My Personal Journey to “Cycle to the World Cup”: Deneen Ropp
Stansberry Children’s Home and Daycare is in need of
immediate funds to relieve the demands of a changing society. This is what prompted a need for a fundraiser
that could involve the Canadian, U.S., and Bolivian Constituencies. Charles Paetkau (Chuck) is the ‘adventurous’
past director and is heading up a team to “cycle for the children”. This has been in the planning for quite some
time – I personally was in favour and supportive but had no desire to
participate, until…
Friday, Feb. 28/14 – I awoke with such a deep seeded passion
to be on this bike trip! And…not just to
drive along in the support van but to actually ride a bike!! I prayed that this would pass – truly I did! I had a list of reasons why it was crazy –
but at the same time could not shake the desire to go. One by one, God’s finger crossed out my
entire list. I strongly believe there is
a purpose for me to be involved on this trip.I am asking all of my friends and family to please journey with me, whether you feel a need to support in a financial way or be a prayer partner or BOTH!!
When our family served at Stansberry (2004-2006), we saw
firsthand the children and families that are being impacted. Since we have returned, it has been a desire
of ours to keep supporting our brothers and sisters in Bolivia with prayers of
encouragement and making known to others the financial need that they are faced
with on an ongoing basis.
The fundraising bike trip is set for June 10-24, 2014. So far there are 8 cyclists and we will cycle
from Santa Cruz, Bolivia to Sao Paulo, Brazil (across the Brazilian Pantanal) -
a distance of approx. 2100 km.
I was reading a devotion book, Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young
and came across this quote:
“When I gave you my
Spirit, I empowered you to live beyond your natural ability and strength. The issue is not your strength but Mine,
which is limitless.”I am scared –and as I train I am reminded of how frail this ‘ole’ body is! But I am called – I can’t explain – but I must go. If God can use this 47 year old woman/wife/mother to ride a bike across ‘The Pantanal,’ He certainly can raise the money desperately needed for Stansberry!
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this letter
and for your prayers.
Love…Deneen
(You can follow us on the blog –
cycletotheworldcup.blogspot.com) OUR GOAL IS $130,000.00
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Hi Deneen,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you tomorrow as you start your cycle tour - keep us updated.
We are very excited for you - we looked at the map and it looks like you have many towns to go through and lots of things to see.
Wanita and Gerardina.
Hi Sis,
ReplyDeleteYour in our thoughts and Prayers. We will be praying for you everyday, your such an awesome example and encouragement to our family.
Greg, Liza, and Family
Hi Deneen
ReplyDeleteObviously the old guy did not have the stamina to join you on the ride! I hope that he is at least sponsoring you! Have fun, keep hydrated, and don't let Charles fall too far behind.
Making a donation in a few minutes!! Go Deneen go!
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