Pray for London - Week One, Monday

Give thanks for Street Pastors, who have teams in all but two of London's boroughs. Praise God for night shelters and foodbanks across the city, and the vital support they offer to people facing desperate times. Pray too for churches active in their communities.

Pray for London - Week One, Sunday

On their website, www.lcm.org.uk, London City Mission has a five week prayer guide available. I invite you to join in praying for the City of London as I go through this prayer guide.

Week One, Sunday
Pray against anything which prevents women involved in prostitution from coming to our weekly Bible study in King's Cross, North London. "We focus on Jesus' stories of people on the margins," said LCM worker Laura Heffernan. "These women, they are so responsive to the gospel. They carry so much shame, but they really understand God's love."

The last update you'll have to read on my visa situation, honest.

This is indeed the last update on my visa you'll have.

Why is that? Because my application was successful.

I'm ecstatic, but there's a lot of work to get done before heading out. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some schoolwork I should definitely look at.

God bless!

An Update on My Most Recent Update for the Purpose of Keeping You Updated

I mailed in my visa today. I will let you know as soon as I know that it has gone through. Prayers are greatly appreciated. 

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.