To Athens With Love

Home Sick

2004-09-25T02:35:00.000-07:00

I'm sitting here at my computer in my room, and thinking back over all the amazing times that I had in Greece. The accomplishments I made, the ways I grew, the friends I got to know, the places I got to see, the people I got to meet, and the overall experience of being who knows how many miles away from home in a totally new country where I don't speak the language, and being away from my family for 21 days straight...just thinking about it, the tears start forming.

Being in Greece for 19 days with YWAM was probably the most awesome and life-changing thing that has ever happened to me. In fact, I KNOW it is!!! Greece is, to me, the most beautiful place in the whole world! The people there are amazing, the food is great (minus all the mayonaise, ketchup, and fish, lol), and the lifestyle is one you could almost kill for! But the best part of it for me was the total forced dependancy on God! I was there on His errend, by His will, and through His miracles. Every day I would be constantly in prayer and worship, and my life was a living, breathing sacrifice to Him, the God of ALL creation, and Creater of all the universe...my loving, caring Father! It meant so much to me that my life could actually have that much worth! Over here, my life is school and chores and youth group and friends, and I try to fill in as MUCH as I can with God, because without Him, I feel like I'm nothing...which is the exact truth. Without Him, there's no purpose in life, so I'd be better off not even bothering to try (no wonder so many people, espcially teens, committ suicide..).

But over there, my entire life, E-V-E-R-Y *S-I-N-G-L-E* B-R-E-A-T-H, was His!! My entire being was an act of worship to Him!!! Knowing that I was able to glorify God more in that 19-day period than I have in a LONG time, made the entire trip worth it's weight in gold a HUNDRED times over!!!!!

But aside from the spiritual, I did get dearly attatched to our outreach city, Nafplio. It was SOOOO beautiful, and the people were absolutly amazing! They were (for the most part) VERY accepting, loving, excited that Americans were interested in their lives and their town, and throughly delitefull!

Here's a picture of the city:

That picture of the main part of the town was taken from the Palamidi Fortress. It's a huge fortress at the top of the hill in Nafplio. Our group took one of the days we were in Naphlio and hiked up the 1000 some stair steps in 110°F to the top. We had a worship and prayer time overlooking the entire city, and it was amazing to see how God was seriously moving there!

This next and last one is of one of the streets that I came to love so dearly. I walked up and down it maybe 8 or 10 times a day at least, because the Acronafplia was the hotel I stayed at in Naphilo. Isn't it just sooo beautiful, yet so quaint and simple?? :)

I love that place so much. From the 7 days that we were stationed in Nafplio, it grew to be a part of me, and I'll never forget my home away from home...

But enough tears for now. It's bed time for me, so I'll turn my computer off and get into my warm bed, snuggle under the covers so much that it gets REALLY hot to simulate the Greek evening weather, and then dream of being back in the most wonderful place in the world...the one little corner of the universe that holds my heart more than any other...

God bless, and please continue to pray for all the seeds we planted in Greece. Those people are going to need a lot of spiritual watering to grow and become beautiful flowers in God's garden of life!

Kali Nichta, & Yasas!

Home sick,
<>< Christi <><

Kali nichta, and Yasas again!!!

2004-08-26T00:56:00.000-07:00

(Kali nichta = good night)

Well everyone, so ends an awesome journey of God in me and my friends to a foreign country called Greece, but so begins an amazing new lifestyle at home. My flight got into Seattle at around 8-8:30 pm Washington time, and it's now 1:01 am. I have officially been up for over 24 hours because of the time difference between Frankfurt, Germany and here. Yes, that's right...Germany. Our group got to spend the night in host homes across Frankfurt because we had a 20 hour lay-over on our way home. One of the gentlemen from Germany that spoke at the True Love Waits rally was able to go home and ask his church for families who would be willing to take us (all 37 or so of us) into their homes for a night. It was soooo wonderful!!! So I got to stay in a German home, in a German bed, eat real German food, and also the host home I was staying at took us to a Castle in the morning before he dropped us off at the airport! Praise the Lord we didn't have to spend all that time sleeping in the airport!!! :P

Well, I have about 6 hours of sleep ahead of me before I leave for a camping trip with my family, best friend, and others tomorrow morning, so I am going to cut this short for now. I *REALLY* need to get some sleep so I'm not a total zombie when we leave!

