Sharing the message....

I want Thank Shepherd of the Hills Church in Richfield Wisconsin for embracing Simple Hope as their Mission partner. Pastor Jay, Karen and myself were able to speak on behalf of our journies collectively to Tanzania Africa. Pastor Jay shared about his "planned" trips the ones whereby you are always in the safety of a formed group vs the exciting adventures Karen and I have been on in the last couple months really facing the unknown but somehow "knowing" that there was a much larger plan for us.

I loved the part of the sermon where Pastor Jay said: "certainly most of us will not be called to go to Africa" and that is true. I NEVER thought for a minute I would be called to go there either, in fact I can remember that I really didn't even know much about it when I decided to go for my first time. Maybe ignorance is bliss? Well it was then, but now I have training and skills under my belt and am MUCH better equipped to work within and outside of Tanzania. My heart has always been full of compassion for others, yet somehow when I landed in this country, I knew that they needed what I could provide...that has led to others joining me with similar hearts and to the development of Simple Hope.

Cast your fears aside and take a bold move in your life. Maybe it is just getting up the courage to talk to a co-worker or neighbor, or maybe it is finally telling that person you are sorry for something that happened. Whatever your calling, be convicted, trust, have faith and know that as you put your fears aside, you will feel empowered. The sense of accomplishment will overwhelm you.

I am always here for you, your emails are always welcome ~ simplehope1@gmail.com

Until next time~

Cheers!