Friday, April 30, 2010

Honey's new car

A big thanks to everyone who participated in Honey's Car Fund!  In the photo above you can see the fruit of this project and Honey, enjoying his new car.
It's a 2000 Toyota Rav4, also known as a "funcruiser" and we are loving it!  The car sits up nice and high, which is a relief for my knees and back, and still it's compact enough for the small Dutch streets. Don't worry, even tho it's "Honey's Car", he is not allowed to drive (he's too young, only 7 years old).
Gratefully,
Belinda
p.s. see Honey's big smile in the photo below... he's a happy boy!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Honey's car update


Honey's Car Fund update!
A big THANK YOU for those who have started to fill the pot with financial
gifts both small and large!  This has been a BIG encouragement to us.
A friend of mine who used to be a car dealer has been scanning ads for
me and giving suggestions (thanks, Andrew!) and another friend, Dick,
has agreed to come with me to look at and buy a car when the time comes.
We also checked to see how much my current 17 year-old Toyota would
bring as a trade-in. The estimate right now is maybe $500-1000 - every bit
helps!  And, looking at the current market we estimate that to find
something suitable (and newer than 10 years old) for under $10,000.  When
I checked my savings account today I have $6000 so I'm hoping to raise at
least another $2000 -3000.  I'm SO thankful to see that much already in the
savings pot! 
Maybe when we sent the first mail about "Honey's Car" you thought about
donating towards it... well, there's still time!  By faith I'm aiming at buying a
different car during the first week of May - will you pray with me that this will
become reality.
If you would like to donate something towards "Honey's Car" you can use the
PayPal link below - it's fast and easy and you don't need a paypal account to
give.  You can also print out a receipt that you can use for your records or tax
purposes.  Don't worry if you can only give a little cuz every little bit helps and
will keep this missionary on the road.
Thanks for helping out!
Blessings,
Belinda and "Honey" in Holland
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Honey's Car fund
          
     

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Saturday, April 03, 2010

First missionary journey to India


A week in India and I felt like I was among family members after just a few days - thanks to the Apostle Thomas who evangelized this region in response to the Great Commission so many years ago.  

So, here I was on my first missionary journey to India, welcomed by brown faces with warm hearts.  They came from many different parts of India, Nepal and Bhutan to learn about worship and leading others in worship.  I taught my heart out on topics like mentoring, worship and missions and how to grow in character and leadership skills as a worship leader.

A highlight for me was getting to know Richie (on the motorcycle) and Cheryl (Indian woman with the shawl) Kleinman who have been in YWAM almost as long as I have, faithfully serving here as leaders in Chennai and the region and started the School of Worship.  We had meals together, long chats about future strategy of planting a new School of Worship in Nepal, and just had some time to relax and get to know one another. 
It was extra fun to be here with a good friend, Hilde (Norway) who actually went to India to teach when I couldn't.  She's been here four times now and they love her almost as much as she loves them.

India impressions: smiles, hospitality, grace, patience, disciples, hot, busy, friendly, hungry for God...

Lord willing, I'll be back for more of this next year!