So for now I'll just leave it at this: God worked miracles in Greece, several people came into a PERSONAL relationship with Him, I grew spiritually and in maturity, and everyone involved in the trip has been touched and blessed in ways that only God can put together...including you, I hope! I thank and praise God for all your prayers and support because, without you, things wouldn't have had half the impact! We could feel all your prayers and love with us, and, in many situtations, it was the only thing holding us together! Satan had (and unfortunatly still has to some degree) a VERY strong hold on Greece, but, through prayer and supplication, God broke a lot of the evil strongholds down and replaced them with His own! Praise God!!!

Before I go, I want to share with you one song that basically became our promise from God that He would rock Greece! It goes like this:

"You said, 'Ask and you will recieve whatever you need!'
You said, 'Pray and I'll hear from Heaven, and I'll heal your land!'

You said Your glory will fill the earth like water the seas
You said, 'Lift up your eyes! The harvest is here, the Kingdom is near!'

You said:
'Ask and I'll give the nations to you!'
Oh Lord, that's the cry of my heart!
Distant shores and the Islands will sing
Of Your love as it rises on earth!"

Thank you again for all your love and prayers! God bless you all, and I'll update more when I get home from Oregon!

A new creation in Him,
<>< Christi <><

Yasas! (Hello!)

2004-08-18T23:47:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!!! It's me again!!!

God has been doing AWESOME things!!! I can't even start to go into all the things He's been working through! One of the big ones though is called friendship evangelism. They say, "Come to Greece, make a friend!" Well, that's what we're doing! If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to ask you all to pray for a few certain people: Anastasia, Thafnie, and Emily (a group of 3 friends that I've been talking to), Katrina (a nice German lady), and I can't remember their names, but there's a good sized group of guys that we've been hanging out with that really, REALLY need to find God in their lives!

The group has been getting a lot closer, and I have been growing a LOT stronger. God has really been challenging me to overcome several of my many weaknesses, and it's very hard. One that He's actually hit me with several times on this trip is my self confidence and just being myself. It's very hard though , because I've been realizing that, for the past 10 years, I've been creating a different "me" based on what and who everyone else wants me to be. So my friends are helping me weed through all of the junk to find the gold hidden inside, and it's really starting to shine. Praise God!!!! :)

I just ask that you all continue praying for me and my team, as well as the beautiful town of Naphlio. As of yet, we have had no negative encounter with the authorities and we've been able to fully complete each program. But also, every night there seems to be growing opposition toward our group among some of the more important adults of the city. Be praying that God would continue to give us favor among the people, and wipe out those few voices that would rather wipe *US* out!

Also, pray that my mom wouldn't be too bummed when she finds out that my love for Naphlio and it's people has equaled, if not almost passed, my love for Germany. Germany will always be close, but I feel God may be calling me (and my family???) back to continue with the work we have already started. These people need God, and, whether they know it or not, they want a personal relationship with Him.

Ok, I have to go now. It's time for our morning worship, and I wouldn't miss it for the world!!! :) God bless you all, I love you, and I'm thinking about and praying for you all too!!! Thank you for your love and support!!!

In Him,

<>< Christi <><

Another Team Update!

2004-08-18T11:02:00.000-07:00

> Hey everyone!
>
> Praise the Lord for how He leads us. Last night we
> had another great performance in a town square. Once
> again we scattered Greek New Testaments and tracks
> around. We are scattering seeds everywhere we go.
>
> Today we took a boat to a island fortress that looks
> at Nafpilo. We prayed again for God to move upon the
> city. This afternoon the team went out to meet more
> people and share the Good News with them.
>
> On Thursday night we will be joining a local believers
> service. We think it may be the only one in the city.
> We hope we can encourage the group.
>
> Please continue to pray for divine appointments and
> God's favor as the team ministers. We will have many
> more stories to share when we get home.
>
> In His Grace,
>
> Greece Team

Nafpilo Outreach

2004-08-17T11:19:00.000-07:00

Christi called last night, but it was a short call since we got disconnected. She did say that they have MUCH nicer accomodations in Nafpilo and were looking forward to climbing up to the castle today and to ministering to the locals in the evening. They will be in Nafpilo for the next 5 days. Here's an update from the leaders:

