Ophelia's Summer Fund
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When I told God I didn't think this was possible, I'm pretty sure He must've laughed at me. I told Him I didn't see how I was supposed to do this – and yet here I am fitting the last pieces in.I work full time as a Nurse Aid, over here in Michigan. I take care of elderly people, and absolutely love it, but this summer I'm leaving them to share the love of Jesus elsewhere.
In August of 2015 I started praying about summer 2016 and my desire to spend time at The Boardwalk Chapel in NJ. In September, after talking to a lady I know, I had a desire planted in me to spend time in Mears MI, helping at Grace Adventures camp, and hopefully somewhat with the Harbor House ministry.
Grace Adventures Camp is a ministry near to my heart. I spent the summers of 2011 and 2012 as a staff person in the kitchen, and I have gone to visit every year since, even if it's just for a weekend at a time. They impacted my view of others, my confidence, and my faith – I love seeing how they are doing the same for others. They really are seeking to impact others with Christ in ways that go beyond one's stay with them.
Through Camp connections I have learned about the ministry of The Harbor House of Hart . The godly people there foster teenage girls, and run outreach programs into their community. I will be spending August with these ministries, serving where I'm needed. :)
The Boardwalk Chapel is a ministry of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. I was on staff in 2013 for the summer, and spent 2 weeks of my vacation in 2014 there; this year I will be there June and July. They have a small chapel space right on the Boardwalk – there, people are presented with the Gospel through preaching, music, and skits.
I am looking to raise $2,200 to cover my expenses. I need to cover the expenses of travel, food and housing at the Chapel, and to cover my insurance while I'm not working. If you're able to help in any way with that, I'd really appreciate it. :)
If you would like to know more about these ministries, and how God led me to leave for the summer to serve them, please check out my blog post! : http://in-which-i-talk.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-calling.html
Please be in prayer for my teams that I'll be working with:
For Grace Adventures:
Please pray that I'd quickly integrate into the flow of the kitchen schedule.
That I'd have energy as I am only spending a few days home between NJ to Camp, and will be adjusting to a new team.
For The Harbor House:
Please pray that I'd be able to build relationships, and be an encouragement to their household.
For The Boardwalk Chapel:
Please pray that God would give our team boldness as we share the Gospel. We want to truly show the love of Jesus, and who He is.
That we would have unity together and build each other up, even when we become tired and not all personalities mesh well.
That we would stay well - it is so easy for colds and other sicknesses to pass around when you all live close together, and aren't always getting enough rest.
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Thank you for your prayers and support! I can't wait to see what God is going to do this summer! ^_^
~Ophelia - Marie Flowers
In August of 2015 I started praying about summer 2016 and my desire to spend time at The Boardwalk Chapel in NJ. In September, after talking to a lady I know, I had a desire planted in me to spend time in Mears MI, helping at Grace Adventures camp, and hopefully somewhat with the Harbor House ministry.
Grace Adventures Camp is a ministry near to my heart. I spent the summers of 2011 and 2012 as a staff person in the kitchen, and I have gone to visit every year since, even if it's just for a weekend at a time. They impacted my view of others, my confidence, and my faith – I love seeing how they are doing the same for others. They really are seeking to impact others with Christ in ways that go beyond one's stay with them.
Through Camp connections I have learned about the ministry of The Harbor House of Hart . The godly people there foster teenage girls, and run outreach programs into their community. I will be spending August with these ministries, serving where I'm needed. :)
The Boardwalk Chapel is a ministry of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. I was on staff in 2013 for the summer, and spent 2 weeks of my vacation in 2014 there; this year I will be there June and July. They have a small chapel space right on the Boardwalk – there, people are presented with the Gospel through preaching, music, and skits.
I am looking to raise $2,200 to cover my expenses. I need to cover the expenses of travel, food and housing at the Chapel, and to cover my insurance while I'm not working. If you're able to help in any way with that, I'd really appreciate it. :)
If you would like to know more about these ministries, and how God led me to leave for the summer to serve them, please check out my blog post! : http://in-which-i-talk.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-calling.html
Please be in prayer for my teams that I'll be working with:
For Grace Adventures:
Please pray that I'd quickly integrate into the flow of the kitchen schedule.
That I'd have energy as I am only spending a few days home between NJ to Camp, and will be adjusting to a new team.
For The Harbor House:
Please pray that I'd be able to build relationships, and be an encouragement to their household.
For The Boardwalk Chapel:
Please pray that God would give our team boldness as we share the Gospel. We want to truly show the love of Jesus, and who He is.
That we would have unity together and build each other up, even when we become tired and not all personalities mesh well.
That we would stay well - it is so easy for colds and other sicknesses to pass around when you all live close together, and aren't always getting enough rest.
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Thank you for your prayers and support! I can't wait to see what God is going to do this summer! ^_^
~Ophelia - Marie Flowers
Organizer
Ophelia Marie Flowers
Organizer
Greenville, MI