Merry Christmas!

Two weeks till I leave.  Things are coming together better then I ever imagined.  In the last week God has blessed me so much.  I have all the funds I need for my DTS, thanks to all my wonderful family and friends, and job.  I have also purchased a iPad, so that I can continue to update my blog and keep you all up to date on my adventures in Costa Rica.  I feel over blessed with all that I have and wish that I didn't need any of this to get over there, but such are the ways of life and I am so grateful to God and everyone who has been right there beside me, encouraging me and supporting me. 

As you all know I leave soon.  I cannot believe it's in less then two weeks. I have started filling basket of things I'm going to start packing in the next little while.  I also got a backpack for christmas that I will be taking with me for the outreach phase of my DTS.  I have a small sleeping bag, thanks to a dear friend, and many other things that would take to long to list.  

I still feel over whelmed by everything I need to get done, but I know its all going to come together.  I am taking a day off from thinking about it all to remember the reason of this wonderful Christmas season.

Jesus
Matthew 1:18-22
18 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn't know that.) 19 Joseph, chagrined but noble, determined to take care of things quietly so Mary would not be disgraced. 20 While he was trying to figure a way out, he had a dream. God's angel spoke in the dream: "Joseph, son of David, don't hesitate to get married. Mary's pregnancy is Spirit-conceived. God's Holy Spirit has made her pregnant. 21 She will bring a son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name him Jesus- 'God's Saves' -because he will save his people from their sins."

Jesus - God Saves
At this time of the year I take a moment to think about the day the Son of God come to earth.  The day God made himself a man to create a way for me to one day be with united with Him in heaven and to be an example for me of how to live my life fully sold out for Him.  Jesus was the perfect gift and I am so thankful.

Please take a moment to remember the real reason for Christmas
Much love,
Hannah

So Little Time

Three weeks tomorrow morning I will be on a plane headed to Costa Rica.

This thought gives me mixed emotions. I am beyond thrilled to be taking this next step in faith and follow God. But I'm human, I also have those moments where I feel sick just thinking of everything I need to get done in the little time I have left and the family and friend I'm leaving behind for such a long period of time.

I won't ever let it stop me, I read this tonight “home is where ever God calls you, and that doesn’t mean it is not hard to leave people behind, but it is going to be so worth it.”. Costa Rica is home for me, for a while. God has called me there. Yes its gonna be hard and I'm going to have those moments where I miss everyone. But my God is gonna get me through, as I serve Him and step out in faith, He is going to look after me. And that friends, is an exciting thought!

While there is so much to do and very little time left, my God is amazing me again and again at how good and wonderful He is. I thought that the learning experience was going to start when I arrived in Costa Rica. But I was so wrong. The things I've learned in the last couple weeks blow me away. God is preparing me and changing me. And I know He's going to continue to do that while I'm away.

Bring it on!

Much love,
Hannah

Past the Point of Excitment

I'm way past excited. There isn't a word to explain the way I feel about this trip. I leave in a month and three days. I can hardly believe this is happening. Everyday I am reminded about how close it is.

My last post was all about how worried I was about little things that needed to get done, today, this week, I can tell you that God as been so amazing and I no longer worry about getting those things done. This week God as provided me with a way to get my passport done on time, he's provided the funds to cover the cost of the program, he's provided a awesome employer who's offered me a job when I come home and he's reminded me of the support I have in a dear friend who has done a YWAM before.

I can't remember feeling so at peace about this trip. Praise the Lord. He is so good to me and I can't believe the things he's done for me in such a little span of time.

God is good!

Much love,
Hannah

Passport Renewal

Oh dear, my passport unfortuantly expires the day before I leave for Costs Rica. So I have to get a renewal. My family has never done a renewal of the passport so we have no idea what to do. It also doesn't mean much to my family because they aren't going anywhere in January where they would need a passport. So my friends, it's up to me now. Parents don't seem to care much about it, so I have to take control.

So far I've figured out: I need to get a renewal form from Shoppers Drug Mart, I need to get passport picures done, I have to take form, old passport, new pictures and whatever else to someplace so they can send out my passport.

My problem: I have no idea where to get pictures done, how much it's all gonna cost, where I'm going to get my passport sent out and how long it's gonna take. Oh my goodness, I'm leaving in January.

