Full transparency: when we started out on our cross-country trip, we knew we would not be able to afford the gas and high cost of staying in RV parks or campgrounds with full hookups for the duration of this trip. We can boondock (camping with no water or electric hookup) for a day or two at a time, but it’s rough and not a sustainable option for us long term. It’s inexpensive to stay with friends, but we have few connections in this part of the country. Knowing all this, we stepped out in faith, trusting God to make a way.

Enter the Church! We have been calling churches in the areas we plan to stop, and asking if we can park in their church parking lot for a night or longer. Each time we have done this, there has been a church who says yes! Not only are they glad to let us stay, but several times, they have had full hookups available and have had others stay in an RV on the property before us. Through the gift of hospitality, our family in Messiah is enabling us to stay at low to no cost as we travel across the country. This also provides us great opportunities to share about our ministry and why we are traveling with churches who might be in a position to partner with us. We are encouraged and thanking God for His provision in this way!

The first two weeks of our trip, we traveled at a pretty quick pace to get out to California and move into our new rig before focusing on fundraising and ministry. Because our rig wasn’t ready yet, we slowed down and spent time in New Mexico and Arizona before heading to California, where we will spend time with friends and co-workers, and pick up our new trailer whenever the renovation is completed.

As always, thank you for partnering with us in prayer!

Love in Messiah,

BJ, Carissa and Ari