Summer Update

Finally I am getting to do an update.  Time has been going way to fast!  Thank you for your patience and grace.   "Oh Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the Earth..."  Psalm 8:1

June was basically a month of preparation.  I did a few presentations and was excited to share to small groups what God is doing.  That's always rewarding, and the part of the journey that I especially love.  I also prepared to go to India for training, and a quick trip to Georgia to meet my new great granddaughter Lilly Rose, and speak at my old church Mt. Pleasant, in Social Circle.

The trip to India was very intense, and enlightening.  I think I will be processing everything for a long time to come.  I know I have taken away Kingdom lessons that will be used the rest of my journey on Earth, and friendships that will extend into eternity.  Thank you to those that have supported me with prayers and financially to make this happen!

Speaking at Mt. Pleasant was a delight!  Sharing what God is doing and how He is leading this journey makes everything come full circle.  Although I gave my life to missions 30 years ago, it wasn't until about 5 years ago at Mt. Pleasant there was a pastor with a missionary heart that opened the door to short term missions for me.  Thank you Pastor Michael Dunbar!  It was good seeing old friends, and enjoying the best pot luck luncheon you will ever get at any UMC!!  Thank you Pastor Leah and church family for your love and support!!

Now I am preparing to go to Colorado Springs for further training.  I leave Aug 3rd and return Aug 29th.  It will be great training to equip me on how to learn a new language, and continue cross cultural training.  Please continue to be in prayer for me during this time.

The Home Team is planning a Silent Auction for September 27th at St. Paul UMC.  I am also inviting everyone for cake to say thank you for your support before I leave for S. Sudan a couple of weeks away.  Please mark your calendars for that date.  If you have anything you would like to donate for the auction please contact Mary Vaughn crackermary41@gmail.com, or Darlene Coburn dar567@tampabay.rr.com.  They are collecting donations at this time.  We hope there will be a variety of items that will attract a lot of interest.  Monies earned will go towards getting a bike and setting up housekeeping in Yei.

If you would like to partner with me and haven't already please click on The Mission Society logo and it will lead you to a secure dedicated account at The Mission Society.  Donations will go directly into my account and are tax deductible.  Thank you and God bless you for your support.

How can I pray for you?  Please send me your prayer requests to goodwin.carolyn99@gmail.com.

Love and Blessings,
Carolyn

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace."  1 Peter 4:10