Taste of Shine

In just a little bit over a week I will be back in Zimbabwe, my future home. I have that nervous excitement in my stomach and I'm literally counting the days and packing already. Because I just love the people there; I love the children, Celebration Zimbabwe, the landscape, all of it...and I know it's where God has called me to do ministry work. And it's a great feeling knowing that this is probably the last short term trip that I go on there before moving over full-time at the beginning of the year. :)

I'm headed over Sept 15th with a team of 8 from Celebration Church to help with the "Taste of Shine" conference. It's so exciting to think about so many women of Zimbabwe coming together for this amazing conference that will lead up to Shine Zimbabwe next year!! Last year we launched the first Sisterhood Zimbabwe and it was a huge success! I can only imagine what "Taste of Shine" will be like. Our own Pastor Mercy Lokulutu will be one of the guest speakers along with Pastor Chipo from our Zimbabwe campuses. I'm expectant for lives to be changed, souls to be won, and the women to be empowered for greatness!

It's truly and honor to be able to go to Zimbabwe twice this year and help on the mission trips. I want to thank all of my supporters for generously giving and having a giving heart for such a great cause. God has been so faithful and I'm truly blessed by everyone that has partnered into my full-time ministry to Zimbabwe!!

With only $1500 in monthly support left to raise I know with the help of the people God has placed in my life I will be on African soil full-time by the beginning of next year, 2011. I continue to trust God in all of this. If you have any questions on how you can become a monthly partner please do get in touch. It's super easy and the children of Zimbabwe will be so blessed. As little as even $10 a month will make an impact in their lives. I can't move over full-time until I have raised 100% of my monthly support.

God's timing is always perfect as I keep learning.

Please keep myself and the team in your prayers. I will be in Zimbabwe Sept 15-Oct 6. I will be staying an extra week to work on prep for my full-time move and working with the Celebration Kids services.

Love and Blessings,

Shannon