yes.
i really am.
i got my passport, the plane tickets have been purchased.
i am going with her and her and her and four other friends i will soon meet in march.
we will be going to sierra leone, west africa to give support to a group called Word Made Flesh.
i can't tell you how excited i am to serve God in this way.
i have never been on a trip like this.
at first after i said yes… i was scared and cried every time i had to think about it.
but God took that fear away.
He put a fire in my heart.
i am ready to be used by Him…however that may be.
i need to raise money for the remainder of my fees.
i am sewing away to fill my etsy shop.
i am working on some paintings too.
i will be selling prints of my photos.
look for that on february 1st.
but another way i could raise funds is by selling ad space here on the blog.
for the months of february and march i will be offering ad space on the right sidebar.
it will be $30 for one month or $50 for two months.
it could be for your etsy shop….your business…or just a link to your blog?
you'd be advertising your business AND helping send me to africa at the same time.
i'm calling it Ads for Africa.
email me for details.
let's fill up the whole right side….that would be AWESOME!!
*******i will compile all the emails and be in touch on sunday*********
and i can take paypal.
No.17CherryTreeLane - Um…OF COURSE I’m going to help you.
Send me info about ad space.
I’m there for ya girl. God has big plans.
Rachel
cre8ivegirl - Wow! You’re braver that me. But what an amazing experience. My God be with you on this trip.
Kyleigh - Woweeeeeee! Well done you! What an opportunity! My friend is there at the moment and yes, you will need to brush up on your Francais…
How long are you going for? I can’t wait to see your photos from Africa. I am a little jealous – do you need an extra pair of hands???
Enjoy! You will come back a different person (in a good way)
Megan - I’m interested in ad space if it is available!
Thanks, Meg!
Holly - I live in IN and read your blog everyday. My husband is a missionary kid from Congo and we spent 9 weeks there in 1995. I graduated from Asbury College in 1993 and the guys that started Word Made Flesh were at Asbury with me. What a small world! Africa is going to change your life for the better!
katie - goosebumps…how awesome!
duchess.of.reel - Meg—I would be happy to sponsor ad space. I will email you. Until then, I recently received this prayer I thought I would pass along to you:
May today be all you need it to be. May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight, and conquer all your fears. May God manifest himself today in ways you have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer, and your prayers be answered. I pray that faith enters a new height for you; Just as Jabez did, I pray that your territory is enlarged, that the hand of God be on you to keep you from harm and pain. I pray for peace, healing, health, happiness, prosperity, joy, true and undying love for God.
*duchess*
Elisa - count me in on the ad space- I want to support you!!!
And they better check your suitcase when you leave- I am sure you will try to stuff it full of kiddos!
Georgia - Meg you are amazing! – i would love to do this kind of charity event. I will be sure to check out your Etsy shop and help you raise some money!
Good luck!!!! xx
Marla - How exciting! I spent a semester during college in Ghana and I think it is safe to say your world will never be the same. I’ve always wanted to go back, but you know what the price of a plane ticket is!
Heather Richter - Brush up on your French…you will be helping so many. Godspeed. God Bless.
Peggyrice@gmail.com - I am SOOOO looking forward to some of your photos being up for sale!
gina - How exciting- I will be watching your etsy shop!
Jenn Baker - Totally ROCKS- we were in the process of adopting a beautiful 2 yr old orphan when they shut the country down for adoptions. So sad and frustrating. Please blow a kiss in the air for my baby Kaday that we never got a hold/be her parents! If you go again- please post info as I would LOVE to join you!!! I will be praying for you and your trip! -Jenn
Amber - I love how you use your blog for God’s good. You could have easily put ads on your blog pages ago for personal gain. You are inspiring!! God bless.
Heidi Jo the Artist - How exciting! I will be praying for a safe journey for all of you.
May God work through you, so that you may help those in Sierra Leone.
Nicole Q. - I am so excited for you! God will USE you and you will be changed by your experience.
We are His hands and feet!
Diana - Wowwwwwwwwwww, what an awesome opportunity to serve the Lord!!
Send me the email you use for Paypal.
How about posting how much you still need so everyone can keep track.
Katie - Congratulations! That is so fantastic – we’ll be sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way!
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - Oh girl I am so proud of you. That is a hearts desire of mine to some day do a missions trip. You will come back changed forever. I’ll support you however I can. Just need to think about it…do I want to buy something or advertise something:)
Staci - Oh Meg!!! I can hear the excitement in your voice…or rather, in your post 🙂 Such an extraordinary trip for such an extraordinary person!!!! I’m so happy for you!!!!
Hillary @ The Other Mama - So proud of you for saying Yes to God. That is often the hardest part (for me, at least). Will definitely be praying for you!! Awesome!
colleen - Congrats on the trip… I’ll place an ad on your site for one month. http://www.ticklebellies.com
Just email me with the details.
colleen@ticklebellies.com
🙂
katie - How amazing! I just started reading your blog and I love it. I actually went to Sierra Leone for 2 weeks in 06 and then 2 months in 07 working with Children of the Nations: http://www.cotni.org. You are going to LOVE it. Talk about a humbling and incredible experience! Your life will forever be changed! SL needs all the help they can get and God will protect you every step of the way! If you have any questions, ask away 🙂
Kate - Oh Meg, I am so happy for you. You are going to be great!
amy jupin - you are my hero. you really are. i’m so proud of you for doing what you believe in, facing your fears and going out of your comfort zone. just awesome.
and you know i’ll be supportin that etsy shop of your’s! 🙂
thanks for the heads up…it will give me some time to save up!
