Rob's Ramblings, State Fair Edition

I know what you're thinking. "It's February! We're nowhere near the state fair!" True, but please hear me out.

I will be taking a mission trip with my church over Spring Break out to St. Louis to team up with another church to help with some special services they have coming up. When I first heard about it, my heart jumped with excitement. I feel God wants me to go there to take part in this awesome cause, and to help the teens we are taking with us as they help minister to the people we will be helping. The cost is $200. At this time, I am not fully funded for my summer Tijuana trip. Why am I jaunting off to St. Louis when I have no money for it, and still need funds for Tijuana? My only answer it, "It's a God thing." Some call it irresponsible, I call it doing what I am told.

On to the state fair info......  You know that I simply love the fair. The atmosphere, the people, but especially the food! Over the years, I have had the opportunity to experiment and replicate many of the foods at the Kansas State Fair. In order to raise funds for my missions endeavors, I am putting together a state fair food fundraiser. How does it work? I'm glad you asked!....

I am compiling a list of foods that I will be serving at this all day luncheon: Elephant Ears, Fried cookie dough, Fried Oreos, Funnel Cakes, Fried veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, zucchini, mushroom), BBQ parfait, Handcut potato chips, Fried green tomatillos, and Fried pickles. Simply text, message, or e-mail your order with your time of arrival, and we'll have it ready for you at that time. You may choose to eat in or carry out. This is a fundraising effort. I am not placing a cost on this event, rather customers can make a donation. I am doing it this way, because the people I know will understand my heart and will give as God leads them. The money raised will be split 3 ways: 1. St. Louis trip.  2. Tijuana.  3. Summer living expenses, as I will not be working (and not getting paid) for several weeks.

Planning this event hinges on one important thing: Interest. Is this something people will be interested in being a part of? I need input from you. If interest is low, then I will have to come up with something else. If the interest is high, I'll come up with a date and let everyone know. If you'd like to help me with my mission trips and/or expenses but don't want food, I can give you the info for donating to my mission fund through my church. 

I'm excited about this, and am praying this will help me get to where God wants me to go. Remember, I need feedback to determine if this is a direction we should go.

Thanks for reading, and God bless!