One Life

One life…

One person…

One story…

What’s yours?…

What’s theirs?…

It only takes one, one person to change the life of a precious child or teen forever. Over spring break I worked with Compassion International in the Dominican Republic. I had the amazing chance and opportunity to meet so many amazing people. I got to meet the children in Compassion zone 313 Blanco Arriba. I was able to play games, make bracelets, talk, share my faith, and just love on these amazing people.

One day that we were at the project we go to meet all of the kids that had just entered the program and needed sponsors… These are the kids that need sponsors.

Compassion Sunday for my church is this upcoming Sunday, April 17th. So on this day myself and the rest of the team get to host the Compassion Sunday, also we are speaking about our trip and what God has done and is doing in us and the people in the Dominican Republic. It is going to be an amazing service.

I am challenging you to think this week about sponsoring a child… you will be giving them a chance, a hope.

  Would you be willing to be that one? The one to change a life…

I have seen first hand how your $34 a month can change the lives of a child and his or her family. Bringing food, clothes, education, and medical help are the physical things that you will be giving. But something even bigger is giving a hope, knowing that someone loves you and is caring for you even though they have never met you.

We were able to ask some of the children about their sponsors, it was amazing to see how they could practically quote their letters and were able to tell you everything that they knew about their sponsor off the top of their head. All of them had a very special place that they kept their letters that usually only they knew about.. or others kept them in a glass case on display.

If you are a sponsor to a child I am asking you this… How often do you write your child? Once a month? Once every three months? Once a year?

Compassion would suggest that you write once a month. Receiving a letter is something that the child so looks forward to… give them something to look forward to.

 

Would you be willing to sponsor a child? To change the life of a child, family, community? Help break the cycle of poverty one child at a time.

 

 

                                                                             Kristen

Life Changing…

I do not know how many of you have had the chance to experience life in another county… but here are some things to think about. The way most Americans live is only how 2% of the world lives… that in itself is pretty big. So when you go to another country (not for a vacation or touristy stuff) but really see another country you are seeing how the other 98% of thee world lives.

This spring break I had the opportunity to go to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip with my church and Compassion International. It was one of the best experiences in my life… I do not think I will ever get tired of going to another country and seeing how other people live. My heart is to serve others around the world and I pray that God would continue to open up opportunities for me to do those things that I love.

I have experienced no greater joy than the joy that comes from serving others and sharing the love of Adonai!

What has God called you to do?

Are you pursuing Him as your greatest passion?

More posts will be up soon about the trip! It is good to be back home and blogging (:

P.S. if you didn’t already know… I now have a personal blog that I update a few times a week! It would mean so much if you would go and check it out!
www.onegirlssimplelife.wordpress.com
P.P.S. My sister just became a blogger!! So lets show her some love at
www.itsrachie.blogspot.com

Kristen

Exciting News!

I am very excited to tell you that I have started a personal blog that I will be blogging about whatever is on my mind, adventures of the day, etc. !!

SO I would super love it if you would go check it out and give my other blog some love!

The link is blogspot: http://onegirlssimplelife.blogspot.com                                               

Or for wordpress: http://onegirlssimplelife.wordpress.com

Thank you so much!!

On another note my dad is on his way to Haiti right now. I am so excited for him and hoe God is working in his life. But I would really appreciate you prayers for safe travel and to keep the team safe.

 

Me and my amazing little sister Rachel :)

Have an amazing Wednesday!

Kristen

Meet Manfred and Milo!

Meet Manfred and Milo!... Aren't they cute!?

These are the first two of the new Kiki Doll family, Monsters for Missions. All proceeds will go to a Missionary or Mission work around the world.

   Meet Manfred! He is $25 and I am sure that you will love him! If you would like to take this little guy home please leave a comment on this post.

  Meet Milo! He is $35 and I hope you love him just as much as I do! If you would like to take Milo home post a comment letting me know!

I am very excited to tell you that now when you buy a Monster OR a Doll you will get to take him or her home! These Monsters are one of a kind I will only make each Monster once, so none will be alike. If you find one you like order it FAST!!

I hope you think they are just as cute as I do!

<3 Kristen

A Prayer Answered

In my last post I told you all how I was trusting God completely with my fundraiser "Munchies for Missions" well I have an amazing praise! With all the cookies, bread, and brownies I sold I calculated how much I would earn (around $55). Well two days ago (Sunday) I was handing out peoples munchies and I was collecting the checks... When church was over my mom came and was helping me count it all out and make sure we had given everyone what they needed we recieved checks that were far more than the $8 it cost. Some people blessed me in a bigger way that I could ever express to you. Their donations ranging from $20 to $500!!! So for my first week of fund-raising I earned $950! Such an amazing God thing! This means I only need $550 more.

Look for the little blessings that God sends for you, it may be something big as mine was this week or it might be someone buying you a cup of coffee or a beautiful sunrise. Whatever it may be keep your eyes and heart open to God and he will bless you for it.

Donations, children, and sunrises,
Kristen

Quick Update!

Hey everyone!
Just wanted to let you all know that my trip to Guatemala has been changed to the Dominican Republic due to the high gang and danger rates.
As of right now I still need 1400 dollars before the end of next month! YiKeS
But I am trusting God to provide all that I need... Here is what has helped me with this huge task.

I have been reading thru the Psalms and remembering to trust in the Lord, He loves us all more than we could ever imagine! He will always provide what we need, always protect us from danger... All we have to do is cry out to him in prayer, praise His holy name! and He will hear us and come down and save us, rescue us, comfort us. He will never leave or forsake us. This is just something that has really been shown to me over the past few months, it is powerful to know that the same God that performed all miracles and created us! lives within me!

On the note of providing money for my trip I am not worried, my friend Adam and I have been making "Munchies for Missions" selling little treats (cookies, breads, cinnamon rolls, etc.)
And another thing that I am working on is "Monsters for Missions" cute little stuffed monsters that I will be selling for the next few weeks... Pictures soon to come.

I am trusting God completely that He will provide what I need for this trip.

Just somethings to think about through your week. I would recommend reading Psalms 27 and 28. Definitely some powerful stuff in there.

Kiki

Here We Go Again...!!

Last year over Spring Break, I went on a mission trip that has changed my way of thinking and acting forever. Working on painting parts of the building, giving a school running water, feeding the kids, and getting to play with them. Handing out dolls that I know each person helped with a piece of what I was getting to experience. Seeing the smiles and joy that the dolls brought them was amazing. All of this is what I got to take part in and much more. Join me on my adventure to go again to Guatemala.

This year, I have the opportunity to go again with my church to Guatemala City, Guatemala. We are going to be working with Hope for Guatemala (Esperanza para Guatemala) which is located in Zone 18. In a world where approximately 40% of people must survive on less than $2 a day, I want to make a change, bring hope, and be the light to those who need it most. And you can help me. By sponsoring me on my trip WE can make a difference. Here are some examples of how your money can be used:

$35 will pay for the uniform for one child to go to public school
$50 will pay for a child's school books for one year
$75 will pay for a child's school books AND school supplies for one year
$100 will pay for the ministry's medical clinic for one month

I need your help in raising $1,500 for this trip AND GUESS WHAT a minimum of 50% of your donations will be going to the ministry to help them in any way possible.

You can help by mailing a check paid to Stonecreek Church leaving the memo blank for a tax-deductible donation. If you are interested in helping please contact me for more information.

More posts soon on what is to come.
Kristen