On your mark, Get set...

I had a great time with the second grade kids at Rock County Christian School the other day! They were so sweet! I was able to talk to them about Sweden - and pass out some Swedish fish candy :) I enjoyed my time with them! They are some of my most faithful prayer warriors :)

I'm spending the rest of this week working on getting organized for my next trip out. I'll be leaving, Lord willing, on Saturday and will be gone until around the second week of March. I will be visiting several churches in Minnesota.

Many thanks to those who have purchased my book! You have been a blessing!

Thanks for your faithfulness in prayer!

To God be the glory!

*Pictures: just some random pics of our cats :)

Chilly Illinois

Greetings from a chilly Illinois :) I have to say the weather here has been quite fluctuating as of late! The other day it was in the 40's (Yaaaa! Get to ditch the winter coat!) and today it is below zero with windchills down to around -20 to -25 degrees!
It's kinda funny, though! I'm staying with my grandparents right now, and this morning I ran out to the barn to feed the cats. My hair was still a little damp from my shower, and the air was so cold it froze my hair! Needless to say, the next time I went out, I remembered to put on my hat!

I have had a great week down here! I've been helping out a supporting church (Bethany Baptist Church of Altona, IL) this week with some computer entry, etc. It has been nice to be able to spend the time with my grandparents as well :)

I'll be here in Altona for church tomorrow, and then on Monday I'll be heading up to Janesville, WI to talk to a class at a Christian School there. I'm really looking forward to that! I was supposed to be there a little over a week ago, but the school got cancelled because of the bitter cold. I'm glad it worked to reschedule!

Then, Lord willing, I'll be off to Minnesota a week from today! Please pray for good safety - and good weather!

Thanks for your prayers!
Keep warm!

Brrrrrrrrrr!

It's a cold one today! This afternoon, it has finally warmed up to the balmy temperature of -8 degrees! It isn't even supposed to hit 0 degrees at all today - and of course, with wind chill things feel just a bit colder! :)

I was supposed to be speaking at a Christian school down in Janesville, WI this morning, but the school closed because of the dangerously cold temperatures. Gotta love winter! But, can't complain - after all, it could always be worse!

Stay warm!

When the Rains Descend Information

When the Rains Descend by Melissa Carlson

Book information:

$7.00/book + *$2.50 shipping
All proceeds go toward my ministry in Sweden.

If anyone is interested in purchasing a book, please email me your order at reachingswedenforchrist@yahoo.com and I will email you an invoice.

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Thank you for your part in the ministry in Sweden!

For Christ Alone,
Melissa Carlson
Jer. 32:27

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