Thank you all for your prayers on my (Blake’s) trip to the U.S. It was a whirlwind, but I’m so grateful for the fruit that has come from it.
I was able to see my family, as well as attend my grandpa’s 97th birthday! I made extra time to sit down one on one with him and my camera to record some of his life stories.
I had great meetings updating our current supporters and partners. I also was able to develop some new potential partnering relationships. Networking is so valuable in what we’re doing, because it allow us to bless others doing amazing work. And it allows others to bless us and be apart of what God is doing through Zoe Community in Ireland.
God also blessed us with more financial partners for our operational expenses, many who will continue giving longterm as we get through our crucial foundational years.
This trip was months in the planning. Not just booking meetings, but much of the past months have been focused on developing our strategic plan as an organization. It was a lot of hard work, but it paid off. I’ll be going back again in early December with two goals. Connect with future team members working director with Zoe Community, and raising $20,000 to go towards our 2022 operational expenses.
Thank you again for your prayers for this trip and for the next. God is doing great things to build a strong foundation. Together we’ll see amazing happen in and through the lives of women supported by Zoe Community!