As of 8-22-08 I have raised 58.39% of my total fundraising needs. I will be able to leave for Thailand when I've hit 80% so that leaves 21.61%!! I am almost there! God is so faithful and if you'd like to make a pledge or send me a special gift to help me reach my goal of 80% you can send a check to:
The Evangelical Covenant Church
5101 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
*Please be sure to include my name: Kara Maus in the memo.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Missionary Commissioning Sunday in Minnesota
On Sunday, August 10th, 2008, The ECC of Alexandria held a commissioning service for those of us in the picture to the right.
It was an amazing experience to stand next to two old friends (Tia & Beth) who are passionate about doing God's work in Asia and to be supported by our home church. Tia Martin (to my right) will be in Central Asia for two years and Beth Burkholder will spend the next 8 months in Taiwan.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Home Stretch
Hello Everyone!
Thank you to everyone who attended my farwell/informational party in MN. I'm sorry to those of you who may not have known about it early enough to make it; it was very impromptu and my parents and I meant to know hard feelings toward anyone who did not know in time.
Here's a quick recap on the weekend:
I got home late Friday night accompanied by my brothers Jeffrey and Michael. It was wonderful to get to spend some quality time with them, to hear about their lives, stories, and a few secrets ;)
On Saturday we celebrated my Grandpa Maus's 85th Birthday at a park in Glenwood. I really enjoyed being able to spend time with my Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. We had a great reunion with lots of stories to share, good food to eat, and always time for a few card games (a favorite past-time during any gathering with Grandpa present).
Sunday brought with it a day full of blessings for me. My Covenant Church in Alexandria celebrated my call to mission in Thailand with commissioning service. I was blessed to be present there along with two of my friends who are also called to Asian Ministries. Tia Martin and Beth Burkholder. Tia will be serving in Central Asia and Beth with be a little closer to me in Taiwan. Then later in the evening my parents, uncle Tom, cousin Sarah, and my siblings worked hard to throw me a great party in the back yard. It was great experience to be loved and supported in this way and say some goodbyes to friends and family.
Thank you to everyone who attended my farwell/informational party in MN. I'm sorry to those of you who may not have known about it early enough to make it; it was very impromptu and my parents and I meant to know hard feelings toward anyone who did not know in time.
Here's a quick recap on the weekend:
I got home late Friday night accompanied by my brothers Jeffrey and Michael. It was wonderful to get to spend some quality time with them, to hear about their lives, stories, and a few secrets ;)
On Saturday we celebrated my Grandpa Maus's 85th Birthday at a park in Glenwood. I really enjoyed being able to spend time with my Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. We had a great reunion with lots of stories to share, good food to eat, and always time for a few card games (a favorite past-time during any gathering with Grandpa present).
Sunday brought with it a day full of blessings for me. My Covenant Church in Alexandria celebrated my call to mission in Thailand with commissioning service. I was blessed to be present there along with two of my friends who are also called to Asian Ministries. Tia Martin and Beth Burkholder. Tia will be serving in Central Asia and Beth with be a little closer to me in Taiwan. Then later in the evening my parents, uncle Tom, cousin Sarah, and my siblings worked hard to throw me a great party in the back yard. It was great experience to be loved and supported in this way and say some goodbyes to friends and family.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Kara's Farewell & Informational Gathering in Minnesota
Say Goodbye to Kara (in Minnesota) before she leaves for Thailand!!!
Event Info: A Farewell & Informational Gathering in Minnesota for Kara Jo Maus before she leaves for Thailand this Fall.
Host: Kara Jo Maus
Type: Goodbye Party
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2008
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Kara's Parent's Home in Minnesota
Address: 26756 State Hwy 55
Lowry, MN 56349
Phone: 773-396-8958 (Kara's Cell) or 320-283-5324 (Parent's Home #)
Email: kara.jo.maus@gmail.com or jerjo5@runestone.net (Parent's email)
Event Info: A Farewell & Informational Gathering in Minnesota for Kara Jo Maus before she leaves for Thailand this Fall.
Host: Kara Jo Maus
Type: Goodbye Party
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2008
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Kara's Parent's Home in Minnesota
Address: 26756 State Hwy 55
Lowry, MN 56349
Phone: 773-396-8958 (Kara's Cell) or 320-283-5324 (Parent's Home #)
Email: kara.jo.maus@gmail.com or jerjo5@runestone.net (Parent's email)
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