Betel : Day 3

My body didn't adjust well to being across the pond so I had extreme jet lag for three days, resulting in no sleep. I took the day to stay back and catch up on my zzz's. I spent some time with the Betel ladies who cooked an amazing dinner!

Betel : Day 2

After prayer appointments our team spent the afternoon with Kent & Mary Alice Martin (Head of Betel U.K.). We gave them gifts and then prayed for them. It was such a privilege to hang out with them. I saw unshakable faith up close. Although they have faced many challenges they continue to persevere. Their heart for Christ and the broken is an inspiration to all. My heart was touched in many ways.

Kent catching us up on what has been going on with U.K. Betel.

An amazingly powerful prayer time.

Child like faith, isn't that what it's all about?

Betel guys never get sick of soccer!

Stan spending time with the guys.

Girl time.

Pizza party for the guys on American plates. Hilarious.

Everybody was touched.

People receiving blessings in a fire tunnel.

Betel : Day 1

Hey guys, sorry its been a long time since I have posted so I am gonna give you a little taste of what I have been up to every day. Starting with today!

God brought together a team of 11 of us to go overseas to the United Kingdom to work with an organization called Betel. http://www.betel.org.uk/ We spent 9 life changing days with men and women who were struggling with addiction problems but also many who who have won the battle over drugs and recovered. God made His presence known. Not only did God work in the hearts of the Betelitos but He rocked our team inside out. Again, to all who contributed financially and through prayer, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

3 words : GOD IS GOOD

This is our bus ride to the airport. Everybody was in a crazy mood!

Stan fully engaged in his book.

Everybody was sound asleep but me. So what did I do? I ate a huge

meal at midnight. You can imagine what curry did to my body at 12:00a.m.

Becky & John

Becky & John are my dear friends who recently got engaged. I spent the day with these love birds in D.C. and saw how truly in love they are. We started the day off on the metro with a vintage look, then more modern/vintage, and ending with a more casual look. They did a great job. Congratulations Becky & John!

They had an audience!

Aren't they stunning?

These two are more then a couple, they are best friends.

Who says you have to be serious all of the time?

This couple is too cute for words!

July 30, 2011 - Becky & John start their life together,

and take on the world as one.

Daniel Snyder

Daniel was amazing to work with. Not only was he handsome, but was also extremely funny. He has a theater background, so he easily became each vision in my head. Daniel just graduated from James Madison University and is about to take on the world. Best of luck Daniel! You are going to do great!

Carly

Hi guys! This is Carly, an extremely talented, musical theater student from James Madison University who will be on Broadway one day - it's a given. Not only is she gifted in in acting and singing, she is absolutely gorgeous. No matter the road Carly takes in life I am sure she will be successful. Enjoy the photos!

Divine Encounters

I felt very inspired to post a blog today on this necklace piece. Take a closer look and you will find its a heart with a cross carved within it. I pulled it out of my purse to show it to a friend and my heart sank as I couldn't find it. By the grace of God it was under my car seat. This wooden pendant is very symbolic and special to me. I believe God speaks very loudly to me through crosses and hearts; its His way of symbolically saying, "I love you so much & I am here". Every time I encounter a heart or cross in front of me physically I can't help but smile because I know how much my Heavenly father appreciates me.

I delivered food to this table at work (I'm a waitress) and this older gentlemen was wearing this piece on a string of hemp. It caught my eye and I told him how much I appreciated his necklace. Without hesitation He took it off and handed it to me and said, "Its yours." I was beyond touched. Not only did He not know me, He gave me a piece of his own artwork that He carved. Divine encounter? Heck yea. God always wants to speak to us, and grow close to us. Never ignore the nudging of your heart - its God.