Ashley - How fun! And what a blessing you will be! We have a friend that works for Word Made Flesh in India…such an awesome ministry that we are proud to support!!
Dianna - This will be a completely life changing experience for you. I’ve led teams of American volunteers to do humanitarian work for times. You will see tragedy, but also a people who are so happy. Probably the best lesson I learned from the people is that happiness is not based on circumstances, but it has everything to do with our relationship with God. Best of luck to you!
julia - Wow – my parents have been to Uganda a couple of times to visit the Uganda Baptist Seminary – I’m sure it’ll be an amazing experience.
I think it’s great you’re selling ad space.
Jaimie - meg that is really awesome. you will love it. and you will love the way helping makes you feel i am sure!
Catherine - Hello! i just sent you an email about advertising… Thanks so much, I love supporting this cause!
Chiot's Run - Congrats – you’ll love it. I grew up as a missionary kid in Colombia, South America. I also went to Germany on a mission trip in high school. Mr Chiots and I have organized and led several short term trips to different locations, including some overseas. I can’t wait to hear about your experiences during the trip. Good luck raising funds (that’s always the hardest part).
Holly - How exciting! I have never taken a trip like that before either. You will definately be in my prayers!
deanna janssen - Hi there! Wow! How exciting! What a wonderful lifetime experience that you will never forget! I would LOVE to purchase a month or 2 of ad space for my etsy shop..
http://www.dedeetsyshop.etsy.com I tried e-mailing you, but it wouldn’t go through! Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you! Oh- you can also contact me at dejaworski@yahoo.com 🙂
tess s. - amazing. you are amazing! and you never fail to impress me.
Sara Cameli - All I can say is…WOW!!!! That is huge. I am so proud of you even though you haven’t gone yet!!!!!!
Angie Seaman - Hey Meg. I’d love to place an ad on your sidebar. I’m advertising my photography classes now. Just let me know how I go about placing the ad and how to pay. Thanks girl! This should be lots of fun. Congrats on your trip. I know you’ll do awesome ministering over there. 🙂
Blessings, Angie Seaman
http://www.angelicagracedesigns.com/blog/
http://www.angieseamanphotography.blogspot.com
Lori - Wow, I am so excited for you! And looking forward to contributing to your trip fund once your Etsy store opens again. I have enjoyed my “Cora” pair of pillows so much. And the third pillow, which I loved but couldn’t find a place just right for it, I am donating to a child with cancer, in memory of my daughter’s best friend that died from neuroblastoma (what Cora had, I think). It’s the pretty pink and bright green pillow with the tutu material around the edge. I know they will love it! Please keep us updated on this actual and spiritual journey. I will be praying for you.
Pineapple Princess - I am so excited for you!!
I remember you emailed me and told me that God was whispering to you heart to go to Africa. How awesome that you are answering His call.
Too excited for you!! 🙂
Laura Phelps - wow
And I thought my trip to Target this weekend would be exciting
I have never done anything like what you are about to do
I think it is awesome how God speaks to us and calls us in so many ways
this is BIG
I will be praying for you
and am so excited for you
dont forget to pack the camera!
Marie Tere - One more reflection of how blessed you are.
I have nothing to sale via an ad.
I have a boring, novice blog I wouldn’t want to post on an ad.
But I have checks in the checkbook (good ones too!).
Please let me know how I can contribute, other than etsy purchases.
Debra - Good for you, that is so brave and you will be forever changed.
Jackie - Such an amazing thing! I’m so glad for you – I had a friend who went to Africa last spring and had a wonderful experience. Bless you!!
robin - What an amazing journey God is allowing you to go on! I would love to contribute and donate for ad space. I’ll email you soon. Good luck, I’ll be praying for you. 🙂
mel - Amazing!!! I can’t wait to hear about it. I am so proud of you for going even though you are scared. I really want to go to Africa in summer of 2011 to do a mission trip/see the villages that our P320 funded. I am trying not to let fear get in the way.
I would love to support you, sending you an email!
mel
jamie - Congratulations! Been following your Blog and Beautiful Work for a long while. I would Love to purchase Ad Space too. Ill send you a email. What a Wonderful and Exciting time for you. Have a Great Weekend, Jamie
Sherryl.mascarinas@gmail.com - Just emailed you for the ad space. This is a really good thing that you are doing!
Lindsay Thomas - How amazing. When I think about going abroad for missions I get a pit in my stomach. You are very strong and you will grow SO much from this! God bless you on your trip and I can’t wait to shop your etsy shop!!
Jen CD - bless you in this decision. It is so very frightening some times, but a concrete and clear calling, to be sure. take care. I wish I had extra money to send your way, but know I am sending prayers and hope for less fear as the time is closer. Take care.
Crystal - Overseas missions are THE BEST!!! Prepare for your world to be rocked forever!!!! I would love to support you and buy an ad!! Just let me know what you need from me. 🙂
Dana D@BoysMyJoys - This is such an awesome opportunity for you!
YAY!!!
I want to do an add. I’ll email you shortly!