Russia Mission Trip

CASMI
November 2007 Russia Mission Trip
Update
Hello Friends and Family,
I would like to take this time to thank you so much for the generous response to the letters I sent out. Many of you have sent wonderful words of encouragement, while others sent financial and collections support-- I sincerely thank you for that. There are twenty-one members on this team and we leave this Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 5pm we are planning to return on Sunday, November 11, 2007.

Here is an update of my support teams:

• Praise the Lord! All of my financial support came in for this November trip. I sincerely thank all of you who gave and all that prayed for the financial support. Any financial support that came in above what was needed will be used for the purchasing of more sewing machines and supplies to be given to the orphanages. So, if you forgot and still want to give, feel free to go to www.comeandsew.org to do so. Thank You!
• We also were able to meet all of the needs for fabric, medical supplies and all other needs that were asked for. Thank You!
• For my prayer team, on the following pages you will find my tentative schedule, my prayer requests and my flight information. Please keep in mind that it is 9 hours later there than here in the US . So, when you are going to bed at night, you can be praying for our following day—it will just be starting. Thank you so much prayer warriors, I truly need you!
  
  Tentative Schedule
  
  November 1-11, 2007
• Nov. 1 Thursday Arrive DFW @ 2PM Flight leaves DFW @ 5:20 pm Flight UA 8865
• Nov. 2 Friday Layover in Germany (aprx. 4.5 hours) - arrive in St. Petersburg 6:30 PM - Light dinner at hotel after we arrive
• Nov. 3 Saturday Pushkin and Catherine's Palace/lunch and Mission outreach to new location in Pushkin
• Nov. 4 Sunday Church with Neiamiah House and sewing workshop Neiamiah
• Nov. 5 Monday Baby house in AM - Visit pastor and church - Lunch @ Loopohinka and sewing workshop with kids
• Nov. 6 Tuesday Sewing workshop at Nekolske - lunch at orphanage
• Nov. 7 Wednesday Orphanage # 7 - workshop/odd jobs for them - sightseeing and open market shopping
• Nov. 8 Thursday Hermitage AM - St. Isaacs - Final tourist shopping - Fellowship @ Hotel evening (day to refresh)
• Nov. 9 Friday Prayer and planning for seminar - visit Nadya's new flat and CASMI flat - Split team: Harbor (small group) Rodnichock Street Center workshops
• Nov. 10 Saturday Masters' Seminar - 8 till 10 PM
• Nov. 11 Sunday Leave 4AM (or earlier?) for full day of travel home. Flight Departs @ 5:50 AM - Munich - Chicago - Dallas @ 5:14 PM Flight 1147 UA

Prayer List

• For safe travel for team. For on-time flights, no hassles making connections, that all luggage arrives with the team, no jetlag
• For protection over our health, especially with my digestive system problems and from any other illnesses
• For safety for those at home
• That I will be a glory to Him and a blessing to others
• That the team members will crucify SELF and not get in God's way! For the teams unity, grace and flexibility between members
• That He will make opportunities for me to speak to those He sends my way. That I would not look for contacts, but let Him send them to me
• That every person on the mission team will be forever changed, open for God's leading and directions daily
• For God to stretch each of us
• To be sensitive and compassionate, and a willingness to learn from the Russian culture
• To be willing workers for Christ - no matter what the task
• To be led by the Spirit, sensitive to hear His voice
• That I will keep my eyes on Christ and what He is doing
• That I would trust Him
• That I will not be discouraged
• That I will not have fear at night while trying to go to sleep, and for peace while sleeping
• That we will not get lice while at the orphanages
• That we would adjust to the change in weather
• For opportunities to minister and love on God's people
• That the Lord will be preparing the hearts of the orphans to hear and respond to the gospel
• For the Master’s seminar – pray for those that will hear gospel for first time and for those that know him already – for all to be touched by the Master’s hand!
• For workshops to go smooth. For it to be a blessing and encouragement to all.
  Pray for all of the translators, for grace to overcome the language barriers, for clear communication
• Pray for the travel agent, and bus driver and their personal schedules during the week they will be with the team.
  
  Flight information:
  
  UNITED AIRLINES 01NOV DALLAS TX FRANKFURT 520P 905A UA 8865 THURSDAY DALLAS FT WORT INTL 02NOV W ECONOMY AIRCRAFT: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A340 LH 0439 FLIGHT OPERATED BY LH LUFTHANSA RESERVATION CONFIRMED LUFTHANSA 02NOV FRANKFURT ST PETERSBURG 145P 630P LH 3218 FRIDAY INTL PULKOVO W ECONOMY AIRCRAFT: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A319 RESERVATION CONFIRMED LUFTHANSA 11NOV ST PETERSBURG MUNICH 550A 645A LH 3251 SUNDAY PULKOVO FRANZ J STRAUS W ECONOMY AIRCRAFT: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A319 RESERVATION CONFIRMED LUFTHANSA 11NOV MUNICH CHICAGO IL 905A 1205P LH 434 SUNDAY FRANZ J STRAUS O'HARE INTL W ECONOMY AIRCRAFT: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A340-600 RESERVATION CONFIRMED UNITED AIRLINES 11NOV CHICAGO IL DALLAS TX 245P 514P UA 1147 SUNDAY O'HARE INTL DALLAS FT WORT W ECONOMY AIRCRAFT: BOEING 737-500 RESERVATION CONFIRMED
  
  Thanks you for your support and willingness to join me on this mission trip!
  
