16 days until I leave for AFRICA training!!!!

The garage sale on Saturday went great! Raised about $500 on Saturday! :) and about $20 on Sunday haha! Thank you to all of you who donated and or stopped by! :)

Quick story: There was this lady who came up, and we started talking about why I was having a Garage Sale, and guess what??? SHE had been on Mercy Ships!!! She was on the other ship called the Anastasias! (the new ship is called the "Mercy Africa") It was so neat to hear that she loved her journey and she talked highly about her experience! God is good! :) Just thought I'd share :)

So many of you have either emailed me and/or asked me what are some things I may need before I leave so I made a small list...hope this helps. Thank you so much!! :)

Needs:
*Pajamas
*Socks (little ones)
*Shoes
*Dress Pants (size 9)
*1 set of twin white sheets / pillow cases
*2-4 white towels & wash clothes & hand towels
*BeachTowel
*2 large duffle bags on wheels (definately can be used!)
*Electrical Adapters (British Plug)
*15 foot Ethernet computer cord

Wants:
*Science type of school supplies or decorations (i have none so anything would be a blessing)
*P.E. supplies (rackets, balls, anything...)
*Gift Certificates (Walmart/ Kohls/ Target/ CVS/ Payless Shoes/etc...)
*Hollister normal Girls Perfume


Thank you again! :) See you Saturday!! :) My dad bought Tri-Tip!! yeehaw!! :)

Finally! :)

Yay!!! I finally got my code for fundraising!!! :-D If you want to and are able to financially contribute to this amazing adventure in anyway, there are two ways to do this. First, you may write a check to:

Mercy Ships
Memo: 2632
and send it to:

Mercy Ships
PO Box 2020, Lindale, TX 75771-2020, USA


To donate via internet (easiest way) please visit:

http://www.mercyships.org/get-involved
then click the "Make a Gift...Sponsor a Crew Member"
I am under ORMAN

Thank you for all of your prayers and your support through every step of this process! Please prayfully consider committing to become a regular sponsor to this ministry who brings hope and healing to the poorest countries in the world. I must raise about $15,000 a year (includes airfare, transportation, room & board, extra living necessities, and health insurance). Any amount is greatly appreciated and valued! The Lord multiplies where His will is being carried out :)

I will be posting a video of "Mercy Ship Life" very soon!!! Keep checking back for more info! :) Love you guys!

Christina’s Going Away Party!

Aka: Fundraising / BBQ / Going Away / Birthday Party

Come jump aboard this ship, as we rejoice in this new adventure, as Christina follows her calling to teach in Africa!

Who: You & Your Family

When: May 30th 2009 @ 2:00

Where: 34039 Abbey Rd, Temecula CA 92592

What: We will have food, fellowship, fun and don’t forget to bring your swimsuits!!

Why: This festivity is to celebrate Christina’s adventure to Africa and her 23rd Birthday! Also, prayfully it will raise awareness and funds for her journey, as she will be a full-fledged Missionary!

Please RSVP: csorman@gmail.com or facebook or call/text 951-970-3036

As the Lord is leading me through the gangway, onto a new course of life, I will be heading leagues away where I will weigh my anchor and go full speed ahead to serve the Lord in Africa!

ONE MONTH!!!

I leave to go to Texas for training in exactly ONE MONTH!!!! June 10th (in the evening) is my estimated time of departure to drive to the Mercy Ship U.S. headquarters! My dad and i will be leaving in his truck on this date, in order to make a few adventurous stops on the way! Ill make sure to post pictures and stories all about it! :)

As time draws nearer, my schedule grows thicker...more things to do in less time... yet, I am stoked to be going on such an adventure!! I don't feel like it is real yet! haha! I dont think I will until I actually GET there! Please continue to pray for me, as I need God's support in every part of this trip! :) I have posted (to the right) a list that I will keep updated of specific prayer needs during the trip. I thank each of you for all of your support, love and prayers!

Oh! and remember to vote on which way you would like to keep updated on my trip! :)

(also, if you are having any trouble viewing or posting on this blog, please let me know! you can comment using your name if you post with: name/url and keep the URL blank. Please feel free to email me too at csorman@gmail.com thank you guys! I love you!)

Prayer Team!

I had a missionary friend suggest that I start a prayer list. My goal is to have 200-300 people praying for this mission's adventure. I believe that prayer is the strongest communication to our Lord, and that it is essential for this journey! I would be honored if you would become a part of this prayer team not for me, but for the kingdom of God! I will be posting specific prayer requests occasionally, but please keep me in your continual prayers in all areas! :) Thank you so much!

Please either send me an email at csorman@gmail.com just letting me know that your praying, or comment below.

Thanks guys SO much!! I thank you for your prayers, as I know that I can feel them and that the Lord is using them for encouragement and for all the puzzle pieces to slowly fit together!

Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Address Please!

I am in the process of getting addresses together to send out invites for my "Going Away / Birthday / Fundraising" Party that will happen in May...probably middle May...and I need your home addresses please!! Please send them to: csorman@gmail.com I will have the ability to send and receive snail mail and email while I'm over there, and I would LOVE to keep you all in contact personally as well as have you come to the party! :) Thanks!

Also, some of you have asked what the link is for Mercy Ships..here it is: mercyships.org they even have a virtual tour of the ship which is fun to watch! (The library/student computer lab is also the science classroom...aka MY CLASSROOM! hehe!) Soon, you will be able to support me through Mercy Ships directly, but I will let you know more info later. Thank you!

Remember...send those addresses!! :) Anyone and EVERYONE is invited!!!! thanks!!!

Hey Guys!!

So when it comes closer to leaving for Africa, I will be posting on this blog a lot more! But right now, there is just a lot of behind the scenes paperwork stuff going on...nothing too exciting... Except I did buy two jackets that I hope you will like seeing me in for the next two years! haha! :) But other than that, please keep me in prayer, especially for the financial side of everything to just be in the Lord's will! I know it will be! I will be sending out support letters probably within the next two weeks... and so please start praying with me! I DID have a something a little exciting come about...and Im sure you will see this again...but I wanted to show you first! I have a friend who is an AMAZING artist, and I mentioned to him that I would love to have a "Logo" to put on my letters, updates, etc... and so I showed him my idea, and asked him to play around with it... and this is what he drew:


Wow! Right? Well, I thought so! :) I hope you like it too!
I am praying for you and I thank you for praying for me!! I love you all! Thank you for all of your support and love! Bye for now :)

oh ps... id love to see who's keeping updated and has found my blog, so please feel free to comment below :) thanks :P