I have never seen so many bugs of all different shapes and sizes. I often feel like they are crawling on me…sometimes they are and sometimes it is just my imagination.  I was driving just the other day (this actually happened twice) and I felt something on my leg, I swatted it and it felt big.  I literally said out loud. “I don’t like bugs!”  Haha.  A few seconds later this creature jumped on my other leg and when I swatted at it, and freaked out, I noticed it was wet.  I looked down and it was a frog! Ugh, cute but they are everywhere and while I had heard that you have to keep your windows closed to keep the lizards out I hadn’t heard about the frogs! Well, now I know.

Hi friends,

I made it! God has been faithful and allowed me to raise 80% of my support for one year by the time I left for Florida!  It has been a whirlwind and I am so grateful to be here.   My co-workers are definitely a highlight.  Everyone has been so helpful and kind as I make this transition.  They are as excited to have me here as I am to be here.  I was telling my roommate that for the first time in my life I feel like I can settle in and call this home.  It is a nice feeling.

While I am very happy to be here, I am feeling overwhelmed.  Harvest has more projects than laborers.  We could use more mechanics, to be sure.  I sense that there will not be a shortage of work for many months to come.  An older gentleman that volunteers for Harvest has encouraged me several times to not stress out and to just do what I can each day.  I am thankful for the wisdom of godly people.  Between repairs at home, not having all my items from storage and the workload at Harvest, I am feeling overrun but hopefully I can take this friends advice and rest in the Lord.

There are some praise points I would like to mention.  My mom and little brother had a 22-hour layover in Florida and were able to come visit me and see Harvest.  It was very nice to show them around and introduce them to Harvest.  Also, God blessed me with some free furniture and some wonderful friends who went out of their way to help deliver it from over an hour away.  One of these same friends has given me their vehicle to use while they pay for another one of their vehicles to be fixed up so I can have that one.  Such a blessing!

I will try to send out another blog update soon.  I would like to give a report on the disaster relief efforts as organizations in Florida partner together to help meet the needs of those devastated by Hurricane Dorian.  We are also planning another trip to both Belize and Honduras in October so there is a lot going on.

Thank you for your partnership in encouragement and support.  It means so very much!

We are blessed in Him,

Liz 🙂

Hi family,

Thank you for taking the time to read this update. It has been a busy summer.  So much is going on and I am excited to share it with you. I have been blessed to be at America’s Keswick lifeguarding this summer.  I have been able to meet some new friends and reconnect with others.

God has blessed in some amazing ways.  A definite highlight of this month was the opportunity to share in the Missions Weekend at Edinburg Road Chapel.  It was such an amazing time and it was so obvious that the Lord was with us.  Their church body has partnered with me in tangible ways and their encouragement is priceless.  Thank you ERC!

Since that weekend I have been able to share about my ministry three more times.  Each one was a special blessing and God has increased my financial support to 69% for one year.  I have been given the opportunity to share with 4 more churches before I make the move to Florida.  I am really looking forward to seeing how God moves the hearts of His people.  My prayer has been to give others hope and encouragement through the story of my journey.  May they see His faithfulness on display!

Last but certainly not least.  I had just finished work and was walking through the door of the house where I was staying when I got a phone call from the founder of Wings of the Way, a non-profit that uses aviation as a way to help transport victims of trafficking.  He asked me what I was doing over the next 2-3 days.  They were looking for a volunteer to accompany a victim as she was being relocated for her safety.  This would be my first relocation of a victim.  I have waited a long time for this day.  Through the graciousness of a handful of people, allowing me to temporarily leave my responsibilities, I was able to fly out the next day.  After 20 hours of travel the victim was  brought to her destination.  As is usual in this industry, it did not turn out quite as we had hoped.  While she was placed where she had requested to be, I was unsure that she would stay off the street.  We can only shine His light, pray and serve the best we know how.  May God transform her heart for His glory! I was able to show several people the love of Jesus on that trip to include the two officers whose care I left her in.  Before I left, I was able to pray over the victim and I believe that impacted these two young policemen.  They were surprised that I would volunteer my time to do this.  It was my absolute joy.  You know what they say, when you love your job you won’t work another day in your life.  That is how I felt! So blessed beyond measure!

Next week I will be transitioning from my role here at Keswick.  After Labor Day, I will spend one week at home to finish out my time here in New Jersey.  That will be followed by a trip to Kentucky and Tennessee where I will spend time with my sister and share at her church.  I will also be sharing at my former church in TN.  It will be so wonderful to reunite with friends I have not seen in 3+ years.  Then, it’s off to Florida!!!  I am pretty excited!!!

Thank you for joining me on this journey.  You all know that I could not serve was it not for your partnership so I gratefully thank you for your contributions and prayers.  I am thrilled to be entering into the calling God has placed on my life.

May the fire that God has placed in your heart burn bright,
Be encouraged!

Liz 🙂

I have found my way back to Keswick again 🙂  It is a great place to remember that it is only by God’s grace that we have made it as far as we have and only because of His mercy that we are given the honor of serving Him.

I am working part-time as a lifeguard as I continue to make connections and raise support to serve with Harvest Aviation. God has blessed my schedule and beginning Aug 10th, I will be sharing 6 times in various locations.  If you would like to come hear one of my presentations in your area, please see my schedule below.  You can email me directly for further information on times.

