Believing in God the Father

There are a million and one things on my mind as I prepare for this new season of my life. I knew this transition would be a challenge but I never realized that I would feel so many emotions at one time. I have felt so excited and in awe of God that my heart could jump out of my chest and then so discouraged and defeated that I lost sight of God's sovereignty. Through this whirlwind of truths and lies that come in and out of my head there is still one thing that I know is true. God speaks to my heart from his living, breathing word and that is where I find my peace.

"Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises to be fulfilled." Romans 15:4

I just wanted to say thank you to all who have donated and who have been lifting me up in prayer. These past two weeks have been very challenging and I could not have made it through without you all!

Time is flying by and I leave in 8 weeks for South Africa!!! 

I am still looking for monthly and one time donors. If you are interested please click on the link below: 

https://discovercoastal.cloverdonations.com/ten-thousand-h…/

Coastal Community Church - Ten Thousand Homes

Donations to this fund support Ten Thousand Homes, a mission organization that builds hope and creates homes for Africa's orphaned and vulnerable children. To donate to Coastal's general budget, please use...

DISCOVERCOASTAL.CLOVERDONATIONS.COM

Passion and Purpose

My awesome roommate sent me this podcast and it was a breath of fresh air. If you have time I would like to encourage you to watch it. It's only 53 mins and it's worth the time!

https://www.rightnow.org/Media/Series/3226#2

Why?

Several people have asked me why I am choosing to leave the families that I work with and hold dear to me heart. The truth is it's the hardest decision I have had to make. My boss always asks how long it takes to build a 5 year relationship, it's 5 years. I have been building relationships for about 4 years now and am still scratching the surface of those friendships.

I have been stretched, challenged, and broken in just the right place to experience God's healing power and mercy. It has only been by God's favor that I have the relationships with the kids and families that we work with. I have rejoiced with a mother who chose life and God’s provision for her family; and have mourned with a mother who aborted her child because the idea of having another mouth to feed was unbearable. I have loved on the three year old who walks the streets unsupervised until dusk; and have sat with the boy who has been victimized for being the wrong skin color in a city where justice does not role like streams of water but is cut off in a broken system in a broken world. I have watched 6 year old girls curse and fight each other just like their moms were doing the day before in the street; and sat in the homes where drugs are done in front of the children with no consideration of the side affects it would have on their child’s brain development.

The same God that has been present in all of this is the same God that is living and breathing and fighting for his loved ones in Africa. He is calling me to speak up for his family in Africa just like he is doing here in Galveston. It will be hard to leave but I know it's the right decision.

The Beginning!

Hey Everyone!

So, I have some very exciting news! I have recently been accepted to an Intern/Staff-In Training Program at Ten Thousand Homes in South Africa. Over the past few months I have been praying and seeking out what God's plan is for me and feel that it is time for me to answer the call to long term missions. It has been on my heart for several years and I feel called specifically back to Ten Thousand Homes to help bring Hope and Home to orphans, widows, and vulnerable children.

This group was created to help spread the word and ask for prayers! The intern program starts April 1, 2015 which is only a few short months away. In order to make that happen i will need lots of prayer. Prayer for God's provisions as I start fundraising, prayer for my family as they adjust to me moving overseas, and prayer for Galveston Urban Ministries as they seek out someone to take on my position once i leave.

I will be posting on here to keep everyone updated on how to get involved and what specifically to be praying for. 

Thank you for joining me in this next season of my life!

~Candis