August 16th
Greeting from beautiful Nafpilo. We are having an excellent time here meeting people and sharing Jesus with them. God is so Good!Last night we did our first program in the city square. We must of had at least 200 people gather around. We preached and then handed out Greek bibles and tracks. The people took everything we had brought for the night. Then the team played games with the Greek children until 11:00PM. The night time is when everyone is out.
The rest of the week will be prayer for the city in the morning, building friendships in the afternoon and programs in the evening. We believe God is beginning a great work here.
This morning we are going to climb a thousand stairs to the top of a mountain that looks over the city for prayer. There is a large castle there that we will see. We believe God is wanting to break down the defenses that have been here for hundreds of years.
All of the team is healthy and strong. God is truly using the team and blessing them. Please pray for a strong week of ministry and a great finish to our time in Greece. All of the team sends their love. Thanks for your prayers.
Greece Team

Update from the Greece team Leaders

2004-08-16T14:35:00.000-07:00

This email was sent Saturday by the Team Leaders . Thanks for keeping the team in your prayers. Randy

> Dear friends and family,
>
> We have had an awesome first week. Sorry for the
> delay in getting a report out to you all. So far we
> have traveled hundreds of miles on the public
> transportation and we have not had any problems.
>
> God has been very good to us despite the 105 heat and
> long days. We are seeing God work in great ways. Last
> night we joined Operation Gideon for the opening
> ceremonies of the Olympic games. On one screen they
> showed the games and on the other they listed prayer
> points for all the nations as they were introduced.
> He is the Lord of all the Nations!
>
> The other night we divided into 2 groups. Part of the
> team played basketball with some students they met on
> the bus on day and the others went to a nearby square
> for ministry. Many great conversations took place and
> the Greeks were really open to us and conversation. (I
> think we may have lost in basketball!)
>
> Tonight we are taking part in a large festival in one
> of the town squares. We take part in a parade and
> then the band Delirious will be playing. We are
> trusting God for a breakthrough in the darkness that
> surrounds the city of Athens.
>
> Tomorrow (Sunday) we go to Nafpilo. We will be
> leaving in the morning and having church and lunch in
> Corinth. Then we will continue to Nafpilo. The team
> is really excited to get there and begin to build
> friendships with the Greeks. Please pray for divine
> appointments for the team as He has already done.
>
> All in all the team is doing really well. I don't
> think we have had enough free time for anyone to miss
> home yet. Please pray for health and strength for the
> team as they survive the heat. We love and miss you
> all!
>
> The Greek Team.

Greece Update (From Christi's Dad!)

2004-08-14T18:59:00.000-07:00

Christi called this morning at 1:00AM (11AM Athens time) and we were excited to talk to her for about 20 minutes. It was great to hear the excitement in her voice as she shared some of her experiences from Athens! Since they haven't been near an Internet Cafe lately, she asked me to give you an update.

The first week has included swimming in the Mediterranean, bargaining with the shop keepers to get the best deal (she takes after her Mom), visiting the Acropolis, and having some awesome worship time and prayer with a large group of Ywamer's on Mars Hill where the Apostle Paul preached almost 2000 years ago proclaiming the good news of Jesus to the people of Athens (Acts 17:16-34).

One of her favorite stories that she shared with us was about a small group of them coming back down from Mars Hill and sorta getting lost. Just then a stray dog came up to them and walked ahead seemingly showing them the way. There were a couple of "strange" guys that passed them, slowed down, and were watching them. The dog, being protective, ran over and bit one of the guys on the leg and they left. Then the dog caught up with the group again. They weren't sure which street to take, but the dog went ahead of them down one road, so they followed. It turned out to be the right way to go! Since he "showed them the way", they named him JOHNNY B after John the Baptist. The next day, they saw JOHNNY B on Mars Hill! God works in mysterious ways . . . .

The group has been staying just outside of Athens. In the first week, Christi has learned a new appreciation for washing machines (she gets to wash her clothes by hand) and especially for toilets that work! I'll let her add to that subject :-).

Tomorrow, the group is heading for Corinth and Naphlio where they will focus on their outreach to the local people. Christi has asked prayer for a couple of kids who are sick, for unity within the group and for wisdom for Christi as she is mentoring a few of the younger kids in the group. Also pray for the group as they take a stand for God in Naphlio in the week ahead.

Oh . . . and thank God for JOHNNY B. I know I have!

Randy
(Christi's Dad)

Hello from Greece!

2004-08-08T12:15:00.000-07:00

Ok, I only have 7 more minutes, so this is gunna be quick! I also have to email my parents (otherwise I'd be in HUGE trouble!!!).

