Visa Update!!!

Well, I got the big news from my team leader today. My Visa has cleared Interpol as well as the Ministry of Religion in Venezuela!! Those are two huge hurdles. Apparently it is pretty much a done deal. It is sitting on the desk of the guy that puts the final stamp on it and mails it back to Chicago, so it is almost done! Praise God! He is faithful. Originally I was told this process could take anywhere from 3-6 months. However it has managed to be almost completed in about 2 months! I can't tell you how excited/nervous I am. I can't believe I am actually going to be living my dream very shortly! What an Awesome God we serve! Well, I will let you know when I solidify a departure date. It should be soon!!

All to the Glory of God,
Matt Johnson

August 15, 2006 Update

The commissioning services at my home church this past weekend were wonderful. I am now at 70% of my budget! This means that when I get 10% more pledged I can head for the field! This is also contingent on my visa coming through. However, my team leader is back from his furlough and is going to try to help push my visa through in Venezuela! Please keep praying that God would provide my visa in His timing when I have 80% of my support! Thanks again for all your continued prayers and support. I can't believe that this is actually going to happen. I hope to be leaving for the field very soon.
All the Glory to God,
Matt Johnson

End of Camp

Well, the camp season is now over. It was a wonderful summer. I had the opportunity to see many lives impacted and changed by Christ as well as hang out with many of my supporting churches. I now have 60% of my monthly budget raised and will be fundraising full time till I finish my budget. My team leader is back in Venezuela from his furlough and will be trying to help push my visa through from his end. Well, thanks for your continued prayers and support. Please keep praying for my visa and the rest of my fundraising! God Bless. All the Glory to God!

Matt Johnson