Sun, Aug 10th and 11th- Edinburg Road Chapel, Mercerville, NJ

Friday, Aug 16th- America’s Keswick, Whiting, NJ

Sun, Aug 18th- Calvary Community Church, West Keansburg, NJ

Sun, Aug 25th- Calvary Chapel Living Waters, Toms River, NJ

Sun, Sep 1st- Montco Bible Fellowship, Lansdale, PA

Sun, Sep 8th- Transformation Church (Send-off), Trenton, NJ

God has blessed me with some temporary items.  For the month of June, some dear friends opened their home to me and another couple loaned me their car. That was a huge blessing! I was able to meet with many people and prepare for the summer ahead.  When I made the transition to Keswick for the summer, I did not have a place to stay and was seeking God’s provision.  A couple I was introduced to while at Keswick had a camper that they weren’t going to use for most of the summer so they are allowing me to stay in their camper until my work ends here, just after Labor Day.  I love the outdoors so I am really in my element.  God has been so generous through the gifts of His people and  I am so grateful.  I have also been able to make some new friends here so that has been a rich blessing as well.

Thank you all for your continued support!  It would be AWESOME to see you at one of the upcoming events!

I am currently at 46% of my proposed budget for one year.  If you would like to contribute toward this need, you can do so here.  http://ContinueToGive.com/lizperr

God bless you all!

Liz 🙂

Hi friends,

I am so excited to share this news I just received!

On Saturday, I participated in a rescue project in Bridgewater, NJ, with two of my close friends. We joined 195 volunteers in distributing bars of soap and posters of missing children to hotels in the surrounding area, while others did the same in other parts of the state. The soaps we delivered to the hotels had the national human trafficking hotline number on the wrapper. The hope is that victims being held against their will would see the number and contact the hotline to receive help. These soaps have helped rescue victims of human trafficking in the past, and our prayer was that the Lord would help many more through our effort on Saturday. I was so blessed to be a part of this rescue project!

I was overjoyed when I received the following news from CAN, the non-profit we served with…

Thanks to all those who participated, planned, prayed, and partnered to make history together! We invite you to continue as TOGETHER we build an army of everyday abolitionists and put best practice services in reach of EVERY survivor!

The reports are all being tallied. So far we know…

566 registered

4 kids were identified from our missing children’s poster by hotel staff while volunteers were there (1 in South Jersey & 3 in Central Jersey)

2 suspicious situations of minors being pictured posing provocatively by adults in hotels while volunteers  were passing by required on-the-spot reporting (1 in South & 1 in North)

Nearly 100% of staff received part or all of the supplies.

The Sand Paper & News12 covered the event. Here is one link:

NEWSLINK:

http://newjersey.news12.com/story/40654472/nj-residents-travel-to-hotels-in-effort-to-save-victims-of-human-trafficking

THANK YOU!!!!

#TogetherWeCAN #EndSlavery

CANFREEDOM.ORG

I was so blessed to hear this news and to be a part of this huge endeavor to end trafficking!  This work is so satisfying to my soul as I act in the purpose God has created me for.

In other AWESOME news…!!!

After four days of being discouraged by the enemy, God showed Himself all-powerful and victorious when the breakthrough came.  I was handed a $10,000 check toward the work God has called me to!! I feel so humbled that God has entrusted me to this work.  I am currently at 44% and am praying the Lord will continue to open doors for me to receive 100% funding in a timely manner.  Please pray with me as I seek opportunities to share this exciting mission and that I would receive the funding I need to serve full-time with Harvest Aviation in September.

Here is the direct link to my donation page if you would like to contribute to this need. Thank you in advance!

http://ContinueToGive.com/lizperr

Rejoicing in the LORD,

Yours in service,

Liz 🙂

Hi friends,

It has been a nice blend of busyness and relaxation.

This is the busyness. The last three weeks have been filled with 12 personal meetings as well as the opportunity to share with 2 groups about what the Lord is doing in my life and the ministry with Harvest Aviation that I will be involved in.  It has been amazingly exhausting, haha! I am blessed to have this time and so many close friends who have come along side me and supported me in various ways over the last 12 years.  Thank you to all that have taken time out of their schedules to visit with me.

Now for the relaxation. Memorial Day Weekend is a very special time of the year for me.  The last 4 years I have spent the long weekend at America’s Keswick.  They always do an incredible job at honoring those who have served in the armed forces and pay a special tribute to those who have lost loved ones in the fight for freedom. Keswick is a Christian retreat center dedicated to the ministry of addiction recovery through the life changing power and truth of the Gospel.  This one weekend of the year, missionary pilots from JAARS bring a helicopter in and give rides. It is a blessing not only to the guests of Keswick but it is a great outreach into the community.  Keswick has been a great place for me to refresh, seek the Lord and reunite with many friends.

And back to the busy. The last 4 days have involved a lot of moving.  I was helping others move and moving myself.  I am now staying with friends about 20 minutes east of where I was.  Staying with this couple is such a blessing.  Two years ago when I met this couple the wife mentioned repeatedly that if I ever needed a place to stay that I could stay in their home.  You just never know! All I can say is that if you make me that kind of offer, be prepared as it may just happen! Haha! God is so good.

Good news! My website has been updated and has all the latest information. By going to FlyMissions.com you can learn more about Harvest Aviation, sign up for updates and make donations.  I am very excited to have these updates completed.  I even have a fundraising meter so you can you monitor (and pray) as people partner with me.  Please take a few minutes to check it out!

Last but not least, I wonder if any of you know someone that might like to hear more about what I am doing and might like to donate financially to the cause.  I am also looking for opportunities to speak whether it be in churches or small groups.  I especially love sharing with women’s groups so if you know of any opportunities to share and could make that connection for me, it would mean so much!

Thank you all! This journey is very humbling.  I am learning more and more about myself, my strengths as well as areas that need improvement.  I pray, as I seek Him, that I will grow to look more like Jesus every day.  Thank you all for your continued support in friendship.  I am blessed.

Love,

Liz 🙂