"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matt 25:40
MARATHON UPDATE:
And What an Event it was!!!
Well... Here it is 24 hours after my marathon and I wanted to share with you my results of the big day! I'm 2 toenails down, 4 blisters gained and overwhelmed by God's grace in always being so faithful. I finished in record time setting a new PR for myself of 3:49:22. I came 23rd out of 450 in my catagory and once again gained a Boston qualifier time. God is so faithful!! He gave me strength when I needed it the most and according to comments on the course, I planted some seeds for God with the visual sign on my back.
The day began with a cool crisp 45 degrees, clear and lovely and it turned into rain at mile 17. By mile 23 my feet were soaked and the rain was pouring off my hat...but...I loved it all. It cooled and calmed me as silly as it all sounds. I believe the spectators were more bothered by it than the runners. My husband Kelly met me at mile 23 and ran me (or should I say...pushed me!) into the finish. I was more upset that I missed hearing the brass band that played two blocks from the finish line so we walked back and cheered to others coming into the finish. Then, on the street corner in downtown Portland, my husband and I danced all by ourselves to that big band, a waltz for the whole world to see.
So...my next mission you might ask? I'm already registered to run Boston in April 2009. I wonder if there are any brass bands at the finish line?
Running with Him for Life, Nancy
Remember that this site will be active for further donations until the first part of December. For all of you that have been so faithful in your support of Lifeline Christian Mission and your prayers to date, I want to thank you. God has been so faithful. He ALWAYS is!
On October 5th,2008 I will be running the Portland Marathon for a third time. Nothing in my training can compare to the importance of nutrition and without food my goal of completing a marathon successfully would be hopeless. My favorite pre-race and long run meal consists of peanut butter, oatmeal and soy milk (chocolate of course!)! When I prayed on what I really wanted to accomplish this year, my mission became clear that God wanted me to raise enough funds for LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION to send a container of peanut butter (75,000 jars) to Haiti. Each year Lifeline raises funds for this cause because of peanut butters high nutritious value. Please look at the U-Tube video posted to the left if you would like to see a daily reality that people in Haiti perservere.
Just a few short years ago the cost to send a container was approx. $3500. The way economic conditions are today, that cost has climbed to $7000.
How is the peanut butter used you might ask?
- 400 toddlers receive a weekly supply
- 400 plus malnourished pregnant and anemic women receive it at a clinic
- 50 plus infants (old enough to eat it) receive it each week
- 75 jars are given to Lovelink Children's Home each month
- 100 plus jars are given out to victims of hurricanes through Lifeline's Hurricane relief program
- 250 plus families receive peanut butter each week in the family nutrition programs
- Several hundred jars are given out quarterly to very needy children in Lifeline schools
- Lifeline shares peanut butter with other missions
Lifeline reaches out with the message of Christ, supplying physical necessities to the poorest of poor, and providing opportunities for people to find their calling on or off the mission field. They reach countries like, Haiti, Honduras, Cuba, El Salvador and right here at home in the USA. Their primary ministries include Christian schools, Christian churches, Health care, Employment, Children's Homes, Home building and Child sponsorship. Go to www.lifeline.org for more information.
Please remember that no donation is too small. Every dollar received makes a difference.
It's easy to sponsor me online. Just click the "Sponsor me now" box above! Your information is totally secure! First Giving forwards the funds directly to Lifeline. However, if you wish to send a cheque, make it payable to Lifeline Christian Mission and mail it to my attention:
Nancy Verbicky, 6790 SW Whisper Court, Beaverton, Oregon 97008
Remember to share my site with your friends too! If you can't make a donation I would love to see you at the marathon. I have prayed for support between mile 18 and 26.2. Each encouraging word helps me in reaching my marathon goal that much easier. If you want to see the marathon route, go to www.portlandmarathon.org. . Take an interactive marathon challenge and see the course.
If any of you want to take an empty peanut butter jar to a life group or business to fill with donations, email me at vision@comcast.net and I will get you a small flyer to attach to the jar and will arrange for pickup.
Thanking you all in advance for your donations for the race agaiinst hunger. God will surely bless you and I will never grow tired or weary of running my races for our Lord.
Running with Him for Life!
Nancy Verbicky