Awhile back, a movie called "The Princess Diaries" was released. I, among the vast majority of young girls who saw the film, dreamed of the day I would come home from school to have my mom tell me that I was actually royalty and I had a country in some far away place awaiting me to take my rightful place on the throne. Of course, that sadly never happened. But in the closing scene of the movie, as Princess Mia is flying into Genovia, a song is playing in the background called 'Miracles Happen.' I always hoped so much that a miracle would come my way, that I would some day be a real princess! All this is to say guess what?? Miracles do happen!!!!! I witnessed a few just yesterday :)
Our base is pioneering a flying car. Yeah, a flying car. The first ever in Australia!! When in service, it will be able to fly to different islands in the south Pacific and then drive to remote areas to provide health care. Yesterday morning during base worship, two of the guys who are working on the car were called to the front. They are heading back to the U.S. on Sunday to finalize everything and work on bringing it back here. We were told that together, they needed $5,200 to provide for airfare and accommodations in their journey back to the states. We were then invited, if we felt led, to the front to make a pledge or donation for them. After about ten minutes of donations coming in and prayer, we held our breath and waited for the final number. $5,230!!! Hahaha what the heck!!! God provides. It was so awesome to witness! I've always heard stories of stuff like that happening but I've never actually been a part of it, so it was just incredible!!
Later that night, we gathered with just our Not For Sale school for a night of generosity. The people who were still in need of funds for lectures and/or outreach wrote it on the white board and prayed it would come through. We spent the night singing, laughing, and giving, not just with our money but with words and gifts as well. Altogether, over the course of about an hour in a room filled with people who barely have money for themselves, we raised over $7,000!!! We saw some peoples fees paid off completely and were just so encouraged by the generosity. It was so cool to see everyone's selflessness and willingness to help their fellow peers. I can't even explain the presence of God in the room that night. He undeniably works miracles.
Just when I thought things couldn't get any better, our school got to join in with the Reef to Outback in a full on rave dance party that was going on in the auditorium. I seriously love this.
God is so awesome!!!!! And always faithful!!!!! Woohooooo!!!!
On another note, we are going camping on Sunday!!! I will be away for two weeks without any means of communication, so have a great time in the meantime!! Much love, friends.
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