FIELD ACCEPTED!! :)

Around February or so, I started the application process to serve overseas with Operation Mobilization, based out of Tyrone, GA. Since we lived in Fayetteville and Conyers for several years, I had heard of it, as well as known several people that have served in years past.

In May, I went down to Tyrone for a week of interviews, training, and an amazing time of worship. Probably, one of the things from the week that blessed me the most was the fact that I was with about 20 other people who were at the same phase of their lives as I was. We were all desiring to serve God in some capacity, whether on a ship, in the States through Arts, or by assisting others to be more effective.

We were placed in "Tribes" the first evening! Honestly, I was a little nervous. We then created a "Tribe Name", a tribal skit, and a tribal flag. Pictured here is my Tribe: SWARRD! This is the first letter of our last names. From left to right: Stela R, Me, Ben A, Libby D, Shelby W, and Seth R. Let me say, these 5 people continue to be such a blessing to me!! I find it awesome to see the way God hand-picked us to be in this group together.

I found out about 3 weeks after I returned from GA that I was accepted to OM USA. After a little delay on my part, I FINALLY got all my forms submitted in order to be reviewed by OM Ships in Germany. On June 22nd, I found out that I was FIELD ACCEPTED!!! This means, that Lord willing, I will be leaving in January 2010 to head out to the LOGOS HOPE!

This is a picture of the LOGOS HOPE. This photo was take in Cork, Ireland I believe?

I am so excited to see all the ways God demonstrates His faithfulness and provision over the next 5 months, as well as the 2 years I'm away. At this point, I am starting to raise my support. I would appreciate you prayers as I trust God for His provision through His people!

I'm praying that God is doing big things in your lives, and that HE is receiving all the Glory!

~Bethany