I'm going to the UK!

I'm excited to announce that I’ll be going to Northern Ireland and England (The UK) on May 10^th through May 25^th! I had my reservations about the cost and the timeline, but God has spoken very clearly to me about this and I know He wants me to go. While I realize it’s coming up very quickly, I know that God can make things happen in HIS time.

Would you prayerfully consider becoming part of this ministry through sending me financially? A gift in any amount would help me get closer to my goal.

The total cost of the trip is $4,400. (This cost includes transportation, housing, food, insurance, conference fees, and unpaid time off work.) This money is needed somewhat quickly. In order to know whether or not I’ll be able to travel, I must have $700 raised by March 15^th, 2010. Since I will be traveling with my friends from the Mile High Vineyard Church, all donations will be tax deductible.

As many of you know, the last few years have been instrumental to discovering my heart for Northern Ireland. Four years ago, I was at church watching a promotional video for a trip they were planning on taking to Northern Ireland. I watched as they interviewed a teenage boy and asked simple questions like, "What did you do today?". And then I witnessed something that has forever changed my heart. This young boy answered these questions like any teenage boy would, however, there was an obvious tone of anger and resentment to it. Every other word was a swear word. He seemed so careless and angry. My heart broke. My heart broke to think of a place where kids have grown up in such opposition and spiritual segregation that they've become bitter, angry and violent. God has stirred my heart in so many ways over the last 4 years and I truly believe in His heart for reconciliation in this country that is so torn by politically driven religious differences.

A bit more about the trip:

Belfast, Northern Ireland - We will be spending time in Belfast, meeting with leaders at the Vineyard church and discussing the things they are doing there. (http://www.belfastcityvineyard.org/2/)

Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland - Then we will go up to the Vineyard church in Causeway Coast (http://www.causewaycoastvineyard.com/) where we will be putting on a conference. Jay, our pastor, will be speaking and we will have the opportunity to pray for and minister to people. We will also be participating in an ongoing ministry they have there called “Healing In The Streets”. Once a week, they take to the streets and pray for people.

London, England - Then we will head to London, where we will attend the New Wine Leadership Conference. (http://www.new-wine.org/) Jay will also be speaking and we will have the opportunity to pray for and minister to people there as well.

The payment due dates are below and I would be blessed by any amount of support you can give me.

March 1^st - $100 is due

March 15^th - $700 is due

March 29^th - $700 is due

April 15^th - $1000 is due

May 3^rd - $1900 is due.

If you would like to be part of this mission through your financial support, please make your check payable to The Mile High Vineyard and write my name on a separate note. (Please don’t write anything in the memo line of the check.) Checks can be mailed to The Mile High Vineyard at 5608 Yukon Street, Arvada, CO 80002. All contributions are tax deductible.

Thank you, in advance, for your support! If you have any questions, or would like to be a part of my email updates before, during and after the trip, please email me at starfishfaith@gmail.com. I appreciate your support in every way as I head off on this journey. I consider it a privilege to invite you to participate with me in the great challenge and hope that awaits in the UK.