Hello family and friends:
It has been a while since I have posted anything here but, with some exciting news to share, I thought it was time to post again!
For quite a while I have felt God's calling on my life to serve over-seas in some capacity, but I have never fully known in what way. Last month however, I heard of a unique opportunity to serve as a teacher in Sofia, Bulgaria, at Sofia Christian Academy. Initially, I was hesitant. However, after considering if for some time I felt God prodding my heart to pursue the opportunity.
With the support of my amazing family and boyfriend, I applied for the position, began communicating with the school board, and eventually interviewed. As the process progressed things seemed in my favor and I felt a great sense of peace about the whole situation.
Just last week I was notified that I have been hired at Sofia Christian Academy for the 2015-2016 school year! I am so overwhelming excited and blessed to have been given this incredible opportunity!
Currently I am going through the approval process to go as an "intern" with the missions organization Mission to the World. Before I am able to go to Bulgaria however, there are multiple hoops I will need to jump through.
First, I will need to be approved by Mission to the World. Once this is done they will be able to help me begin raising my funds. (I will be considered a missionary and will therefore be required to raise a currently unknown amount to cover my airfare, visa and passport costs, and my living expenses while in-country).
Secondly, like I just mentioned, I will need to apply for and obtain a visa to stay in Bulgaria for roughly eleven months.
Third, I will need to begin raising support and gaining prayer partners, both of which will be extremely crucial to my time in Bulgaria.
In conclusion, for now, I would like to mention just a few prayer requests:
1. Favor and good timing in completing the Mission to the World internship process, as well as the passport and visa processes.
2. The Lord's provision in funds to cover all of the aforementioned expenses.
3. Patience and peace throughout the entire process.
As this process progresses I will continue to post updates here. If at any point you would like to know additional details, please let me know! Thank you in advance for all of your prayers and support!
Much love and many blessings,
Cora
