Okay, I was just looking at the last post and couldn't believe it was way back on July 17th. Time is going by waaaaay fast....and we have waaaaaay lots going on! I know I promised that Mikaela would post something "soon....very soon"....OOPPSS! Mikaela thought I shared specific details on the blog of what was happening with her and I guess I forgot to tell her that was her job....OOPPSS!
So, quickly, for those of you who have wondered and waited patiently, here is the condensed version. Mikaela, of course, will share more details and specifics in an email and letter that she will personally be sending out soon...very soon! (Yes, it will happen soon!)
While at Mount Hermon, we met Doug and Carrie Vomsteeg, the founders of Ventana Ministries, a 9 month program for high school graduates who want to find the heart of service and solidify their faith, vision and purpose before they go to college. This includes 3 months of intense life skill training, Spanish classes, Bible classes, and various mission work in CA, OR and WA and then 6 months of the same in Baja, Mexico. Mikaela was immediately intrigued by what she heard and saw and she could not stop thinking and hoping this could be a possibility for her. (For those of you who know Mikaela, she has always had a heart for missions and serving others.) So, we immediately started praying. When we got home, we investigated further, prayed, got input and feedback from others, prayed some more, asked lots of questions, prayed even more, sent in her application on July 25th and prayed, prayed, prayed! Well........
MIKAELA WAS ACCEPTED ON JULY 29TH AND WILL BE JOINING THE VENTANA TEAM OF 12 OTHER STUDENTS AND 7 STAFF ON AUGUST 31ST!!
Because of Mikaela's late enrollment (official enrollment deadline was June), everything is now in hyper fast forward speed mode....lots to do in very little time. There is much excitement and anticipation of how this is all going to come together....okay, and much panic!!! Mikaela is planning, preparing and working very hard to make money and raise all her support by August 15th. This is a big task that lies ahead for her but she has a big God and she knows that all things are possible with Him!
Again, this is a quick update with more details to follow. If you would like to know more about Ventana, you can visit their website at http://www.ventanaministries.com/ and view their promo video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=305VzcIJJlk.
Please contact us if you want more information on how you can support Mikaela and to make sure you are on her mailing list!
Thank you for your prayers.....we greatly appreciate them and need them greatly!
Good Night and God Bless,
MBA and Mikaela
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Congratulations Mikaela! That is so exciting! It is amazing how God works when we least expect it! We would love to be on your mailing list and be kept up to date with the happenings in your life. I know Caeli especially would like to know where you are and what you are doing. We will be praying for you as you set off on this new adventure!
Hey there! Sounds wonderful Mikaela! Put us on your mailing list and keep us posted on what's the haps. Wow. Although, George Fox's loss it sounds like. My sister will be sad. Excited for you though!
Hello MBA and "A" team. Tom from "Summit in Florida here".
My hope is that all is going as smoothly as it can.
Think of you all and Bruce often.
Tom & Ran.
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