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The house we are hoping to build

Nicole and I hope to help build a house for a family in Mexico this August. I found the floor plan for this simple home. We are going to be working with Baja Christian ministries and Global Expeditions. The folks at Baja Christian Ministries build houses nearly every weekend. This is good news. I have two hands, but I don't really know how to build anything! I'm going and I'm ready to help. We could use your help. We want to pay the $5000 it takes to buy the building materials for a house. This is not something we must do. That is, they will accept our help even if we don't pay for the materials. I just want to teach my daughter how to trust God for big things. How to step out and try to be used by God. I'm trying to help build her character. I'm trying to help her see that she can personally change the world in a positive way. When we hand the keys to the family that receives our house, I want Nicole to know she really went the 2ND mile to change this families life.

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Esther said…
What a great thought! I wish my parents had taught me more how to give cheerfully! I am a part of Global Expeditions, and am excited for your trip. God bless you and your family!
10:36 PM
Global Expeditions said…
That is so great that you're taking such a leap of faith! I'm sure the lessons you and your daughter learn from this will greatly bless you!

I am a Global Expeditions representative, and will most likely be going on the Baja trip as well; perhaps we'll see each other!

If I can help you with anything, feel free to contact us at geinfo@teenmania.org, or you can email me personally at stephanie.king@teenmania.org.

I have a team of about twenty peers here, and we would be happy to lift you and your family up in prayer!

I can't wait to see how your faith and hard work will expand His Kingdom. Keep the faith alive!

Stephanie King
E-Strategy Representative
geinfo@teenmania.org
3:17 AM
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