Hi :)
Some news for you! I soon will be leaving the comfort of Chicago and the Midwest for a new adventure. I've been asked and accepted a position working with an organization in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Why? Well... That's a good question! :) I've had a passion for and wanted to work in Sub-Saharan Africa for many years... And I knew it was time for a change - you know when you can just tell that something has to change, and who knows what it may be - but that feeling is there just the same? Well, that has been a pressing feeling for several months. And it was from God, without a doubt!
So when Dr. Kasali suggested I go work with them in Beni, DRC, which after I realized he wasn't joking, I spent a long time praying about it, and talking to my friends and family about it...
Fast-forward a month or so - and I'm now preparing to leave!
People are already starting to show their support for me in different ways. Heidi told me that some of her friends have started praying for me... And Lord knows that I will need a strong support system!
Also, Baraka, Tikva, Kim and others coordinated a surprise for me as well... While I was out of town, they asked people to consider supporting me financially and after I returned they presented me with cash and pledges of support.... from my "friends in Chicago," and I was in tears. My friends collected money at a BBQ to help enable me to go accomplish, as I was recently told, my "God-given mission." I am floored, and feel so blessed!! God is amazing! His grace in moving people to help me, to provide for me to do His will... Is amazing.
I am going to Congo.
There is still much to do - I will be trying to raise the financial and spiritual support for my time there... In addition to getting all of the details together (like flights, my visa, shots - ouch!), before I leave.
I will be resigning my position and living with my parents as of August 1st - to save money and to focus more time on fundraising and preparations for my move.
And I will be updating this blog from time to time - hopefully though, on a regular basis! This will also be my primary means of communicating with people while I'm in Congo - so bookmark this page, if you want to stay updated! :)
Some news for you! I soon will be leaving the comfort of Chicago and the Midwest for a new adventure. I've been asked and accepted a position working with an organization in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Why? Well... That's a good question! :) I've had a passion for and wanted to work in Sub-Saharan Africa for many years... And I knew it was time for a change - you know when you can just tell that something has to change, and who knows what it may be - but that feeling is there just the same? Well, that has been a pressing feeling for several months. And it was from God, without a doubt!
So when Dr. Kasali suggested I go work with them in Beni, DRC, which after I realized he wasn't joking, I spent a long time praying about it, and talking to my friends and family about it...
Fast-forward a month or so - and I'm now preparing to leave!
People are already starting to show their support for me in different ways. Heidi told me that some of her friends have started praying for me... And Lord knows that I will need a strong support system!
Also, Baraka, Tikva, Kim and others coordinated a surprise for me as well... While I was out of town, they asked people to consider supporting me financially and after I returned they presented me with cash and pledges of support.... from my "friends in Chicago," and I was in tears. My friends collected money at a BBQ to help enable me to go accomplish, as I was recently told, my "God-given mission." I am floored, and feel so blessed!! God is amazing! His grace in moving people to help me, to provide for me to do His will... Is amazing.
I am going to Congo.
There is still much to do - I will be trying to raise the financial and spiritual support for my time there... In addition to getting all of the details together (like flights, my visa, shots - ouch!), before I leave.
I will be resigning my position and living with my parents as of August 1st - to save money and to focus more time on fundraising and preparations for my move.
And I will be updating this blog from time to time - hopefully though, on a regular basis! This will also be my primary means of communicating with people while I'm in Congo - so bookmark this page, if you want to stay updated! :)
Oh and if you know of someone who may be interested in reading my thoughts (haha!), please forward this link to them that way they can access my blog – http://bethanyerickson.blogspot.com/, thanks!
Please keep me in your prayers and I'll do my best to keep you updated on what's going on with me, before and after I leave.
much love,
Bethany
ps - here is the website - http://www.congoinitiative.org/
Please keep me in your prayers and I'll do my best to keep you updated on what's going on with me, before and after I leave.
much love,
Bethany
ps - here is the website - http://www.congoinitiative.org/
