Do you remember...

Do you remember the TV show, Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? I used to love that show. Just wanted to let you know what's going on over the next month or so! I know I'm not as cool as Carmen, but that's ok. Humor me.
On Saturday I leave to go to Houghton College in New York. I've been telling people that it is in Buffalo, but that's not the whole truth. I think it's about an hour from Buffalo aka in the middle of nowhere. I'm excited though. I think I will be learning a lot about how to teach in an international school. I hope to learn a lot!
I'll be back on July 3. So I'll be in Jasper, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Cullman and who knows where else that week. I will try to let you know when I'll be where as it gets closer. I think I might have a day where whoever wants can come to Jasper and hang out at the lake. :) That will probably be best for people with flexible jobs! Let me know if you are interested!
Then, I go to Charlotte on July 11. That's for two weeks of training with SIM.
Finally, I leave to go to Nigeria!! I hope to be flying out on July 25 and arrive sometime on the 26 because training at my new school starts on July 29! I'll be sending out an update through email this week. Let me know if you are not on my list and would like to be!

Oh yea. Support update. As of now, I'm at about 97%. That's right. You read it right. Thank you Lord for providing! Look forward to hearing from you!

No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly

I don't have the words to express how grateful I am.  Thank you so much for your prayers.  Over the past couple of days, my support has gone from about 57% to 75%.  I find myself in some sort of shock, and then remember that this is what I and you have been praying for. We have prayed for the Lord to provide and to bring in support so that I can go and live and serve in Nigeria.  Thank you for your prayers and encouragement and I look forward to updating you soon! 

Lesson Learned

You know when the Lord is teaching you something, and it shows up in all different areas of life? He is teaching me that Christ is enough. He is more than enough. He can calm my biggest fear, lead me in the darkest place, forgive me of my greatest sin. There is an unmatchable peace when I put all of my trust in Him, and allow Him to lead me. I pray that this would be a pattern in my life and yours. I constantly revert back to old habits, but Christ is always there to redirect my steps. In Isaiah 26:3 it says You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you; because he trusts in you. It's right there. The answer is right in front of us. We long for peace in our lives. For things to work out in a good way. In Romans 8:28 it says "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." There is something we have to do though. We have to believe, trust, and walk with Him. I pray that you find peace in Christ alone, because He is enough!

Support Event!

Some of the teachers that I work with are putting this together. This will most likely be my last event before I leave. I would love for you to come if you can and you can invite others as well. You can come and go between 7-10 and enjoy dessert and fellowship. I would love to know if you will be there, so they can know an approximate number to plan for.

Right now, I am at 50% of my monthly support! Praise the Lord! Please be praying. I need to start the Visa process soon, and in order to do that, I need to be at 80-85%. Then, before I leave, I need to be at 100% of my support. Please pray that I would not be anxious or pessimistic, but trust that the Lord is at work and will provide in His timing.


Alabama to Africa…


Please join us for a night of fun and fellowship

as we help raise support for

Heather LaCroix’s trip from Alabama to Africa.

May 15, 2009

7:00-10:00

The fun will include live music, refreshments, and relaxing.

Bring fishing poles and lawn chairs, if you are interested.

$5.00 donation per person (kids free)


Sharon Rogers’ Home
101 Twelve Oaks Circle
Chelsea, AL 35043

Thankful

I've been thinking about all the recent things I have to be grateful for. I’m extremely grateful. I was reading in The Valley of Vision the other day, which by the way, if you have never heard of it or read it, you should! It’s a book of Puritan prayers. I think that they are my thoughts and sentiments that I’m unable to express. They do it so much better and much more eloquently. One of the prayers is titled Living By Prayer and part of it says: “I can only succeed when I pray according to thy precept and promise, and to be done with it as it pleases thee, according to they sovereign will.” I know this is true, because I see it being worked out in my life and in the lives of other believers.
There is much to be joyful about. On Tuesday my Papa had a stroke. In just a few days the Lord has been so gracious to him and he is doing much better.
My sister and her husband Finally closed on a house.
Matt (my sister’s husband) did my taxes for me the second year in a row. That’s one of those things that you don’t know how to do or want to do by yourself.
I have sold enough of my t-shirts to pay back the production cost and made $275 profit towards my support.
I was able to speak at a Sunday School class last week at First Baptist Columbiana. I work in Columbiana and they were so sweet to have me and so interested in hearing about what I’m doing.
I am approaching my one time needs. Praise the Lord.
I registered for PFO training. PFO stands for Pre-Field Orientation and it is a two week training for teaching Third Culture Kids. This is in Buffalo, New York. I’m excited about learning how communicate and understand the kids I’ll be teaching. TCKs or Third Culture Kids are kids who spend significant time in one or more cultures that is not their own, in turn integrating that culture into their own, creating a third culture.
My friends and family encourage me consistently through this preparation period.
Approaching Easter, I'm reminded of what Christ did for us. Everyone is searching for freedom and we have it with Christ. It's by grace that we are saved and we have hope because of Christ.
Please pray! Pray for my Papa, for my support to continue to come in, for God to be glorified in all of this. If you would like to be added to my email list, or are interested in joining my support team, please email me! Thanks for your prayers and support. I'm so grateful.

Beautiful Day

Yesterday was beautiful. For those of you who frequently receive those white flakes from the sky, you may not get as excited about less than an inch of snow. As soon as I could yesterday I went outside with Karenina and played in the snow. We made a snowman that turned out to look more like a snow blob and had a snowball fight. Karenina beat me hands down. I laughed so hard.

My support party on the 20th was great. My sweet friends did a fantastic job and I had so much help getting things together. My friend Katie was able to fly in from Texas and surprise me, which was such a blessing and a lot of fun. We were able to raise around $500 in support. Praise the Lord for His faithfulness.

I keep being reminded of the fact that it's all about Jesus. He is the reason we have any kind of hope and in that hope we can somehow turn our mess of a life into something that can bring him honor. He is "our wisdom and our righteousness and santification and redemption" 1 Cor 1:30

Please join me in praying that 100% of my financial needs would be met. Please consider joining my support team. Pray for Hillcrest School and for the missionaries serving now in Jos, Nigeria. Pray for my school here -- Elvin Hill Elementary. Please let me know how I can be praying for you. Grace and peace.

Support Party!

It's official. I have the BEST friends. God has been gracious to me in many ways, especially in my friendships. He has surrounded me with godly women that I am constantly learning from. A few of these friends have volunteered to help throw a party to help me raise support. Like I mentioned in my last post, I am raising support to go and teach at Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria. The party is THIS Friday, February 20. (Happy Birthday Holly!) There will be Bingo, dessert, coffee, live music, and prizes. It will be at Vineyard Community Church in Tuscaloosa, AL from 6:30-9:00. There is a $5 cover. I would love for you to come!