Sunday, December 21, 2008
Wintertime Excitement!
I am deeply sorry that I have not updated on here in a while. Things have been... exciting ...crazy...etc. Earlier this month, my class went on a field trip (first one since 5th or 6th grade!!!!) to the Operation Christmas Child warehouse in South Denver. While we were there, we were put to work; inspecting the boxes that had been sent into the donation centers for unneeded items, making sure that all boxes were securely taped for shipping, and finally repacking them 14-16 shoeboxes to a box.
When our teacher told us about this trip earlier this year, I must admit that I wasn't too incredibly excited. However, now that I am done with it, I look back and I see how much fun it was to do all that work knowing that kids (for our warehouse) in Mexico would be having an amazing Christmas this year, partly because of my efforts.
Since that trip, some other things have happened regarding our trip. I have recieved more letters and donations (thanks to everyone who has sent some kind of reply!) and we also received our packing lists ( =O ).
I am now having to step it up on my job search so that I can afford all the things that I will need to get for this trip. I already have in applications at six different stores and I am planning on putting in more after this week. Please pray for me as I search for a job in this failing economy.
That brings me to this week. This year Christmas has been extremely different for me, and while I know the reason, I am stumped as to why the reason is there at all. I have been, as usual, anticipating Christmas since early October ( lol ) but this year for an very different reason. I have had this feeling of not really caring if I receive any presents at all for Christmas, as long as the people I love are happy.
Robert Heinlein once said "Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own." I think that is the best way to end this post.
Until next time,
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Donations Already!?!?
Until next time.
Monday, November 3, 2008
God is working in my heart already!
These past few days have been extra crazy and through it all God has revealed some "flaws" in my character and relationship with him and provided ways for me to fix them. Long story short, He revealed to me that I had made the HUGE mistake of being overly judgemental both in my social life at my new school and in my relationship with Him by questioning both my Christianity and His plans for me. I realized that I was being extremely impatient in multiple situations and that my choice to not read my bible dilligently over the past few months is having a much bigger effect on me than I had previously believed it would. I know that He is doing these things to impress upon me the importance of the job that I am undertaking this coming spring and how much my spiritual preparation is needed to make this trip successful on my part. I know that a change is needed in my life and I am trying to make it. I hope that you will all keep my in your hearts and prayers as I rely on God to help me emerge through these trials victoriously.
Until next time.
p.s. A great friend of mine showed me this verse last night and I know God was working in me through her to help me get through this.
Psalm 18:16 - He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Looking for your support!
Dear Friends and Family,
Hello! I hope that this finds you and your family in a time of peace and prosperity. As many of you know, I am a senior in High School now and I also recently transferred to
This spring, I have been given the chance to minister to those less fortunate than me in a way that I never dreamed would be available to me. My senior class is taking a mission trip to
As many of you have probably noticed, God has blessed me with a servants’ heart and I hope desperately to use it to its’ full extent during this amazing opportunity to share His love.
However, to go on this trip, I must raise just under $2000 by February 1, 2009. I have a payment that is due soon. First and foremost, I hope that you will keep me in your prayers for this opportunity. Also you may help by contributing financially. You can receive a tax deduction by making your check payable to RCS. Your donations will be used in various ways such as to buy toys and other necessities for the children in
I want to thank you all again for prayerfully and financially supporting me through this amazing journey that God is sending me on.
Prayerfully His,
Benjamin Means