Things are going great, we've been here for almost two days, and the people are great!!! We're staying in a small christian church just outside of Athens, and the area is beautiful! Today we went to church together and got to worship with the Greek christians (which were not only from Greece, but also from Afganistan, Africa, Quate (sp?), and many other countries! It was awesome, and the spirit of the Lord was soooo strong there, I couldn't help but cry at times it was so overwhelming!!! These people are few and far between (there are less than 100 members in the church, and they come from all over), but their faith is still strong, to say the least!

One little fact about greece...there are 16 christian missionaries currently stationed in Greece from AROUND THE WORLD and several different orginizations, as well as 16 Mormon missionaries, and there are less than 20,000 christian believers within Greece (less than .2%!). The Greek Orthodox church is a lot like the christian church, but it lacks the personal relationship we have with the Father, and most of the churchs practices are based on tradition rather than what the Bible actually says. So that is a pretty strong battle that we are going to fight, seeing as most of the country is Greek Orthodox, and that they also control a lot of Government stuff. So there's a point to be praying about right there (dad, remember the spirit of Religiosity (spelling?)? Talk about "ouch time"!)!!!

Our group has had GREAT bonding time, and we are literally one big family now! The plane 10 hour plane flight helped with that a little bit, but mostly it's just a great group of kids and leaders, and all are fairly outgoing and fun-to-be-with! :)

Also, we have been working on learning a country line dance to do in the streets of Greece, as well as two skits and two seperate puppet songs. They are great conversation starters, and they are a lot of fun to do! Maybe I can try to get someone to vidio the dance with my camera! ;)

Speaking of Camera, I got a really nice new camera before I left, and it is AWESOME!!! I've got a ton of great pictures to show everyone, and the best ones I'll put together in a presentation to show ya'll!

Ok, time to leave for now and go write my parents! I love you all, keep up the prayers (every day it becomes more evedint on how much we;ll need them!), and I'll talk to you guys all again soon I hope! God bless!!!

In Him,
<>< Christi <><

Last post from post-trip Washington

2004-08-03T01:57:00.000-07:00

Ok, so it's 1:55 a.m. on Tuesday...I have to be up at 7 am (about 5 hours from now), and I am NOT packed yet! I have to wait for the last of my laundry to get done before I can start shoving things in, hahaha! Isn't it just crazy how that happens???

So anyways...I am so excited about this trip!!! Like I said, I leave in a few hours for Discovery Bay in Port Townsend. We will be there till Friday afternoon, when we will drive down to Seattle to board our plane. From there we will have delays at Portland, OR (?) and then Munich, Germany. Then we fly into Athens!

I am sooooo excited, I don't know what to think! Are the people going to be friendly? Is the scenery going to be breath-taking? Is Athens going to be a really awesome city with tons of historical values and excitement? What is it going to be like with the Olympics there??? And, even more important, how, where, and when is God going to work in my life and in the lives of people around me?????

Well, I just heard the dryer go off, so I'd better head off and finish stuffing my bag and get a *little* bit of sleep before I have to leave. God bless you all, and I'll try to get on sometime after Friday and update this and let ya'll know what's going on!

Love and hugs to all of you (espcially my Aunt Sester and Uncle RB...happy now Sester?? ;D), and have a GREAT week!!! :)

In Him,

<>< Christi <><

YAY!!! :D

2004-07-30T20:48:00.000-07:00

Ok, this is amazing!!! God has finally finished helping me pull in all the funds and, because of some mind-blowing miracles, I have ended up with actually *more* than I need! I know I've said this before, but I just have to say it again...isn't He awesome???

So, I am now in the last stages...my passport is in, I have all the money I need (and then some), and it looks like I have just about eveything I need for the trip! Praise the Lord!!! Just one last shopping trip on Monday, and I'll be set! :)

Also, I just thought I'd let ya'll know...I added a wonderful little thing to the site called a "Tagger". All you have to do is put in your name and then hit 'tag', and then I can come back later and 'tag' ya'll back! So that way we can talk back and forth while on gone. Pretty cool, huh? And just FYI, YOU DON'T NEED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO POST!!! It has the option there, but it's just that...an option.

Anyways, it's dinner time and I hear the food calling my name! I'll talk to you all later, and God bless you! Have an AWESOME week! :)

In Him,

<>< Christi <><

Instant Messanger Conversation

2004-07-28T03:09:00.000-07:00

I had an interesting conversation with a friend tonight, and I really thought it was cool so I'm gunna post it so ya'll can see it! You don't have to read it, but it's just kinda like REALLY COOL and TOTALLY POWERFUL!!! :D (now if that wasn't a guilt trip, what is? hehehe!)

