.com. Maybe you own a business, or are involved in the medical field… Let your fellow employees know about this project. Maybe you could all make a large donation together. Wouldn’t that be amazing if you could completely fund one machine for a clinic?!
I will keep you posted on the progress of this project. Without any funding, they won’t be able to get any machines. So, I ask you to please consider making a donation to Celebration Health. I know this is a little long so thanks for reading all the way to the end. Be blessed! Till next time…
Amy
My latest trip was to Washington DC for 2 days of business meetings. I was privileged to learn about a life saving device called the Demolizer. (I find it completely ironic that it is called that!) It is a machine that will dispose of medical sharps (i.e. needles) and biohazardous materials (i.e. blood from the needles, especially HIV and Hepatitis contaminated blood),. Basically, you put all the sharps in a tin and put the tin inside the machine. It sets the timer for 90 minutes and when it’s done, you get a sterile brick of plastic that is ready to be recycled. Hence the name ‘Demolizer…’ It completely demolizes the sharps. Many doctors offices around the United States already have this machine in use.
In Africa, as you know, a large percentage of the population has been devastated by AIDS/HIV. Most countries do not have sharps disposal regulations. Many people scavenge the dumps looking for old needles to sell because of their desperation to make a little money. Many people, including children have had accidental pricks by needles. Who knows where the needle has been or what they will now be infected with! Studies of this machine estimate that it will reduce the worldwide AIDS/HIV infection rate by up to 10%. It will remove sharps from the dump and prevent future infections of HIV and hepatitis.
The ministry that I am partnering with while I am there is Celebration Ministries International. They have an entire department of their ministry that is solely dedicated to Health and health related issues. (If you want more information about this, you can check out the website at www.celebrate.org/health.) Celebration health wants to put 10 of these machines in the hands of their medical clinics and promote the use of them to the Ministry of Health.
I don’t have the exact figure, but each machine will cost less than $10,000. If you are interested in partnering with Celebration Health, please send an email to health@celebrate.org or you can email me directly at songsofheaven@gmail.com. Maybe you own a business, or are involved in the medical field… Let your fellow employees know about this project. Maybe you could all make a large donation together. Wouldn’t that be amazing if you could completely fund one machine for a clinic?!
I will keep you posted on the progress of this project. Without any funding, they won’t be able to get any machines. So, I ask you to please consider making a donation to Celebration Health. I know this is a little long so thanks for reading all the way to the end. Be blessed! Till next time…
Amy
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