Here's the happenings..

Most of the preparation for the trip is going very well. I've been put in contact with the two missionaries in Ferrol, as well as with one of the girls I'll be working with. I've sent out support letters and numerous emails...and I've got a prayer base established. All of which are incredibly important. But one important aspect of my trip is pretty far behind...the fund raising. I know, the horrible word. Money. I hate that I have to deal with it in ministry, but that's the practical side of life. I need it to live. And since I'm a student who roams about quite a bit, I have to depend on the friends I've made along to way to support me on the mission field. Though prayer is by far the most important gift one can give to a missionary, finances is another way that friends can invest themselves in that ministry. If you put your money somewhere, you'll be more likely to remain interested in that issue. So all that to say...honestly friends, I need funds. My deadline is approaching, and I have next to nothing. I realize that it's tax season, and that wallets are tight. Even just a little bit from many friends will go a long way. I truly want my friends and family to be involved in this trip with me, and to invest in my summer ministry. :)

ps...if you'd like to find out how, scroll down. all the info's there.

Una Actualizacion...

That's Spanish for "update." I'll have you all fluent by the end of this internship process. :) Well, as of now, I'm preparing myself culturally and prayerfully. OM sent me some very helpful resources to prepare myself for the culture change that I will encounter in Spain...so I'm the process of reading those as well as doing my own personal research on the area. Here's a little of what I've learned:

Ferrol (the specific city in the area in which I will live), is about 5 miles from the ocean, and has historically been a ship-building community for the Spanish navy. Since it's in the area of Galicia, Galician (or Gallego, as it's referred to in the area) is another widely spoken language in addition to Castiliano (Spanish). So I may be doing more linguistic analysis than I thought! Which is good. Bring it. :)

I am still short on funds...so if you think of it, be praying that God will bring in the necessary financial resources so that I can get out there and learn something this summer. I'm confident that He will...He's always been faithful to me, and if this opportunity is from Him, He'll finish what He started. :)

Also, if the thought comes to you, please also be praying that God prepares me spiritually for this trip. As a college student, it's so easy to get so swamped with everything else that I forget to take time and enjoy God's word and presence. But Spain, like most of Europe, is very spiritually dark and resistant to the Gospel. I need to be spiritually prepared for it...and that comes through LOTS of prayer on my part and on the part of my prayer partners. So please join me in that.

Thank you all for supporting me in my little adventure...have a wonderful rest of the week!