But seriously, if you don't have time to burn then it's not too important...otherwise, totally check it out! :)

<>< Christi <><

christi says: what is your fave bible verse?

isaiah says: honestly don't know...acts 1:8 is good good

christi says: really? what is it? (i don't have a bible here with me...)

isaiah says: and then you shall receive power when the holy spirit comes upon you and you will be my witnesses in all the earth ***pirty sure it's along those lines***
isaiah says: the thing is the greek word for power that is used in original text tho! it means 'dunamis power' which like, the greek word is what 'dynomite' came from...so like, the verse is saying how we will be empowered by god with some major super duper stuffola

christi says: wow!!! that's tight!!!

isaiah says: yeyeah

christi says: i like that one!!

isaiah says: jesus said we would do greater things than he did...so why don't we get our lazy rear-ends up and do some great stuff?

christi says: AMEN!!!!! that's one reason i'm going to Greece, lol

isaiah says: better be expecting
isaiah says: like, now....expect crazy cool stuff to happen that only god could do
isaiah says: if you don't expect it to happen, nothing happens

christi says: amen!!! and we KNOW cool stuff is gunna happen....some of the stuff God is planning is just mind-blowing at how BIG He's going this time!!
christi says: He's actually revealed some of the stuff He's gunna be doing in Greece to some of the people who are going on our trip
christi says: all i can say about it is that it's GOING to be HUGE, and that it's going to impact the entire world as we know it today!!!

isaiah says: exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
isaiah says: that too

christi says: hehehe! will you be praying that God works through this in the huge ways we know He will? and even that He'll turn it into an even bigger thing than He had been planning before?

isaiah says: yeeyah
isaiah says: prayer is soooo important

christi says: Amen to that!!!
christi says: my last summer has been totally DEPENDANT on prayer!!!

isaiah says: good good

christi says: and how awesome it has been, actually taking the time to go to God more than usual and just talk to Him!!! He's sooo awesome!!

isaiah says: yeah i kno!!!! he is uber koolness!

True Love Waits

2004-07-27T19:22:00.000-07:00

I just thought I'd let ya'll know, I found a site talking about the Rally more in depth then what I shared. There's ideas that you can do with your church and youth group there, so check it out!

2004 True Love Waits Rally

Excited in Him,

<>< Christi <><

Updates

2004-07-27T17:31:00.000-07:00

Wow! This is SO exciting! Every day this trip comes a little bit closer (or acutally, more like a LOT closer!), and I get more and more stoked!!! God's doing awesome things in my life and in my fellow travelers, and it's getting more and more obvious that God has *huge* plans that will unfold within the few weeks we're over there.

During the prayer meeting, we were told about an awesome privilege that has been assigned to us. My group (there's about 38 kids from Washington state, and about 20 or so kids joining us from the rest of the country) will be joining about 150 other people, and we will be serving the annual True Love Waits rally that will be held in Athens this year. We will be arriving several hours early and setting up the convention, we will serve the kids who are coming for the convention, and we will also be counselors! Another big thing is we will be in charge of setting up the pledge cards. One of the big things with the Rally is that kids from around the world; youth groups, christian teen groups, and many other places are encouraging teens to fill out "Promise Cards" and send them into Athens. The cards basically say that "I, (name here), promise to give my body to God and stay sexually pure until marriage!" So we get the honor of setting out hundreds of thousands of cards from Youth around the world who took the Pledge! There will also be world-wide TV coverage from groups there covering the Rally, and the world will be able to see what we, as teens, are doing to change our world!!! Awesome, huh?

Ok, that was a HUGE mouthful, so I think I'll leave it at that for now. Be praying for me that I can get packed in time, and that I continue to have my focus on God, and that the rest of the prep stuff with the trip would go smoothly! Also, there are a few kids in our group that are having a hard time with their passports, as well as getting the rest of the money they need. If you could keep them in your prayers as well, that would be awesome!!!

Until next time, may God continue to bless each and every one of you in your daily lives! Be a vessel for God, and let your light shine through for Him! Be a river, not a reservoir! :)

In Him,

<>< Christi <><

9 days and counting...

2004-07-26T00:08:00.000-07:00

I don't have the time (or the energy) to post much, so I'm just going to make this short. I PROMISE!!! Hehehe! I know, I always say that, but it usually turns like twice as long as it would have been otherwise...oh well! :)

So we had our second mission meeting today. It was 5 straight hours of worship, prayer, and fellowship (mostly worship & prayer). I learned a lot, and God spoke a lot to me this last weekend while I was camping with my dad on the Olympic Peninsula. I can't wait to tell you more!!!

