Traveling Kirsti

Monday, April 27, 2015

Only Two More Days!

With less than 40 hours before my first flight I’m verging on an excitement overload. My trip to Taiwan takes roughly 24 hours-all things considered-it’s quite a convenient arrangement. Once in Taipei, I’ll stay the night with Elaine Lee (a family friend) and take the high-speed train south in the morning.

Unlike some my other trips, I will have high-speed internet and smart-phone usage in Taiwan. Facebook is also available to me. I plan to post links to this blog and more pictures on Facebook as well.

Incidentally, however, you will not be able to contact me using my current mobile number (I will use a Taiwanese SIM card). If you need/want to contact me my phone, send me an email at traveling.kirsten@gmail.com.

I’ll be in Taiwan for 10 weeks. To me, this time seems ever shrinking. With so much time, energy, and heart invested into this trip, I’m going to need your prayers.

Here’s the short list:

1. Provision, Safety & Health- Traveling internationally is incredibly fun for me, but there is always some risks in traveling alone. Please pray that my trip is both smooth and enjoyable.

2. Friendship & Community- Entering a new culture with its unique diversity and community dynamics usually isn't easy. Please pray for the Lord’s grace to find how to love Him best in this new community. Please also pray for boldness (since my introversion tends to exert itself in new circumstances).

3. Clear Present Purpose & Future Plans- Jesus is so gracious and tender with my heart, but He also knows exactly how to lead me. While some of my daily schedule and planning is clear, He’s definitely leaving room for me to depend on Him. Please pray that His voice will be clear to me.

4. Communion with God- Bottom line, I’m going to Taiwan because Jesus has planted within me the ability to see individual needs and the desire to personally share my relationship with God there. I'm super excited to go, and I know I'll enjoy every minute. Please pray that as I seek to serve the Taiwanese, Jesus is very real to me.

Got a question? Want more details? Send them to traveling.kirsten@gmail.com

Monday, March 23, 2015

How to Give

Tax Deductible Gifts

Checks should be made out to "All Nations Family" and sent to:

All Nations Family

PO Box 55

Grandview, MO 64030

IMPORTANT!

Personal donations (giving to a specific individual) must have a separate note sent with the check. Do not write in the memo line of your check.

Be sure to include your name and return address in order to receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation.

Gifts to All Nations are tax deductible. Spending of All Nations funds are only for Board approved projects and purposes. Funds given towards a project are used as designated by the donor, with the understanding that when the need of that project has been met, or cannot be completed for reasons determined by the board, the remaining funds will be used where needed most. (EIN #87-0701288)

Other Ways to Give

Should you want to give through a different method or means (e.g. cash, frequent flyer miles, etc.), please contact me at traveling.kirsten@gmail.com.

For any other finance questions use my email above. Thank you!

Revised March 23, 2015

Travel Plans Updated!

By God’s grace, I found truly miraculous tickets with perfect price, minimal stops, and optimal timing. For those that think God doesn't care about the little details, He even managed to route me through an easy airport (MSP)! I’ll be flying into Taipei in the evening of the 29^th, but plan to stay with a friend before taking a high-speed train to Tainan.

Current Budget Status

I’m nearly 60% funded! (i.e. percentage of my planned trip budget) Thank the Lord and thanks to you all!

As of this week, I am now a field-worker for All Nations Family. Any gifts sent through them are tax-deductable. For more information, see my blog post titled: How to Give. If you have any further questions, please email me.

Cards

Enjoy art? Want unique stationary? I am and always will be an artist. As part of my fundraising, my designs are available as stationary. To view options, check out my art blog: designsbykirsten.blogspot.com.

· With my flight purchased, all my planning has begun to solidify, but there are still many, many decisions to be made. Currently, I’m working through my housing options and serving opportunities. Please pray for me as I continue to prepare.

Further updates to come!

Revised March 23, 2015