Trust Updates

It has been a few weeks since I've posted anything on here and not much has changed. I've slowly been filling out applications for two DTSs - Newcastle's Compassion DTS and Norton Summit's (Adelaide's) Justice and Mercy DTS.

Both of these have me excited, yet nervous. I am leaning more towards the Compassion DTS because deep down, that's the one which feels like God is calling me to. Maybe I'm crazy. Maybe I'm reading into things too much; thinking it only because that's what I want to do... But I know God is asking me to trust Him. That is one thing that is becoming more and more clear. Hypoglaecia with three day fecer hospital trip, rent payments, household dilemmas, insecurities, job incidences, transport and cars, and troubles finding obstacles are persuading me to just trust in Lord. No matter how much my mind is screaming for instant help; I know God wants me to trust Him first; to stop going to my friends and family for wisdom; to stop trusting in anyone but God alone.

I am yet to receive any sort of support for the DTS and I have no where near the amount required to be eligible to attend, and my mind knows that. I had a dream a week ago, which seemed so real that I thought it actually happneed. I dreamt that I woke up for a few minutes and saw that I had an email from the Bank of Queensland, stating that $100 had been transferred to my YWAM account. It was that clear, that I even rememberd the name of the donater. But when I awoke, I discovered, whilst talking to a friend, that the dream was a complete lie, and whilst it hurt, I am sure that there is a trust in God lesson there to be learnt also. It will come in some way, for sure, it is all a matter of God's timing and trust. :)

I haven't yet raised any money, so at the moment, my support fundraising account is at a balance of $0.

I'm relying on support from friends, family, and anonymous donors.

I will also be trying to find a part-time job, clerical, data entry, maybe hospitality, administrative, etc. to try and stabilise life and fulfil the amount of money required before the first day of YWAM initiation. This amount is usually the entire amount of course costs, registration costs, and as much of outreach costs as possible.

Other options is cadbury fundraising and car washing, but that could also be problem causing due to the increase expense on cadbury chocolates and water restrictions on car washing... I will keep my mind open on further fundraising opportunities though if the support balance is insufficient.

I have currently applied for an account for my YWAM deposits, and once accepted, I will provide details, at the footer of my blog and underneath the support raising thermometer (located on the left side of blog, just under the 'About Me' section).

These 'As of xday, the x of x month 2011' headings will begin each blog of financial support relevance. It may be 'total amount of support raised' or it may be a thankyou note to donors, anonymous or named. If you do donate, and wish to remain anonymous please let me know. I may not name people automatically, but I do want to express my gratitude.

Until the next update.
Thanks and God bless :)


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Support Raising Target

So I've finally decided to try and get support raising underway by adding a few things to the blog. These updates include (and will include) a financial thermometer, and bank deposit support details where any financial support can be deposited (anonymous or non-anonymous).

At the moment I have $0, and am aiming to raise $9000.


This $9000 will cover the following:
$40 Registration fee (self-covered)

$100 Course deposit

$3950 Course cost (lecture phase - tuition fees, room and board, and the resource fee)

$4500 Outreach phase (Approx $2500 - $4500 - 2 months outreach, airefare, accomm, food,
transport, immunisations, vizas, overseas outreach insurance)

<$800 for flights and transport to and from Brisbane airport and base, or nearest airport to base (with/without connection flight).

Health insurance and phone costs, laundry needs and personal spending isn't covered in these funds, and as stated, I am aiming to have it as self-funded anyway.

I don't have an account listed on here, for financial support deposits but aim to soon... (if you feel like God is leading you into supporting me, or feel like supporting me financially, could you let me know, or contact me via mobile, face to face or email (w0079077@umail.usq.edu.au).

I am hoping to get this more up and running soon, and look forward to hearing how you're going, seeing God's work and keeping you in the loop.

GBUG
Kara