Hi,
My name in Catherine Hasanen and I am a Christian.
I came to Christ by witnessing my husband's personal relationship with his Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus. I wanted to have a personal relationship with Christ also and I am happy to say that I have.
I love God and want to serve him. One way that I am doing that is by getting out of my boat and walking in the path that He has set before me.
I love to travel and am a people pleaser by nature. I believe that God's perfect plan for this time in my life is to combine these two things in the form of mission work.
In the fall of 2007 while in Mazatlan, MX I had an opportunity to visit a Salvation Army run home for children. It was like an orphanage in that some children lived there 24/7/365 although they may have living parents. Other children from the poor neighbouring barrio would come and access activities, such as singing and dancing lessons. This was my first exposure to missions abroad and how life changing it could be for the people involved. Kerri Stokes was with me and we played with the children all afternoon. For me it was life transforming.
In the spring of 2008 I went to Costa Rica for 6 weeks to be a witness for God through my actions. God was there, everywhere, showing me his most beautiful creation. I was literally blown away by the beauty that I saw there. Every time I thought " Wow! I can't believe this. This is amazing! I would hear, Oh, you think that is good just wait till you see this! and again I couldn't believe what I just saw and felt." God was showing me some of his creative masterpieces that makes up the country of Costa Rica. Amazing!!
Spring 2009 found me in Rio Chico, Mexico. I went with a team from my church - Shawnigan Alliance. We drove to Seattle, WA and then flew to El Paso, TX. We were met by our contacts from Rio Chico and drove there the next day. Our mission was to put a metal roof on a hay barn for Pastor Tomas, so that they could have inexpensive, good quality hay for their mules and pack horses that are a necessity for the mission work that they do with the Tarhumara and Pima Indians in the Copper Canyon region. Again, God revealed himself to me in a very special and powerful way. In the darkness of the night, in the depths of dispair He revealed himself to me and filled me with joy and song. I was totally blown away!
Fall 2009 - Sept 29/09 to be exact, I will be on my way to Tanzania and I can't wait to see what God has in store for me there. I feel very fortunate and blessed that I can live the adventure of a life that God has planned for me.
I pray that God will use me for His Glory and that I will have a glad heart and willing hands to do all that He asks. I desire to be a good witness for Him.
My name in Catherine Hasanen and I am a Christian.
I came to Christ by witnessing my husband's personal relationship with his Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus. I wanted to have a personal relationship with Christ also and I am happy to say that I have.
I love God and want to serve him. One way that I am doing that is by getting out of my boat and walking in the path that He has set before me.
I love to travel and am a people pleaser by nature. I believe that God's perfect plan for this time in my life is to combine these two things in the form of mission work.
In the fall of 2007 while in Mazatlan, MX I had an opportunity to visit a Salvation Army run home for children. It was like an orphanage in that some children lived there 24/7/365 although they may have living parents. Other children from the poor neighbouring barrio would come and access activities, such as singing and dancing lessons. This was my first exposure to missions abroad and how life changing it could be for the people involved. Kerri Stokes was with me and we played with the children all afternoon. For me it was life transforming.
In the spring of 2008 I went to Costa Rica for 6 weeks to be a witness for God through my actions. God was there, everywhere, showing me his most beautiful creation. I was literally blown away by the beauty that I saw there. Every time I thought " Wow! I can't believe this. This is amazing! I would hear, Oh, you think that is good just wait till you see this! and again I couldn't believe what I just saw and felt." God was showing me some of his creative masterpieces that makes up the country of Costa Rica. Amazing!!
Spring 2009 found me in Rio Chico, Mexico. I went with a team from my church - Shawnigan Alliance. We drove to Seattle, WA and then flew to El Paso, TX. We were met by our contacts from Rio Chico and drove there the next day. Our mission was to put a metal roof on a hay barn for Pastor Tomas, so that they could have inexpensive, good quality hay for their mules and pack horses that are a necessity for the mission work that they do with the Tarhumara and Pima Indians in the Copper Canyon region. Again, God revealed himself to me in a very special and powerful way. In the darkness of the night, in the depths of dispair He revealed himself to me and filled me with joy and song. I was totally blown away!
Fall 2009 - Sept 29/09 to be exact, I will be on my way to Tanzania and I can't wait to see what God has in store for me there. I feel very fortunate and blessed that I can live the adventure of a life that God has planned for me.
I pray that God will use me for His Glory and that I will have a glad heart and willing hands to do all that He asks. I desire to be a good witness for Him.
3 comments:
Many Blessings to you Cath as you serve our Lord in this way. May He protect you and continue to lead you.
Hal
PS. Nice Blog.
Cath's church
Mom as i awoke this morning the day in which you are departing, I am happy to say that I am feeling at peace with your journey and I no longer worry I know this is where you are ment to be this truely is what God has always wanted for you.
I am so proud of you, and aspire to be right there with you one day when it is OUR turn, share your story mom and share your heart full of love, and know that I love you with all of my heart and will be praying with you and for you every day.
Remember that when you only see one set of foot prints that God carried you.
I love you so much and am so proud of you xoxo Love always
Tammy
You have no idea how many you are reaching my friend!!!! Keep up the good work... We are thinking of you and praying for you and reading your blog of encouragement!
xoxoxoxo from the Courville Family
(one from each of us)
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