Saturday, June 18, 2016

What an exciting day!  I woke up this morning to deliver my very first Catalyst Cake Pops orders.  God is moving in a mighty way.  I am so thankful for friends and family who share my vision and passion for this misson.  All that has been accomplished in this short amount of time would not be possible without my God and such incredible support from fellow believers.  He amazes me always.  I pray that throughout this entire journey I will never fail to take in the amazement of His work.  I look forward to what the rest of this summer holds for Catalyst Pops.  Thank you to everyone who has placed an order.  You truly have played a part in saving a life.  For that, the Lord will bless you!




Tuesday, June 7, 2016

A mega Catalyst Cake Pops bake day occurred just a few short days ago.  250 cake pops were rolled in one day!  Some were rolled to fill family orders while others were rolled to be displayed at my brother's high school graduation party.  Although it took several hours, I had a blast!  The oak displays were made by my boyfriend, Paul Taylor.  Any party, shower, and event orders will be accompanied by oak stands for display purposes.  Summer is officially here!  Therefore, Catalyst Pops orders are now being accepted.  Our summer goal is to raise $1,000 to provide clean, safe water to dying people around the globe!  Please prayerfully consider supporting the mission of Catalyst Pops.



"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me."  Then the righteous will answer him, saying, "Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?  And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?  And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?"  And the King will answer them, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”  Matthew 25:35-40
Where do I even begin?  I returned from Ghana, Africa one week ago today.  Although it is nice to be back home in the beautiful USA, there are so many things I miss about the country of Ghana.  Out of everything, I miss the smiles most.  I have never seen such beautiful expressions of joy.  Even in their extremely poor conditions, the children overflow with pure happiness!

 
 

Buried deep within me, the mission of Catalyst Pops journeyed to Africa.  During my adventures, the Lord continued to reassure my plan to kick-off Catalyst Pops once I returned home.  I know with everything in me that He is calling me to awaken Americans to the desperate needs of the surrounding world.  He is calling me to be the voice of the sufferers far away.  He is calling me to be the voice of the thirsty. 


 
How the Lord works never fails to amaze me.  During one of our days in Ghana, our team took a short 5 1/2 hour drive to the African village of Hodzo Wodome.  The poverty I witnessed at this village was unfathomable.  It was so difficult for me to grasp the reality that humans actually live in such an environment.  I was given the opportunity to pump water from a well for the villagers.  Never would I have imagined getting to do something on this specific trip that directly aligned with the mission of Catalyst Pops.  Out of all the amazing experiences I had in Ghana, nothing compared to using my arm strength to provide clean, fresh water to Ghanaians within the African bush.  This is exactly what Catalyst Pops supports.  This is where my heart lies!


 
 
 
Now that I have kissed the faces, heard the voices, touched the hands, there is nothing holding me back from dedicating my time, energy, and effort to saving the lives of those around this world. 
 
"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal."  Albert Pine
 
Do something immortal.  Place a Catalyst Pops order and save a life today!