They have been kind enough to put me on the church website, http://www.newlifegj.org/missions.cfm, check it out and feel free to look at the amazing things our church is doing. I couldn't ask for a better home church and am so blessed to have you all in my life.
28.2.12
New Life Church- Grand Junction
We all hope and pray for a church family that will be family for you. Not all of us find that church home that is more than your weekly social hour, it is your home and full of your family. I was have been blessed to find that in my home church- New Life, in Grand Junction, CO. They were kind enough to welcome me to speak on behalf of my trip and hear all about the amazing things I want to do with my life this past Sunday. Our pastor, Ken Vander Horst, has been especially helpful in promoting and helping me with all I need for my trip. I want to give a special thanks to my church for supporting me through my adolescence and supporting me now as I find my place in this world.
27.2.12
Sub Saharan Africa- HIV/AIDS
This is a video I made for one of my classes last year, it helps emphasize just a slice of the issues facing Africa today. While doing this project, all I could think of was how much I wanted to do. But I think people, (myself included) forget how much they help us; how much we can learn from the hundreds of different cultures that are in Africa. As the second largest continent, we could spend our entire lives studying the cultures, history, and conflicts they face everyday. As an American, I need to remember that I am blessed to live here, but I have so much to learn.
Taking Charge
My passion for Africa is indescribable. For years I have waited for the opportunity to travel and do my part in Africa. But sitting, waiting, wishing and hoping wasn't getting me far enough. The wait was so long, that soon, I gave up. I gave up on the idea of dreams that could become reality. I concentrated on the comfortable life I was living in Colorado and sank my efforts into becoming a teacher. A teacher was a position that I could always see myself living. I have always been relatively comfortable around children and knew the balance of being their friend and leader. So why not? I planned on staying with my serious boyfriend of the time and once we had gotten married, my teaching position would be easy to fill no matter where we traveled. My dreams of helping the people in Africa seemed more far away than ever.
But soon that comfortable lifestyle I wanted so badly seemed like the last thing I ever wanted. I knew that God had been calling me for years to live in the now, take chances, change peoples lives, use my experiences to help others, and help myself along the way. I had pushed God's voice that was telling me to "Take Action" to the back of my head. But on an uneventful day, I changed, I decided that I couldn't rely on other people to do what I was being called to do. Accomplishing my dreams would take more than idly standing by and waiting for something amazing to happen to me. I couldn't count on other people to "do their part" for me. The only way was to fix myself. I abruptly changed majors, from teaching to Geography and Environmental Studies with a minor in Sustainability. And suddenly, I let myself dream again. I looked forward to doing projects on the issues facing Africa and sitting in class learning about the regions. I started praying more, searching more, talking to organizations, applying to different places and setting it all in God's hands.
That is when, I literally, stumbled upon Experience Mission. They were exactly what I wanted. They tackled projects that hit close to home and I was attached to. Experience Mission also didn't wait for someone else to help, Experience Mission they took action also. Their mission is to, "... spread Christ's love by connecting people together from diverse cultures and backgrounds, developing leaders, and assisting those that live in under-developed communities with resources and support to enable them to reach their own communities and actively participate in extending out to the world."
This summer, I hope to travel alongside other amazing young adults and Experience Mission and travel to Africa for six months. I hope that this blog will inspire you. That you will find the courage to do your part (whether that is through prayers, donations, or even going on a mission yourself), just like I have.
But soon that comfortable lifestyle I wanted so badly seemed like the last thing I ever wanted. I knew that God had been calling me for years to live in the now, take chances, change peoples lives, use my experiences to help others, and help myself along the way. I had pushed God's voice that was telling me to "Take Action" to the back of my head. But on an uneventful day, I changed, I decided that I couldn't rely on other people to do what I was being called to do. Accomplishing my dreams would take more than idly standing by and waiting for something amazing to happen to me. I couldn't count on other people to "do their part" for me. The only way was to fix myself. I abruptly changed majors, from teaching to Geography and Environmental Studies with a minor in Sustainability. And suddenly, I let myself dream again. I looked forward to doing projects on the issues facing Africa and sitting in class learning about the regions. I started praying more, searching more, talking to organizations, applying to different places and setting it all in God's hands.
That is when, I literally, stumbled upon Experience Mission. They were exactly what I wanted. They tackled projects that hit close to home and I was attached to. Experience Mission also didn't wait for someone else to help, Experience Mission they took action also. Their mission is to, "... spread Christ's love by connecting people together from diverse cultures and backgrounds, developing leaders, and assisting those that live in under-developed communities with resources and support to enable them to reach their own communities and actively participate in extending out to the world."
This summer, I hope to travel alongside other amazing young adults and Experience Mission and travel to Africa for six months. I hope that this blog will inspire you. That you will find the courage to do your part (whether that is through prayers, donations, or even going on a mission yourself), just like I have.
How to Donate Online! :)
As I take this difficult, but amazing journey, knowing that you are all behind me keeps me going when I have tough days. Some people have asked me what the easiest way to give is and so I wanted to show you a few of the ways you can. As we all know, sometimes giving is a somewhat difficult, it is more hassle than anything. Experience Mission has created a wonderful and simple way to give.
You can go to www.experiencemission.org, at the top of the page there's a tab that says DONATE, click that. From there, there will be two options that will pop up, click Sponsor a Volunteer. On that page you will have to fill out the "Are You New?" info and then hit submit. After that you can make your contribution to me (Megan Golike) by plugging in my personal ID, MGOL1001, and filling out the rest of the billing info. Every gift is also tax deductible. You will recieve an email from Experience Mission with an invoice. If you would like to go this route please inform me of your online donation so I can thank you properly!
Another way is through my home address. Any gift can be sent to this address, if that is an easier way for you.
Megan Golike
1277 16.5 Rd
Fruita, CO 81521
I do not want any gift, whether small or large to go unnoticed. I want to thank you all for the support I have received from each of you; whether through prayers, thoughts, or donations. I know that not everyone can give through donations, but please know that prayer and your thoughts are just as important. I need prayer and thoughts everyday as I take this trip and prepare for it. I couldn't do this trip without all of you, so thank you.
You can go to www.experiencemission.org, at the top of the page there's a tab that says DONATE, click that. From there, there will be two options that will pop up, click Sponsor a Volunteer. On that page you will have to fill out the "Are You New?" info and then hit submit. After that you can make your contribution to me (Megan Golike) by plugging in my personal ID, MGOL1001, and filling out the rest of the billing info. Every gift is also tax deductible. You will recieve an email from Experience Mission with an invoice. If you would like to go this route please inform me of your online donation so I can thank you properly!
Another way is through my home address. Any gift can be sent to this address, if that is an easier way for you.
Megan Golike
1277 16.5 Rd
Fruita, CO 81521
I do not want any gift, whether small or large to go unnoticed. I want to thank you all for the support I have received from each of you; whether through prayers, thoughts, or donations. I know that not everyone can give through donations, but please know that prayer and your thoughts are just as important. I need prayer and thoughts everyday as I take this trip and prepare for it. I couldn't do this trip without all of you, so thank you.
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