Party!! :)

I BOUGHT MY PLANE TICKET!! 

It's official. I leave for Bangkok, Thailand on Monday, June 17th! 

Here's what I know- I will be a part of a 15 person team that will...

* Partner with local ministries and American teachers to begin educational projects in Burma and for Burmese refugees in Thailand

* Continue to work at the local Burmese School, at the children’s home in the refugee camp, and with the local church in Mae Sot.

* Create more space, revenue, and relationships for the 4 month long Journey team that arrives in September and further the ministry of their long-term missionary contacts.

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The Journey exists to address unacceptable realities in oppressed international communities by establishing long-term, self-sustaining business and ministry entities, as well as to train, equip, 

and mobilize a generation of young adults into entrepreneurial and missional placements.
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BEFORE I can do this, I need to raise those $2,225.
So...

You are invited to a Fundraising Dinner Party! 

Saturday, June 1st

5:30pm
1925 Sunset Path, Lewisville

My incredible family has volunteered to grill up fajitas and make their famous salsa, guac, and HERRERA rice!

Please, come over, hang out, chat, give me a hug, ;) EAT,

and if possible donate!

For tax deductible purposes you can donate *here* or write a check to Kingdom Ministries Inc.

PLEASE RSVP to my email: alexherrera7@gmail.com OR the Facebook Event invite so there is food a plenty. :)

THANK YOU for your well wishes, your prayers, financial support, and sharing in my enthusiasm. It feels less intimidating to head into the unknown with supporters like you!

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Let me be your everlasting light
The sun when there is none
I'm a Shepherd for you
And I'll guide you through
Let me be your everlasting light.
* The Black Keys 

 

 

           Rilke's Book of Hours has been my faithful travel companion for many years. As I start to prepare mentally and spiritually for my Thailand trip, I inevitably turn back to this poem. It leaves me breathless!

* Rainer Maria Rilke

 

 

Mediatate on these words with me today. They have such beauty and depth. I am reminded of how much I need the Lord both in daily life and in the travels that I hope will change me.

 

 

Friends,

 

I need to raise $2,225 for my living expenses while in Thailand, and I must humbly ask you to partner with me in prayer, and if possible, to help me raise this amount. If you guys would like to make a donation please follow the link below. Every donation is tax-deductible.

 



*Support Me* 

 

or you can mail a check to:

 

Kingdom Inc. Ministries

For: Alex Herrera

PO Box 98438

Atlanta, GA 30359

40 days!! :)

 

 

 

 

Anticipating Summer Tanlines

"The days get longer and the nights smell green.
I guess it's not surprising but it's spring and I should leave."

*Modest Mouse

           Last week, I woke up one morning in a panic. My summer vacation loomed before me, and I wasn’t the least bit excited about it. Ok, well, I was a bit excited about the thought of not waking up at 5:37(ish!) every morning, but I wasn’t excited about how empty it looked. Normally, lunch dates with friends, work-outs with my brother, delving into my, “to read” list, and turning into my extra crispy brown self (as opposed to light brown winter alex) are all the vision I need for a "perfect summer." However, recently, my spiritual side has been nagging me, as has my dormant wanderlust.

More is the word that whispers to me day and night.

           One night, while driving and browsing facebook (I know! I'm going to stop...soon) More came in the way of this...

           I had been following her group's Thailand Journey for the last few months and just loved their vison, their purpose, and the heart behind their work. They researched and brainstormed for a way to invest in the lives of the Burmese people in the border town of Mae Sot. Through this, they opened a burger joint to employ and train Burmese people to continue the business after them.

Local sustainability long after they leave; I LOVE that!

          While I admired away, I didn't feel inclined to go, until Ashley's  response email sent my heart reeling! They are starting Educational projects in Burma and for Burmese refugees in Thailand.



Sooo, for 6 weeks this summer,
I will partner with Kingdom Inc. Ministries as part of a group of teachers, who will research and brainstorm alongside local missionaries and NGOs on various educational opportunities/projects!

These projects, which we will help design and implement, will continue to be run by locals and longterm missionaries long after we leave.

I am excited, folks. I had no idea that a trip like this was on my horizon. I'm thankful to the Lord to serve in His name for a purpose that enables me to do what I love, and the opportunity to partner with people with common passions. I'll keep you updated as I learn more and throughout the SIX WEEK TRIP!

I guess I'll take the dreaded tanlines with a smile.