Sara for Sheqeras

Please pray for one of the families in the church that we have in Sheqeras. A great member of our staff has just lost his father. He is only 16 years old. He will now become the head of his household since he is the only son.Their are four members in his family one of which is his sister. Who was born paralyzed, she has never left the home and is very sick.Pray for his family to get through this tough and complex time. For them to have the strength that only God can give them. I don’t want to mention his name to maintain his privacy.

Thank you

We have to remember that a mission trip isn’t about a cute picture with a pretty filter. It’s about assisting in the work that is already occurring bringing in the resources that are needed. And helping out the community that we are working with; these are amazing people with beautiful stories that are so different from our own.Working with these kids,teens and young adults has been a life changer for me. Coming in to a place that’s developing thinking that you’re gonna help out or change something isn’t a wrong or “bad” thought but boy are you in for a rude awakening. Wherever God sends you, you will be the one who is leaving changed forever! He knows it all , even when you are feeling unsure and not good enough. None of us are worthy but I am so grateful that He allows us to have these incredible experiences.There were so many things that I was unsure of before coming to Albania last summer and now I know that that was due to the fact of me not being fully faithful. I didn’t give it all to Him as I should’ve done.You bet that things were surely different this time around. I gave it all to God and I know I will not be let down! Excited is an understatement, when I think about the next four months. It’s the only the word that comes to mind ! This is all for your glory Lord , let us not forget.

Just about every time I’m in church and worshipping I am crying. Could be full on ugly tears or the one tear drop at a time but it’s happening and I’m loving it. I’m so passionate and on fire for the Lord that just about every service is moving me to tears. How is it that we are in a room full of hundreds or thousands of people yet the Lord is personally speaking to each and everyone one of us? He is so great and His power is unimaginable.We are all so incredibly blessed to have such a gracious and loving Lord. We are the children of God how amazing is that!I love you Lord and I am forever thankful and owe it all to you for bringing me on this journey.

Mini update! I am pleased to say that I will be arriving in the city of Korçë on May 1st we are less than a week away! Cannot wait to see what God has in store for me this summer.I am overwhelmed with joy after months of planning I am mere days away from getting to Albania. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the people who have made the choice to support me on this spiritual journey. I am ready for my mission.

This summer was a truly incredible experience. That’s probably the simplest way to put it.Prior to going on the trip I thought I was going to become a forensic psychologist. There was no way that anyone could change my mind about that. Until God put this little boy in my life. It ended up changing this whole plan that I had thought up for myself. By the way, now I know much better than to make elaborate plans of how my life will go. I want whatever God wants for me. Before going to Albania I didn’t think that I would enjoy working with kids. But, surprise I love it! It was all thanks to one little boy. He has the sweetest older sister who was participating in our summer VBS program. She was trying to pay attention to the lessons but, her younger brother had other plans. I was able to go outside and distract him this ended up happening everyday after that as well. We played everyday it brought so much joy to me. I couldn’t help but, think that God put him in my life to change my mind about so many things. My career, my thoughts about kids and so many more things. It was a true blessing and I was even able to visit them this December!

The sweetest nugget.

Bringing boxes of love to the family.

This December I had the ability to back to Albania for a few weeks. I wanted to make sure to get a better look of the village. I was able to go to most of the homes in Sheqeras, it was an extremely eye opening experience to have been exposed to. I was able to go to their home and bring food and few gifts for the holidays. It definitely isn’t much I’m glad I was able to brighten up their day.

Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that there will be a fundraiser at the Leos in canton.It will be held at the Leos Coney Island on canton center and ford road. On February 28th from 5-8 pm. I would really appreciate it  if you guys could come out and support. A percentage of what will be made will be going to this mission for Sheqeras.

Fundraising for me personally has been toughest part of the whole process.All the steps leading up to this have seemed like walk in the park.Then God opened the door for me to show me all the opportunities that were ahead.As well as these bonds that I would be creating with those who supported me.I had the incredible opportunity to speak in front of my church and let them know a little bit about myself and my mission. That was truly incredible, I wasn’t able to share it all as it was a limited amount of time. But, after first service I had the sweetest lady come up to me and ask me how she could give. We spoke a little about me and my background and it made me feel so great. As humans we love seeing instant results and they are very rare. I was so thankful for the conversation I was able to have with her. Creating a connection in the church with someone I likely wouldn’t have spoken to before. After our second service I had a similar experience, a family that I speak to every Sunday asked how they could support. I feel so incredibly blessed that the Lord has chosen me for this mission. And I am so thankful for those of you who are choosing to support me on this mission in whichever way you can. Thank you all.

Hi, I’m Sara Kaimaku welcome to my blog.I’m creating this blog with the intention of sharing my journey to Sheqeras, Albania. What has lead me towards going to Albania and what will be happening while I’m there.Stayed tuned for the many more posts to come.

This summer I was saved. Never in my life did I think those words would come out of my mouth. Growing up I would go to church every so often on Christmas and Easter. And the occasional VBS (vocational bible school). I really didn’t know much about God. What I did know at the time made me fear him. I strayed away from God and the church for many years. I was afraid of God and I was nervous that I would be judged by the people that go to church. This all changed when I went to Solid  Rock Bible Church last winter for a service. There was a couple there was a couple there was a couple there speaking about going on a mission trip to Albania.I myself am from an Albanian family and was super interested by this. At the time I had no biblical knowledge but, what I did know was the language of the land. With this the accepted me and I was able to join in on the mission. Once I finally arrived many months later I was nervous and anxious like no other; I couldn’t believe that I had gotten myself into this.While in Albania there was this change in my soul and my spirit God was changing me like never before. He has been doing this for years but, this was the first time I had taken the time out to pay attention.This summer I was baptized and saved by the grace of God.I could not be happier with how my life is going now, from someone who was missguided and sawyed by the words of the world to someone who couldn’t be more on fire for the Lord. I will be returning to Albania in the first week of May to carry out a 4 month long mission trip. I hope that you guys will stick around to hear more about my journey and what is to come.