A mere 5 days

Here we go. We're on the home stretch. Just a few more days until Mitch and I become a married couple. It still has not sunk in for either of us, but we're excited nonetheless.

My parents home has become wedding central. The dining room has been taken over by presents, decorations, and more. Reminds us of how blessed we are. Our journey is together is right around the corner.

Many probably don't know that Mitch and I will be starting a missions program after the wedding. We are moving to Nashville, TN for about a year for training. After our training we will move overseas for 2 years! Where we will go is still to be determined (for the most part), but we are hoping to live in Guatemala. The program is 3 years, but we're committing our whole lives to sharing the Gospel with the nations. Here's more info, check out the flyer we made.

We are so thankful to those we have already committed to support us! We will be keeping everyone updated as much as possible on what the Lord is doing in and through us! 

Hope to see many of you soon at our wedding! 

                                      These will be seen at the reception. Prepare to have fun =)


Dios te bendiga.  --Amanda

Soon and very soon...

Hello bloggers!

Mitch and I have decided to combine this blog for the both of us since we will soon become one. We are down to 31 days until marriage! Time has flown. Not too long ago we were privileged to take engagement photos with the talented Anna Pociask. Take a look, her work is wonderful.

 

                                    http://www.annapociaskphotography.com/

We are so excited about the new beginnings God is taking us through in our lives. After the honeymoon, we are headed to Nashville, TN for our missions training though the program TREK-X. We will spend a year there and 2 years overseas. Upon completion of the program we will be commissioned as career missionaries. We can't wait! Check it out at: Mobilizing Students

I have been so blessed to be apart of Whitesburg Baptist Church. God opened the door for me to come work with such fabulous people and share in His kingdom. This summer I was able to go to both Middle and High School Camp. What fun it was and oh how God is moving in the lives of students. It's so encouraging to see teenagers with such a passion for Christ. 

Several of us (by several I mean 24) leave this Friday for Arecibo, Puerto Rico! We will spend a week there serving with the Primera Iglesia Bautista de Arecibo (1st Baptist Church of Arecibo). This will be my last trip with my Hunstville friends. Then it's home bound to go ole Pensacola, Florida where wedding bells are ringing =)

Mitch and I will do our best at updating what the Lord is doing in our lives and through us as we serve with Mobilizing Students. Thanks to all who have committed in supporting us through both prayer and finances.

Adios amigos,

Amanda (soon to be Munoz) 

"Is this for real?"

Just a quick little post...
I am behind a little on updating, but what can I say? I'm a busy girl.

One reason is because I'm ENGAGED!!

We are so excited and will be getting married August 5th in Pensacola, FL (that's where I'm from). In the midst of planning a wedding, I also have 2 friends weddings to attend, two camps, and a mission trip. Busy summer!

Table centerpieces 

 Brooch bouquet (I just love this idea!)

Colors! (Blue, cream, and a soft pink are going to be the main colors)

Theses are just some cute, fun ideas that I have. My mom has been on a role collecting all things vintage for our reception. It's going to look fabulous and I cannot wait. Mitch and I are so thrilled. It's truly going to be a wonderful day to celebrate the covenant between husband and wife. God is so sovereign and good. We are thankful. 

As of now our countdown is  81 days! Check out our wedding website http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/AmandaJackson&MitchMunoz

Goodbye and God bless. 

I will boast in the Cross.

Today is Good Friday. A day to celebrate the death of Christ. This paradoxical truth is foreign to many, but oh how we who believe know that His death if worth celebrating. Through the death of Christ, we can live! The good news is that he isn't dead, but ALIVE!

Many people put their hope in the things of this world, but they are all insufficient. Put your hope in Jesus and the everlasting life he has brought you. "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

Remember, today especially, how much the father loves us. Boast in the cross and celebrate our risen Lord!


 recently traveled to Minnesota with the Whitesburg Baptist Church Student Choir. What a fun trip! (I must mention that we went by bus, not plane…22 hours there, 26 back!) I am very blessed be apart of such a great student ministry filled with high schoolers who really love Jesus. Aside from the concerts the students put on, we had the opportunity to serve at several rescue missions/homeless shelters. The gospel of Christ was proclaimed and many trusted in the Lord as their Savior! Physical needs and spiritual needs were met. We came to be a blessing and left feeling truly blessed. And of all the places…who would of though that I would get to use my Spanish in Minnesota?-but i did and it was so neat. Of course, you cannot visit Minnesota without taking a trip to the Mall of America, and that we did…spending 4 hours in that glorious place. God was honored from our trip and through the songs the students sang. Here are some pictures from the trip.

Minnespolis, Minnesota

One of the coolest things we did was work with the ministry Feed My Starving Children. We got to package food for children all over the world who are without a meal. When we were done, we packaged enough food to feed 55 children for an entire year! Check it out here

Enjoy this Eater weekend as we celebrate our high King! 

        

        -Amanda