So, God's working, I'm enjoying seeing Him work and being affected by it, and it's going to be exciting to see how things develop between now and then!

God bless, and keep us in your prayers!!!

In Him,
<>< Christi <><

Just in case...

2004-07-20T19:40:00.000-07:00

I just thought I'd post the link for my other blog, "Pointless Ponders...Or Not?" It's pretty cool, and I just talk more about general stuff going on in life around me.

So check it out! :D

www.fadingflower.blogspot.com

<>< Christi <><

Wow!

2004-07-20T19:21:00.000-07:00

Ok, I just got a step closer to my trip: I went to the doctor and got the medical release...YAY!!! Every day something happens that I get a step closer to going, and yet it feels like a step farther from reality! Why is that I wonder?

Well, yesterday I said I had 16 days to go...by that count, I now have 15 days. But that count is incorrect. Before, I was scheduled to meet with the rest of the group in Port Orchard, WA for training on August 4th. We'd be there for a few days, and then leave for Greece on August 7th. But now our flight to Athens got bumped to the 6th, so now we get to meet on the 3rd. So that means I now have *14* days to go! The time is dwindling quickly! :)

But I am still very excited! I have been dealing with the fear factor a little bit lately (seeing as we'll be in prime terrorist target area for almost 20 days), but God keeps reminding me that He's in control. My personal theme verse for this trip that God has been working into my heart is Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean NOT on your own understanding; in ALL your ways acknowledge HIM, and HE shall direct your path!" It tells me that if I just leave everything up to God and not go by my own instincts, then God will keep me on track!

Also, He's been using Romans 8:28: "For God works out ALL things for the good of those who love Him; for those who are called according to His purpose!" I love God more than anything in my life (how could I not after all He's done for me??), and I really believe that it's His will for me to go. So I know (though I have to constantly remind myself) that God will work out everything that happens for our good. It may not always be the good *WE* want, but God knows best, and that's where the trust factor comes in. But it's SO reassuring that God is in control and He will work it all out!

Ok, so that was a HUGE mouthful and I promise I didn't mean to say all that! :P But it's all good stuff, so I'm gunna leave it that way, ok? God bless you all, and I hope all is well! :)

Thoroughly excited,

<>< Christi <><

Getting closer

2004-07-19T02:00:00.000-07:00

Here I am, just 16 days away from the day I leave for my mission trip. So many things have been crossing my mind as the date gets closer and closer; what will it be like? Will I be able to accomplish and fulfill all that God has planned for me to do? What is Greece going to be like? What kind of activities will I be doing? How will God use me? How will He change me and make me grow? What kind of plans does He have in store? And all of the above, below, and in between!

So, the only assignment that all of us have to do before we go is to read 1 & 2 Corinthians. This won't be too hard, and is actually quite exciting because I love Paul and his teachings and the way he words things. It's SO easy for me to connect with!!! So my dad and I have decided to read it together and discuss it and all....so it's basically turning into a father/daughter Bible study! Praise the Lord!

Ok, well even God's servants have to sleep, and it's getting waaaaay past this one's bed time! :) God bless you all, and keep checking back.....as the trip gets closer, I'll be updating more!

God bless you all, and have a wonderful week!!!

In Him,
<>< Christi <><

To Athens With Love

2004-06-22T18:27:00.000-07:00

Ok, here it is everyone, my first mission trip, but DEFINITELY not God's first! (Thank goodness for that!!! ;D)

These last few months have been some of the most interesting and probably most eventful months of my life! So much has happened, and I don't have time to go into it all now...I just had to get this up and active for now so I could give an official link to all you people who have been asking for updates and more info about my trip! :)

So, I have discovered that I will have internet access (for no small fee though, hahaha!) in Greece, because there will be Internet Cafes everywhere! So in the months leading up to my trip, and during the trip especially, I will try to get on as often as possible to give ya'll an update on what I'm doing, how things are coming, and, most importantly, how God has (and is) working in my life and in the lives of others around me. I'm really excited about this web site idea, and I'm hoping that you all will be blessed as I share with you what's on my heart and all about God's awesomeness!

So, I'm off for now...God bless you all, and I'll be back to update more soon! 0:)
****H*U*G*Z****
<>< Christi <><