  Love, Nylsa

Shivers Chalet Embroidery Designs, LLC

It's official, I have started a business!!! This is such an exciting time for us. It is an embroidery business, although don't let the picture fool you, I will be doing all kinds of embroidery designs. I just wanted you to have a peek at my first work. I also just landed my first business account. God is so good!!! He is the one that has opened so many doors for this to happen. All I am doing is walking and trusting in my Lord Jesus Christ for guidance and wisdom in this.

I'm in the process of having my graphic artist create my logo and print. While my dear sweet husband is creating my website, when he has free time (which is not often, but he will get it done:)) Once that is complete it will be much easier to order stuff from me. Also, it will give you a bigger picture of all that I will be doing. Until then, if you would like to order anything email me at nylsa@shiverschalet.com what you are wanting and I'll get back to you.

I bet you are wondering why we named it Shivers Chalet... for those who are not familiar with french, "Chalet" means cottage. Well, this business, God willing is just a small piece to a much larger puzzle. It is our hearts desire to, some time in the future, have a bed and breakfast. The intention is that this business will allow us the funds to put towards that dream. The B&B will be much more that just a B&B. Both Clay and I have a love for missionaries. We would like this to also be a place where missionaries can stay while transitioning in or out of the mission field. We will see what the Lord does to make this dream come true. Until then, I will be pleased to have your business.

The University of Texas at Dallas

Well, I got the letter...they have accepted me to be a student at UTD! Are they crazy? Hee hee! God willing, I will be starting at UTD in January. :) I'm pretty excited! By then, I will only have two years left and I'll have that "valued" piece of paper they call a Undergraduate degree. Yippee, I will be able to check the box!!! Don't misunderstand me, I do value the knowledge that I am gaining by going through this wonderful process.
Here is to many future nights studying!!!
Cheers

Want to see pictures...

Click on the "Nylsa's Picasa Pic's" link to view our collection of photos.

Our new table is here!

Well, our new table came in this week!!! Yea, finally. Okay this is a picture of the the table without the two leaves (?) in place. With them, it will seat many for a great Thanksgiving feast. So start your planning to join us this coming November!

San Antonio-io

Well we just made it back from a quick visit in San Antonio...my home town :)!!! Oh so beautiful!!! That is all I can say about the Texas Hill Country. Clay & I met up with the Farr family on Saturday and went to the First Annual Hot Chili & Salsa Festival at the Wildseed Farm in Stonewall. It was so nice. Later, Clay & I went to Fredericksburg to the one and only Rustlin' Rob's where YES, more SALSA... Clay was enjoying himself for sure :). For those of you who know me, know that I really don't do hot stuff. Although, I enjoyed my fill of Rustlin' Rob's sweet stuff.
It was so nice to be able to visit with family and a few friends. We are hoping to get back to town more often so we can see all of our wonderful dear friends. Until then, know I think of you all often.
Thanks to Julia's hostel for another wonderful stay :)!!!

November 2007 Russia Mission Trip Updates

Howdy all!

I just wanted to give you a few updates:


Prayer: My prayer team is getting started. If you would like to be a part of it, please let me know.



Funds: I am at $520.00 and will need to turn in $1500.00 by August 30. An additional $1500.00 is due on October 1st. I know the Lord will provide :)!



Dental & Medical: Done :)! Thanks to a sweet friend, My family practice doctor and his wife, and my Dentist I should have enough supplies for the November trip.



Fabrics: I am still collecting fabric. Fleece-300 yards in 1 yard cuts for boys and girls to make hats & vests. Flannel-100 yards in 2.5 yard cuts for boys and girls to make PJ pants.



Rompers: I'm still waiting to learn how to make these so I can teach some groups of ladies who are wanting to learn. I have plans to meet up with a sewing mentor next week. Once that happens, I'll make arrangements to teach you, if you would like to help out contact me.



Scrap book supplies: See link CASMI 2007 Team for details

Quilts & Coloring bags: No one has responded to help with these. If you know of any quilters, please pass along the need. Thanks!



Thank you for your support on this journey of mine!

CASMI

For those of you wondering, "CASMI" Come and Sew Ministries, International is the organization that I will be traveling with to Russia this November. CASMI is a not-for-profit ministry that provides sewing programs, while presenting the gospel to Russian orphans and their teacher. We will also be training the women in the Russian churches how to share their faith through simple sewing projects.
You can help! Here are some of the areas where you can help:

1. Prayer
2. Financial Support
3. Collecting Fleece fabric
4. Collecting Flannel fabric
5. Medical & Dental supplies
6. Rompers (Baby sleepers)
7. Quilts & Coloring Bags
8. Scrap Booking Supplies

I will be posting farther details of each of these area at a later time. If you would like information immediately, please email me at nylsashivers@yahoo.com and I will get it to you.

You can also check out www.comeandsew.org or casmi2007.blogspot.com for information.

Generous donations, creative talents and volunteer participation of ministry partners is what makes CASMI work.

John Piper on Adoption

Hey, if you get a chance, go to my links and click on John Pipers Desiring God message on adoption. It's great, even if you are not ever planning on adopting a child it's something you should hear!

Adopting our first baby!!!

Clay and I have made a decision to start the process of adopting a baby. We thought a lot about international adoption but in the end we made a choice to go with a domestic. At least this time around. We are so excited! We are still very early in the process, so we have not yet picked an agency.
I wanted nine but Clay said we should just start with one and see how it goes...
Wise man :).

First day to blog

So, Clay and I have finally decided to jump into the world of blog! I will most likely be doing most of the postings. :) I'm really looking forward to sharing with you what is happening in our lives. Until next time...be happy too!