And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel unto every creature. mark 16:15
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28: 19-20
I love missions.
Period.
As Christians (which does mean Christ-like), we are supposed to love the things that God loves and hate the things He hates. My pastor has said before, that missions is the heartbeat of God and I completely agree.
Last August a group of 20 (or team of 20 as Preacher called it) took a 20 hour plane ride to the most beautiful place I've ever laid my eyes on... South Africa. The scenery was beautiful. Seeing the Indian Ocean crashing onto the coast was beautiful. Above all, the people were beautiful. Every church we went to that the missionaries had started were so welcoming and warm to us. They bore with us trying to do the "click" in Xhosa -- when we were brave to attempt... which I failed miserably at-- and the first few times of realizing they shake hands differently than us. As we were moving Madiba Bay Baptist Church out of their store front building into their new building they had bought, we helped the Mamas clean. They then bore with us ladies as we tried to help clean the building... laughing all the way. :) Such happiness and joy was on their face. In a carnal, wordly view you could assume these ladies and their families shouldn't be so happy because they don't have all the things we as Americans think we need for happiness. Someone once said, that "If you have everything but Jesus, you have nothing. If you nothing but Jesus, you have all you need." Oh, how this was engraved into my mind and heart those two weeks. My heart was knit with them, and I'm sure I can speak for everyone when I say that.
So here we are, about 7ish months away from our next missions trip to China to visit the Tolson's. I have been praying about going on this missions trip, and Lord willing I will be going! As well as to South Africa the following year, again, if the Lord permits and He doesn't change our pastor's mind (which my parents are going on this... so that's exciting!).
I have decided to use my new found hobby to raise support to go. I will be taking photos for any occasion for a low price, then anything else above is just a donation. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS THESE TRIPS FROM HERE ON OUT. The price will be a flat rate of $40 per session, and events such as weddings will be $60 plus any donation over that you'd like to make.
These will include an unlimited amount of photos/time/outfits/locations/days and I will put them on a CD, so you will be able to download and print freely. Also, you can do any other editing you want. I will also be editing them before hand, so any editing you do after is your decision. The CD will have copies of the final products and without the logo that I use for posting it online. So if you're interested, feel free to message me on here or shoot me a text or private message on Facebook. Most photographers charge by the hour, plus an extra fee for wear and tear on their cameras and time put into editing so, I'm making these really affordable. Great pictures for a great price! Plus I'm getting some good practice. :) Share with your friends and family! Below are links to the websites for the families serving in South Africa and for the Tolsons in China. Women Behind the Scenes is a blog by missionary wives that I really enjoy reading. Also, a post on their by Mrs. Amy Coffey (SA) about her experience learning to make amagwinya, a.k.a. the most amazing deep fried bread ever! Check these websites out and pray for these families serving the Lord in SA and China! God bless.
- Carrie Anna
