Easter Break Letter

From cleaning up the town library, to laying down a new floor, to replacing a kitchen counter, to even replacing the underpinning on a trailer in the cold rain, sliding off the back of the person’s property… it’s all our pleasure giving up our Easter Break to help others.

I am writing to you today to tell you about an exciting opportunity I have through my school, Liberty Christian. My senior class will be going on a mission trip to COSTA RICA from Saturday, May 6, 2017 to Friday, May 12th. During this time, we will be working with the mission agency SCORE International in order to serve God by serving the Costa Rican people. We will have opportunities to serve and minister to the people we meet through various service opportunities, such as: children’s ministry, preaching, drama, and humanitarian aid distribution.

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter weekend. I have been praying for bud and I hope he is progressing in therapy as planned. Pam stopped by yesterday to drop off easter candy yesterday. Sallie is doing such a wonderful job with the groceries and I am glad she is continues to volunteer for wisdoms wellsprings. Also, thank you pastor alyce for being a listening ear to the ladies and giving them an opportunity to have a place to reside.

The other way you can help me is to prayerfully consider financially supporting me. In order for me to be a part of this ministry opportunity God has presented me with I am in need of financial support. The Lord has supplied for me before and I have faith He will do it again. If you can support me in a financial way, I would be very grateful. If you would like to be part of this mission through your financial support, send your donations to [705 Kickapoo St. Muscotah, KS 66058]. Please make your check payable to Raven Hundley.

It is during a time of great trepidation that I am writing this letter to our Salt River Valley General Baptist Fellowship churches. As we observe the condition of our churches, and the moral corruption of the world we live in, it is apparent this conference is well overdue. We are doing ministry in a time when the world no longer wants to hear our message let alone believe in our God. In this day people attend church but no longer see the need to make a commitment to the church.

The second thing I’m writing you about is to let you know that this will not be my last time asking you to partner with me in ministry. Throughout my 20s, I see myself going on many other missions trips and taking on other ministries that could not pay well or at all - all for the sake of the Jesus. Whenever people donate to ministries it is common to not hear about how the trip went, what your money went to, or what the next need is. I recognize this reality and want to counteract it. You all are a vital part of what I do, in partnering with me in these ministries you should know how I’m doing and what is

The book of Proverbs states “In their heart humans plan their course, but the Lord directs their steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) For a lot of us, we notice the first part, and leave out the ending. Any typical girl plans her wedding at age five, designs her dream house before she can draw, and decides to chase after a career without knowing what degree is needed. We hear fairytales and bedtime stories that make us want to dream bigger and expect more. Most of the time, our “happily ever after” isn’t that we pictured. Like most stubborn females, I thought I could determine what was best for my life. But little did I know, God’s plans are far greater than what I could ever imagine.

“We all long to be in the flourishing section, but we stay in the safe section”(Mr. Mustard.) I want to be able to stand up for what is right no matter who it is for or when it is. “ For I know the plans I have for you, Declares the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future(Bible Gateway.) This is has helped through this year because it has helped me to know that I am the temple of God and I am the body of Christ. I know that my plans and God’s plans are different. I learned that through this year. I always wanted to make my own plans like I will study this or I want to do this. But it I have found out that it doesn't work that way. I know I have to believe in him and he will show me the way. “Also tht I am the body of Christ, when God looks down onto this earth, He will look down on us and see the image of Christ in us”(Pastor Matt.) That just blew my mind, I don’t know why, but it did. That is why I want to grow more in my faith and my action because we all are made in Christ image, and we should fulfill

I hope you had a wonderful spring break, and the students are ready for the last quarter of this school year. It is hard to believe we have reached this stage of this year, and that we are nearing the end of the school year.

Good day. This letter comes to you as a notice that our Church Cookout is approaching (8/14/16). I hope you all are ready for Sunday Fun Day in the park. The event will be held at North Point State Park during our regular service hours. We the committee are asking that all ministry leaders and members please! donate $40.00 as it was approved by Pastor Holder. All donations will help provide the food, drinks, paper goods and anything else we may need. We are asking that all money be turned in no later than Sunday (7/3/16). If you have any questions please see Trustee Chrissy Hazzard.

I hope all of you enjoyed Thanksgiving and this email finds you well. I wanted to remind everyone that we have a board of review coming up on the Tuesday following the second Monday in December which would be December 13th this year. We will have some action items and I can have everything prepared when we meet to shorten the meeting. It shouldn't take more than a few minutes unless there are questions. Would everyone like to meet first thing in the morning say around 9 am or in the afternoon?

Hope your break was restful and enjoyable! Last summer while I was on my SSLP in Orlando, I stayed with a former PW President from back in the 1980s. She just found these treasures over Christmas break and shared them with me. I thought you and the other residents would love to give them a read! One document is a freshman orientation booklet-- Pat typed the original on her parents' typewriter and asked her dad for funds to mail them to all the incoming freshman across the country! The other document is something like our Stall Notes. Pat mentioned that this was their primary method of communication before cell phones! It's unbelievable to see both how little and how much have changed over the years!

Although it seemed as if nothing could be done, I decided to pursue on my dream on being part of this amazing trip. Since, my school letter had not given me a positive outcome. I decide to write my own letter explaining the trip, my desire in going and asking for their (sponsor) support. I was just sincere. Along with a prayer, the letter was distributed to my doctor, dentist, a relative, and one of my mom’s close friends and I personally went to each person and spoke with them. Other than being honest, I used my charismatic and business

“Find your calling! Your mission! The one thing God has ordained for you to do for the rest of your life!” These were some of the words that I heard being preached to kids my age since I started going to youth group in 7th grade. I heard these words, and I was excited. I was excited, but also nervous, and scared, but hopeful at the same time: hopeful that one day I would find my calling for my life. I would wonder my thoughts, thinking, what is my calling going to be? And where is it going to take me? Am I going to be called to be a Pastor at a church? Is the church going to be small? Will it be huge? Will it be far away? Or will I be called to be a missionary? Will I be called to go preach the gospel to thousands of civilians in East Africa? Or will I just be called to be a one on one counselor? Whatever it was, I couldn’t wait for God to tell me what it was. A year or two went by, and people all around me were receiving their calling. My sister was called into Worship ministry, and my older brother was called to be a youth pastor. My friends were being called to be missionaries, doctors, counselors, pastors, and all other sorts of things. And there I was, still waiting to receive my calling. I thought, maybe I’m just not ready for it: Maybe God’s timing hasn’t come yet.

It seems like(and probably has been)an eternity since we have written anything to anyone, & I can’t possibly write down years of happenings in one letter. Just let it be said that we are all alive and FINALLY well!