it's the final countdown

(7) seven. days. until. outreach.

it's so unreal that we leave for Greece in 7 days. Sometimes it's hard for me to believe that we leave in exactly one week, to fly across the world and work with Syrian refugees for 3 months. It can only be Jesus. I cannot believe anything differently because despite the fact that I'm still trying to work out housing for our team next week, we still owe thousands of dollars just to get on a plane.

but Jesus.

I know he's called us, I know he has a plan. I have to continually believe these two things, make them my daily even hourly reminder, or it would seem impossible. So this time next week I'm excited to tell everyone the miracle the God did in getting our entire team on a plane, and the favor that he's given us in being able to find housing in Greece.

So this week, this stressful next 7 days, I choose F A I T H.
When Connor and I need to go and get international licenses in between lectures: I choose faith
When we go and buy presents for all the people hosting us in Greece: I choose faith
When we pack up everything in our room into boxes: I choose faith
Whether I'm able to find housing for us before or after we get on that plane: I choose faith
When I'm reminded that our entire school still owes $12000: I choose faith

In choosing faith, I consciously am choosing Jesus over my circumstances. So this week while you're reading this or if you think of us, pray for us, I promise we'll need it.

----> p.r.o.g.r.e.s.s r.e.p.o.r.t

     Well tomorrow marks exactly TWO WEEKS until we leave for Greece! The amount of support and supplies that have been donated in the past month continually blows me away and has been a daily reminder of God's faithfulness in mine and Connor's life. I wanted to personally thank every single person who has donated money towards us getting over there and to anyone who has donated to the sock drive. This has only been made possible through the sacrifices you all have made.

Just to give you guys an idea of how much has been brought in I wanted to show you the numbers:

Connor & Sarah's Grand Total to get to Greece: $7530.00
Total still needed to be raised: $2958.00

This means we have raised a total of: $4572.00 in only ONE MONTH!

Sock Drive Stats:

Pairs of Socks: 154

Blankets: 22

Hats: 16

Mitts & Scarves: 9

Money donated: $400.00 (This amount has been given in cash to go and buy the socks ourselves)
*The money donated above has not yet been spent*

This is our supply so far!

Kids socks from Target!

Every single person who has sacrificed their time and money to support this cause is going to be a part of something so much bigger than them. By clothing someone who is not able to clothe themselves you have brought the love of Christ. One single pair of socks can change one person's life and you have all been a part of that. This mission is not just about Connor and I or our team, because the people that send and support are just as much a part of the mission as the people going. So I wanted to acknowledge the people behind the scenes, because without your love and support the mission is never possible.

"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.'"
-Jesus

For those of you who have read this and not had the time or chance to be a part of supporting financially or through the sock drive it's not too late! There's still 2 weeks left and every single bit makes a difference.

Love you all,

The Hendrixs

S o c k D r i v e

As our outreach team prepares for Greece we have been presented with a tangible way to help all of the incoming refugees. Winter is quickly approaching around the world and the problem with that is many of the people making the trek across the Mediterranean Sea are arriving with hypothermia.

Our desire is to have a "Sock Drive" so that we are able to give these people something warm for their feet upon their arrival. We are not limiting donations to socks, winter hats, mitt's, scarves and blankets will all be welcomed.

The last day we would like all of these items in is December 1st so that we are able to box them all up and bring them with us for when we leave December 7th. If you have been looking for a tangible way to help people who are in a lot of need, this is your open door.

Socks can be sent to:
Sarah or Connor Hendrix
2707 Hipawai Place
Honolulu HI
96822

*Please no used socks