I'm worried. Worried because I have to do this on my own, worried because I don't have a clue what I'm doing, worried because I don't know how long the process is going to take, worried worried worried. This is the first time I've worried over anything to do with this trip. Your prayers are much needed, as much as I want to fully give this over to God and not have to worry, there's a part of me that just keeps hanging on to it. Pray that things will fall into place, pray I don't stay worried, pray I trust God for this.

Lord show me what to do.

Much love,
Hannah

Getting Close

So today I was sitting looking at my calender and noticed that I have less then two months. Wow. It's so close. I feel like the next month and a bit are going to fly by, just like the past months have. With work, christmas, and all the fun activities inbetween. It will be January in no time. Which is exciting and scary all in one thought. I'm excited by the new adventure God has place before me and I can't wait to learn more about Him and make a difference for people in Costa Rica. Then, I'm scared about being away from home for such a long time, getting everything ready before I leave and the ways God is going to change me while I'm gone. But do not fear the excitment wins over the scared part of me. For I know that God has gone before me, He has planned out this trip before I was even born and He's going to make it happen, everything is going to fall into place in his perfect timing. So I have nothing to fear and nothing to worry about.

Please continue to pray for me! I have another little request that needs some prayer, I am currently looking into colleges and universities for fall 2012. I need to pick where I'm going before I leave. So please be praying that God would show me that path He wants me to take to get to where He wants me to go. Its so exciting looking into schools and programs, but picking one is the hardest part. Your prayers are most appriciated!

Much love,
Hannah

Flight Is Booked!

Today has been an exciting day, I bought my plane ticket to Costa Rica! I purchased travel insurance. I'm all set to get there! I couldn't be more excited! It's all happening so fast! To think that just two months ago I was getting home from camp wondering if I had even been accepted for this YWAM trip. Now I'm two months and 3 days from getting on my flight and headed to San Jose, Costa Rica! It's almost doesn't even feel real.

I also want to give a big THANK YOU to all the people and families that have been supporting me financially and in prayer. God is providing for me in ways I didn't know He could and I'm so excited to see how He is going to continue to provide! So THANKS YOU! And please continue to pray for me.

Some prayer request for November:

- That I would continue to trust God for all the funds that still need to come
- That I wouldn't get overwhelmed by all the things I still need to prepare before I leave (Passport renewal, insurance, proper luggage, and so much more!)
- That I would remember why I am going on this trip
- That God would prepare me for whats to come in the next couple of months, during my trip and after.

Thanks everyone!
Much love,
Hannah

Feeling Excited!

Gosh it's been a while!
October seems to be the busiest month of the year for me. So much to do, way to little time. I've been working quite a bit and spending a lot of time with family. Both these things are good, work = making money for Costa Rica, family = I'm going to be gone a lng time, make up for it now. Haha

I just wanna give a bit of an update! I currently have about $3000! God is SO GOOD! When I woke up this morning I had $2000, now at bedtime I have a $1000 more! I"m so blown away at how much God has provided already! I feel like I haven't done much for trying to get support, I only just finished this week send out support letter. But God is providing and it's so encouraging to see. Your prayers are so important. Be praying that I keep trusting in Him for all my needs. I know He's going to meet them all!

Thanks everyone who has already help support me!
Can't wait to see what God is gonna do next!
Much Love,
Hannah

Support

So, I have written my support letter! Thank goodness, I've been meaning to write this since I got home from camp.

Here it is,

Dear Family and Friends,

I want to tell you about an exciting and challenging opportunity that has been placed before me. YWAM (Youth With A Mission) as accepted me to join their team for a six month missions trip in San Jose, Costa Rica from January 6th, 2012 to June 2nd 2012.

As a part of this team I will be involved in a 12 week classroom phase where I will be learning all about God and what He has called me to do, how to spread the gospel in an impacting way, as well as learning about the culture of Costa Rica. After the classroom phase I will be involved in a 12 week outreach phase where I will be sent out to evangelize, putting into practice the principles I’ve learned during the classroom phase and serving others in many different ways.

I’m very excited about this trip, but I can’t get there alone. I invite you to partner in this mission opportunity with me. You can be involved by praying for the team and me and/or giving financially. If you would like to be involved by praying for me please follow my blog, http://hannahcapeling.blogspot.com/. I post all my prayer requests there.

