These last few weeks have been both busy and exciting! It seems to all be coming together so quickly!

I've reached 90%

I have 100% of the absolute minimum needed to go—it does not include any costs relating to a vehicle, which accounts for the final 10%. That being said, I am still hoping for the continued funds to come in for the purchase of a car. That only is about $175 a month and the up-front purchase price of the car itself.

I’ll also be making a couple big purchases in the next week. First, I’m buying my plane ticket to Nairobi! Also, I’m purchasing a new computer—mine is from college and is especially susceptible to viruses transmitted over the internet in Kenya. I also just purchased Rosetta Stone for Kiswahili, the national language of Kenya. That will give me a little head-start on the language-learning process.

We held my Open House at the church last weekend—it was a whole lot of work, but totally worth it. It was a 1920’s-British-Colonial-Safari-themed party and we had a great turnout! I was very encouraged by the more than 50 people that attended. God used it to both encourage and provide for me.

Thank you to everyone that came and everyone that helped before and after!

One last thing: I’ve made Wish Lists with two online stores. They include ministry-related items like Bible Study books, reference materials and necessary techie gadgets. They also have a few things that are more for personal use! Feel free to check them out if you are interested in helping me in this way!

Target: https://www.target.com/lists/I6JBYULY2ELI

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Brittany-Clark/wishlist/7E5DK9271E/ref=cm_wl_search_1

80%

So...I've officially reached 80% funding! That's a 10% jump from 4 days ago! All I need is another 10% and I can purchase a one-way ticket to Nairobi, Kenya. Keep praying...

The following link will direct you to my Summer Update Newsletter.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/20859605

You can also find the response card at:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/20859782

October Update!

Thanks for checking out my blog. I'm new to this whole thing, but it seems like a great way to stay in touch! I hope to be on here regularly to keep you all updated.

So far, plans for Kenya are coming along. I've reached 100% on my one-time support and just over 70% on my monthly support. Just a little ways to go! I'm also working on getting together my team of prayer supporters.

I just recently got a temporary job, which was totally God's provision. I'm working at NutraMedix here in Jupiter and really enjoying it. It's difficult working full-time when I'm also working "full-time" raising support. But it's good training I guess!

I'm planning several events in the next few weeks. On October 17th, in the Youth Center of Tequesta's First Baptist Church, from 7-9 I'll be hosting an Open House. It'll be a casual and informal time where I will share about Kids Alive, the ministry God has called me to in Kenya, and how anyone interested can be involved.

Also, I'm planning a penny drive with the children and youth at Tequesta's First Baptist. We'll be handing out collection bottles, so feel free to stop by and pick one up!

I think that's all for now...stay tuned for more!