Another Visa Update

Hello friends,

I'm typing this fairly early, or late, depending on your perception. The screen is a bit too bright, however, so I'll keep it brief.

I've gathered all necessary documentation for my visa, and it will be sent to New York for approval as soon as I finish work today.

Please pray that it would be accepted and everything would go smoothly. Pray also that I would simply trust the Lord and quit losing sleep over things like work and school.

God bless!
Corrie

Visa Process

Hello friends,

It's time for an update. I've just completed and paid for my visa application, I have an appointment in Denver on the 24th to get my information formally approved, and my ticket has already been purchased. (I leave DIA the evening of August 30th.) Things are moving forward!

Currently, I'm working with the City of Longmont on the summer feeding program. I'm enjoying the work, and would be happy to share more information if anyone is curious.

Please pray for things to continue to go well with the visa application process, as paperwork is not a natural gift of mine. I could also use prayers for peace. I occasionally deal with anxiety and nightmares, particularly leading up to mission work.

Thank you all again for your prayers and support. As always, if you have any questions feel free to contact me at CorrieRGreenidge@gmail.com or 303-587-5292.

God bless!

It never rains but it pours.

Don't worry, while the title of this post may sound discouraging, I happen to enjoy rain. I'll probably get sick of it eventually, but growing up in a perpetual drought has taught many Coloradans to cheer when the days are cold, dark, and dreary.

I've just had my address confirmed and started the visa application process. My last final of the semester was on Thursday, tomorrow is Mother's Day, and next Sunday is a busy fundraiser at Grace church. In addition to all of this, I just accepted a summer job working with youth through the City of Longmont. It runs from the end of May through the beginning of August and will not only allow me time to catch up with friends and tie up loose ends, but also give me more experience that could prove helpful in London.

This is exciting. It's also a little nerve-wracking and exhilarating, frightening and wonderful. I hope to keep you updated throughout the summer and catch up with many of you.

I ask for prayer that I would walk closely with the Lord, follow His will, and have peace as I do.

"For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God,for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his." - Heb. 4:8-10

Oh, and I almost forgot! I promised to attach that weekly itinerary. Here it is:

Monday
Weekly team briefing and prayer
Door-to-door inviting people to activities at the centre
Boy's after-school club

Tuesday
Lunchtime club in a local Christian school
Visits
Youth club (4-5:30)
Bible Study in the evening

Wednesday/Thursday
Training will occur on one of these days
The other day will be set aside for preparation for leading Bible study

Friday
Community drop-in
Girl's after-school club

A brief note on Sundays - Interns are given a few weeks to decide on a local church. Once I've found one, I'm strongly encouraged to stay with it for the remainder of my time in London. This is a wonderful idea, and I may already have a lead on one.

An Update

This is a brief note to say that I am fully funded!

I didn't see this coming so soon, and cannot tell you how excited I am.

Thank you all for your prayers and support. I crave continued prayer against anxiety and for humble trust in the Lord.

An Update

Hello Everyone!

I'm sorry for taking so long to get back to you on the Skype call referenced in the last post. It ended up being rescheduled for this past Wednesday, and it went well. Suffice to say, my visa registration number will be in the mail shortly. (This is like LCM's letter of recommendation. I need it for permission to stay in the UK for a year.) I was given a weekly itinerary, and I'll be sure to post it soon so you all have an idea of what things will be looking like while I'm in London. Right now I just wanted to take the opportunity to again thank you all for your prayers and support. I've been blown away by your generosity and faithfulness.

Pretty soon here I have a book arriving from Amazon called Streets Paved with Gold. It's the story of London City Mission throughout the years, and I'm eager to read it. If it's approved, it will be added to the Grace Church mission display for anyone who wants more information on this ministry. The first two chapters are available for free here:

https://www.lcm.org.uk/blog/2015/05/05/the-founding-of-london-city-mission

God bless!
- Corrie

Next Week's Skype Call

It has been decided - I'm going to work with Ridley Christian Centre in their youth outreach program. This is something I thought and prayed about a great deal last year. After hearing about what has changed and what has stayed the same since then, I remain extremely excited about the work that they're doing. Now, it's almost time to meet the team.

Next Wednesday at 9 MDT, if our schedules match, (It turns out daylight savings is the gift that keeps on giving.) I'll have an interview with the team at Ridley. This isn't really a formal pass-or-fail interview, but I would love prayers against nervousness all the same. Soon after that, if all goes well, I'll be sent a letter of acceptance containing my VISA sponsorship number.

You wanted dates? I have dates. I'll be working with LCM from September 2 - July 25, and I'll be with GEM in the weeks before and after that time.

Happy Easter, Everyone!

Exodus 14:14
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
 (That's the NIV. The ESV says "silent". Either way, it's a struggle.)

An Update

My apologizes for the time gap between my last post and this one. Things have finally settled into a routine again with work and school, and I have a bit of time to write. I am currently just under 70% funded with six months to go before leaving, and I would like to express my gratitude. Your prayers and support, your words of encouragement and conviction, and your reminders to me of God's faithfulness have been a great blessing.

At the moment, I am back at my old job making smoothies and setting aside money. This break has given me more time to assist in youth group, and I am extremely grateful for that. It has also allowed me to get some reading in. I'm working through Baffled to Fight Better by Oswald Chambers and The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. I'm also looking for a copy of Honest Evangelism by Rico Tice. If you ever want to hear some great thoughts on sharing the Gospel, particularly with regard to English culture, I highly recommend looking up a few of his sermons on Truthforlife.org.

That's it for now. If any of you are trying to get in touch with me, I must warn you my phone has decided to die. While I'm looking for another one, I'll be checking my email fairly regularly at CorrieRGreenidge@gmail.com.

(Please note there is only one "R" in "Greenidge". I ended up having to reschedule a test recently because the testing center wrote "Greenridge" and that indicated to the College Board it was a different student. Now I lie awake in bed at night wondering what else has fallen through the cracks and exists in the alternate reality of Corrie Greenridge.)

Thanks!
Corrie