Partner with us!

Hello again!

As June 8th quickly approaches we are still struggling to raise enough support. The bracelets have helped us but we are in need for something more.

Melissa and I are both attempting to receive just 80 people who would be willing to partner with us and commit to donating $50 or whatever they are willing and able. The Lord is up to some amazing things in Uganda and has called us to be a part of it.

Uganda is a developing country desperate for education, housing, health, and just plain love. In Uganda I will be teaching children, helping to build homes for families, spreading the Gospel and loving on the Ugandan people.

I have grown up in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania growing in Christ and spreading the gospel to children. I feel like Kensington can still be ministered to but also feel as if there is a time to minister to somewhere other than home and now is our time. My desire is to spread the gospel to people who are hungry for Christ, hope and love; Uganda is hungry for Him.

Please pray about and consider supporting us in our mission. As I have mentioned we are looking for people to partner with us to send us where Christ has clearly called us to do His work. $50 dollars in a month is just a cutback on a coffee a day or something to that affect and it can change someone's life. Please let me know if you are willing to commit to partnering with me!

Ugandan Paper BEad Bracelets!

ok! So as most of you know, Melissa and I are selling Ugandan paper bead bracelets to help raise funds to for our trip to Uganda on June 8, 2013.

Below we have named the bracelets to make it easier to determine which one you would like. If you are considering purchasing a paper bead bracelet made in Uganda please take a look at the options available below. At the bottom of this post there will be a link to Melissa's blog where there is a paypal button available for easy purchases :)

 Black Cherry

 Cheshire Cat

 Darth Vader

 Firewood

 Fire and Ice

 Death Star

 Forest

 Funfetti

 Candy Cane

 Limestone

 Marshmallow

 Penelope

 Pinky and the Brain

R2-D2

 Seashell

 Tigris

 Sunrise

 Spunky

 Toto

 Party

Rustic Flyers

To order a bracelet online visit Melissa's blog. In top right hand corner is a link to paypal where you can make your purchases, but be quick, we have limited amounts of each design!
Melissa's blog- A Servants Heart Hebrews 6:10

Thank you, and we appreciate all of your support!! Please keep our mission in constant prayer!

-Lindsay

The mission!

Welcome!

         My name is Lindsay and I would like to thank you for taking the time to learn about my call to missions and for considering supporting me in serving in Uganda. 

         I have been given the greatest opportunity to travel to Africa and serve the Ugandans with a fellow sister in Christ, Melissa. We will be residing within a Mission organization's base where we will be ministering to adults and children of all ages. There are possibilities to build homes and wells, teach school aged children, talk with adults, love on children and so much more. 

         I worked up this blog so I can keep everyone updated on fundraising as well as updates when I am actually in Uganda over the Summer. I derived the name "A Call for Faith" because this trip is not going to be a simple and easy one. Going to Uganda is a GIANT step of faith for me. I am not a person to want to travel out of my way to talk to people nor I am I the type of person to want to travel away from home let alone the other side of the world! Despite my initial discomfort, fear and anxiety  I am no doubt at peace. I believe with all my heart that I am being called to witness in Uganda. During the mission to Uganda I plan to utilize my abilities with youth. I am VERY excited to take my teaching abilities to Uganda. I LOVE to teach and although I am shy at first I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share across the world to children interested and a place in need of teachers. I also plan to utilize my abilities in athletics to teach the children different sports, games and just have fun running around with them. I will also be taking my artistic abilities with me. I am a talented artist who works specifically (but not limited to) graffiti. (If you wish to see the work check out www.facebook.com/twizfizzle) 

 Romans 12:6- “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them.”

Melissa has been to Uganda before. Read her story here or on her blog at AServantsHeartHebrews6-10.blogspot.com

          ~ Melissa:            I am very excited and pleased to inform you all: I have been given the most wonderful opportunity to travel back to Uganda with Empower A Child (EAC).  My first mission trip to Uganda back in October 2012 was absolutely amazing and life changing!  During my first trip, I met many people, made lasting & encouraging friendships, and had multitude of cherishing moments with the children.  God’s plans far exceeded my plans, expectations and desires; the Holy Spirit led me to do things I never imagined I would do.  When I was in Uganda we conducted ministries and out reaches in Kampala and Zirobwe.  The ministries included: teaching English, children’s programs—praise & worship, Bible lesson, games—praising with high school students, volunteering at a babies’ home, visiting a children’s hospital, a feeding program, and Sunday children’s church.  I am very much an in the background kind of person; however, God had other plans.  I taught English kindergarten and 1^st grade classes, spoke at a high school, taught a toddler Sunday school class, taught a Bible lesson to all the students at a primary school, and I sang & danced with the children.  Those are things far beyond my comfort zone, and things I never thought I would actually work up a nerve to do; however, the Holy Spirit is powerful!  Also, a good friend of mine, Lindsay, will be joining me on this journey!

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” I Peter 4:10

                The trip will be roughly from June 8^th through August 14^th.  Since this is a big trip, a large sum of money is needed to be raised; good thing our God is grand!  In order to make this trip happen we (together) need to raise roughly $8000 dollars in three months.  This cost includes: living expenses, vaccinations (TONS of vaccinations J), travel insurance, airline tickets, a Visa, the administration fees and the stay itself.  As you can see, this trip is costly and any donation you are able to provide is greatly appreciated!

                Also, we would love to bring soccer balls and dolls over for the children.  Therefore, overflow of support will go towards purchasing those items for the children.

If you feel led to support us financially, please send your greatly appreciated donation to:

                        Cornerstone Community Church

                        3167 Frankford Ave

                        Philadelphia, PA 19134

Make checks payable to Cornerstone Community Church, and in the memo line write: Uganda Missions.

Please include a note stating the donation is for Melissa’s and/or Lindsay’s Uganda mission trip.

                Also, please shower us with your prayers!   Melissa has traveled to Africa before; however, Lindsay has not and this is a huge step in faith.  Please pray for us to completely trust Jesus, funds to be raised in time (Three months to raise $8000, we are insane right?! No, as sure as Jesus called us, he will provide!), boldness to step out of our comfort zones, lives to be changed and our safety.  Pray for our obedience to God’s calling that we may be instrumental to bringing the good news, that we will be filled with a loving and servant’s heart and for safety & well being.  Pray for the people of Uganda.  Additionally, in Spirit, pray for what is on your heart regarding us and our mission.  Lastly, pray for us as our hearts are so filled and blessed with this opportunity, we stay focused on Jesus and make sure His will is done in all we do.

"God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful." 1 Thessalonians 5:24
"You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it." Matthew 21:22

* If you want to learn more about Empower A Child, please visit: www.empower-a-child.org

* You may visit Lindsay or Melissa’s blog for previous experience, additional & detailed information, updates and pictures throughout our mission:

 Melissa-   AServantsHeartHebrews6-10.blogspot.com

 Lindsay-   thecallforfaith@blogspot.com

* Feel free to e-mail us with any inquiries; be sure to specify whom you would like to communicate with in the subject  line:

acallforfaith@gmail.com

AServantsHeartHebrews6_10@Yahoo.com

In Christ’s powerful & holy name,

Lindsay McKenna & Melissa Solter