I've been wanting to update this blog for weeks it seems. Although my last blog post was actually less than 30 days ago, I'm still ready as ever to share the exciting things that are taking place in my life as a missionary to Atlanta.
For those that didn't know, two weeks ago I bruised the tip of my femur. I was rushing out of a room and hit it on a stack of metal chairs that were just enough behind me that I didn't see them in time. I assure you it was a very hilarious event to take place in my life. Four days later I left for a week long fundraising opportunity all the way in Lexington, KY.
I was a little concerned about it as I didn't know the hours I would be working and a tiny bit unsure if my knee would hold up. Thanks to many prayers, by the third day I was out volunteering, I went my whole shift without my brace and it held up very well! It's doing even better now and only hurts sometimes but is only getting better. For those of you who prayed, thank you so much. Your faith really made a difference!
I am all about finding and implementing different ways to reach people. One of the ways I have been thinking on the most lately is shadow work. Shadow work is where I'm not directly speaking to someone about God, but allowing the Holy Spirit to move through me. People that are in the same area as me feel a positive change in the atmosphere and are filled with wonder as to what that feeling could be. As I have been actively and intentionally releasing the Spirit through my presence in a room or outside at a park or even just driving by, I have noticed a change. People are looking. People are wondering, "what could that be?" And the truth is that it's all God making himself known through me. So far to anyone who notices, I pray that Christ would be ever more revealed to them. I am also growing in how I should approach someone who does notice this change in the atmosphere and I ask that you be in prayer for me as I go about this!
Let me just say... it is SO good to be back in class, growing and learning with my fellow classmates. I have greatly missed getting the opportunity to help usher in God's presence through worship. It really is an honor to get to travel all over, meet so many different people, and be on mission, but there's nothing quite like being back home (of course I can be "on mission" while at home too, but that's not what I'm meaning here).
In other news, a few weeks ago I learned that this year for Spring Missions (Fourth Wave Missions) I am joining Greater Conversation again! Last year was so impactful. From the practices before we left to performing different arts to various audiences; from times of personal growth to times of growth as a group, it all has changed my life and lives around me. Just thinking about how great last year was has made me all the more excited and ready-to-go for this years Spring Missions!
As far as I know, it will be the same amount that I needed to raise last year ($400). I will definitely keep this blog updated as far as that is concerned. I have not a single worry about God providing. He has more than proved that if somewhere is where he wants me to be, finances are not an issue. But please be praying for me as I prepare myself for this 7 week journey in March with a new group of students. Pray for the encounters we will have as we are out on the field. If you would like to donate financially to my Spring Missions, information on how to go about that will be provided below. I strongly wish to emphasize that even if all you are able to give is $5, not only will I be extremely blessed by that, but so will you and everyone I get to speak to/be around.
I am in great anticipation for what the Lord is going to do the rest of this year and into next year!
Side note: I am super excited to go to Delaware in two weeks with John (my boyfriend of 5 months 😊)! I'm really looking forward to meeting more of his family and getting to know them.
If you would like to donate towards my Spring Missions fund, here is one way to do that:
1) Go to atlsom.com
2) Hover over "Missionaries"
3) Drop down to "Support"
4) Select "Support Current Missionary"
5) Select either Create an Account, or Give Without an Account
6) Select where you want to give, how much, and leave a note saying either "Samantha Scott Spring Missions" or "Samantha Scott Missionary Fund"
Another option is to get in contact with my mom, Bonnie Scott. She keeps track of my missionary finances very well. She can be reached by phone at: (616) 846-4478 or by email: office@thegatewaygh.com
A third option for giving is through PayPal.
My PayPal email is: angelistic124@yahoo.com
Above giving financially, I want to thank those who have been faithfully praying for me as I am here in Atlanta. It is and has been making a big difference! No wonder so many doors are being opened and so many opportunities to share Jesus and encourage the body of Christ are in abundance! Without your prayers, I'm sure the move of God would happen (after all, if we don't praise, the rocks will cry out, right?) but it is much more edifying and faith-building to partner together through prayer.
And to those who have given financially, I want to recognize and honor your sacrifice. Without you, I wouldn't be in Atlanta at all. I would have never gotten to do all the amazing things I get to do here. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I hope you're having a great day, and if not, I will be praying that tomorrow is better!
Thank you for reading.
💗Samantha Scott
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