I AM LEAVING TODAY!!!!!

8:35 pm flight departs

Luggage - Check

Passport - Check

Tickets - Check

Chocolate - Check

Awesome Friends & Family Supporting Me - Double Check!!

Bye, Bye Brownie Bash

"Last chance" to say "Bye, Bye" to Helen Parks before she goes to Uganda

When: Stop by anytime between 7:00-10:00pm Tuesday Night

Where: 219 West Utica Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 ("UMC")

Activities Include:

> "Guess the weight ... of the luggage"

> "Bye, Bye Brownies" by Katie & Nikki

> An opportunity to give last minute travel advice, prayers, & hugs for Helen

RSVP: Give your name and a brownie count to helparks@yahoo.com

Merry Christmas from Colorado! I am spending some time with my family here in Colorado Springs before heading to Uganda next week. It has been an amazing time of spending time with the Lord and family. Also, lots of fun, snow, and yummy food! I hope you all have had a blessed day and season!

Merry Christmas from Colorado!

When do you leave?
Wednesday December 30th!
How are you feeling?
Every emotion possible...excited, nervous, happy, sad, thankful ... everything!
What will you be doing?
I will be training at the New Hope Institute of Childcare & Family and serving where needed.
What's the weather like?
When I arrive it will be summer, so hot and dry.
Is there anything you need?
Prayer...Prayer... and more prayer! Also, I have have raised my startup support for the first six months, but now need to work on monthly support.
Will you have internet access?
Yes! It will definitely be slower and more sporadic, but stay tuned for updates, stories, and pictures!! I am very excited to share the journey with everyone!

Praise Report!

• Injunction put on British Airways strike!
• Hotel in London layover booked!
• Plan set up for logistics when land in Uganda!

Thank you all for your prayers and support!!

Prayer Please

So as the time draws near things just get crazier and crazier. I am working on logistics for travel and arrival in Uganda. There are few things that I would greatly appreciate extra prayer for:

• British Airways Cabin Crew Strike
• Layover in London Hotel
• Arrival in Uganda -transportation to New Hope

Thanks!!

What A Weekend!!

#1 - Refuge Ladies Luncheon Christmas Boutique featuring:

Jewelry by Joanna of New Hope Uganda & John Biedler Photography

#2 - Holiday Bake Sale supporting:

Ferguson Four & Helen Parks

Praise GOD!!! Both events were a HUGE Success!

Check out the updated Support Thermometer --------->

ALSO - If you still need Christmas presents....

Jewelry & Photography are still available!

It is my pleasure to introduce to you,

John Biedler Photography

John is an amazing man of God and gifted photographer who is

serving along with his family at New Hope Uganda in East Africa

I have partnered with John, to sell his photography here in the States. I will be showcasing some of his work at the Refuge Ladies Christmas Luncheon Boutique next Saturday December 12th. However, if you are unable to make it and see a photo you would like, please contact me and we can make other arrangements.

Merry Christmas!