In order to go on this trip I need to raise $5000. So if you would like to be involved financially please send a check to: Hannah Capeling, 1940 2nd Line North RR#2, Shanty Bay, ON, L0L 2L0 by January 2012. Envelopes are enclosed for your convenience. Please make your check payable to Hannah Capeling.

Do not hesitate to contact me regarding this experience; I would love to tell you more! Contact me at 705-739-7300 or e-mail banana_hannah_89@hotmail.com. I look forward to how God will allow us to partner together to further His kingdom.

Thanks & God Bless,
Hannah Capeling

So, tell me what you think. Haha. Now I get to go out and buy envelopes, stamps, and find addresses. Oh yay! If you guys want one of this letters, let me know! I hope to send them out to a whole bunch of people!

Please be praying that I get all the letters sent out by the end of this week!
Much love,
Hannah

Set Apart

Refiner's Fire

Purify my heart
Let me be as gold and precious silver
Purify my heart
Let me be as gold, pure gold

Refiner's fire
My heart's one desire
Is to be holy
Set apart for You, Lord
I choose to be holy
Set apart for You, my Master
Ready to do Your will

Purify my heart
Cleanse me from within
And make me holy
Purify my heart
Cleanse me from my sin
Deep within

This. This song, it's my prayer. I haven't felt so impure in my life. Today in church we sang this song. Also made me breakdown right in church. I feel like most Sunday's I go to church I sing the songs, I 'listen' to the paster then I walk out. But not today. Today was different. As I listened to the words in this song today, as I really listened, it's like God tore down the wall I'd been building that was separating me from Him. I stood there, feeling, unclean, naked, and totally impure. I don't ever remember feeling this way. And as the song continued to play, I made this my prayer, right then. I prayed that God would purify my heart, that He would cleanse me from within, from all that dirty sin. I prayed He would make me holy. The world seemed to be shaking around me, but yet everything stood still. God's doing something big in me, and I'm so ready. Please pray this for me, that God would purify my heart, cleanse me from within.

Another thing that has come from this song is my blog name. As you know from my last post I was struggling with naming my blog, but no more. I realized that as I live my life and set off into life changing events, I want to be set apart from the world, living my life fully for Christ. Ready to do His will at any moment and not my own or anyone else's. Just His. Please be praying that I can do this, its not going to be easy, but it's possible through HIM!

Thanks for the prayers,
Much love,
Hannah

God is good

He is so good!
I'm always blown away by Him. I think so little of Him all the time, but I think I'm finallly starting to see that God wants me in Costa Rica this coming winter. I was so nervous jumping into something like this. I know no money and I dont know where its coming from. I hear all these stories from people about raising enough money just in time and how God has provided for them, but I've always had this money thing holding me back. But for some strange reason I jumped on this oppurtunity with YWAM, a mission costing me $5000. Scares the crap out of me, but I know that my God's gonna provide for me. I don't think I really felt that when I first applyied. BUT OH, I'm feeling it now.

Coming home from camp I had the lovely mission of finding a job. I've had people continuly tell me how hard it is to find a job and how the only way to get a job these days was to have 'connections'. I have zero connections. But amazingly, my God is amazing and I got a job, I start tomorrow. Its full time! Which is wonderful, now I dont have to get two or three part time jobs. It took a week and a half. Woohooo! He's so good and I can't wait to see what else He will provide me with and when. He is GOOD!

Much Love,
Hannah

Ps. Blog doesn't have a name because I just can't seem to come up with one I like.. So hopefully one will come!

Costa Rica 2012

As some of you might already know, I have been accepted to the YWAM in Costa Rica for there Classic DTS. I leave January 6th and don't return till June 3rd! This blog is a way for people to keep updated with all my thoughts and struggles while I prepare to leave and then also I will update this while I'm gone in Costa Rica.

For those of you who don't know or understand what YWAM is check out this website: www.ywamsj.org/. This website is the place that I will be going. There are tons of different locations around the world.

So, as I'm starting this adventure there are many things that need to be done. If you are a praying person here are a couple prayer requests.

- That I would be able to rise enough money
- That I would find a job for the next four months
- That I would be able to get everything I need in order to go. (Plane ticket, passport renewed, insurance)

Your prayers would be much appreciated!
Hannah