packin' and a prayin'

July prayer letter:

Dear family and friends,

In just one week I will be…

Joining my church team in a send-off prayer as we leave for Ethiopia!

Packing my suitcase and our 20 crates of donations on board our plane!

Flying around the world to visit orphans and missionaries!

Taking medications.

Experiencing a different climate and new foods!

Watching God use me for His glory!

Yes, I’m a little fearful of all the unknowns, but I’m amazed by all God has done to prepare and provide for our team to go on this trip.  Thank you so much for your prayers and financial support in my preparation! These are some of my specific prayer requests while I’m away.

Health-my medications and the new culture won’t alter my attitude.

Safety-while traveling to and around Ethiopia

 Community- living and working in a team for 10 days

 Attitude- my spirit will be flexible to help where I’m needed

 Changed Heart- my eyes will be open to what God wants me to learn through this experience.

While in Ethiopia, August 4-14, my team and I will be serving in a number of different areas. We will be helping the staff of Children’s Hope Chest Centers, leading and encouraging the community children in VBS lessons and activities, and making home visits. Please pray for me as I have been asked to prepare and teach English learning lessons and worship songs. I’m eager to see how the children learn words and songs in our language!

Thanks for your support,

Alicia Behrens

Lamentations 3:22-24 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I hope in him.”